Fort Myers, FL
Living in Fort Myers
Bikeability45
Walkability44
Commute54
Public Transit41
Affordability59
Public Safety45
Airports65
Hospitals32
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
80kPopulation+18k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black22%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate28%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office26%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$239kMedian Home Value+$59k (2010–19)
45%Built 2000 or Later
$878Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity95%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Myers
United States45
Florida50
Cape Coral Metro Area40
Lee County40
Property Crime in Fort Myers
United States48
Florida57
Cape Coral Metro Area32
Lee County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 9 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 65 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Myers
Inland Flooding33
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Myers, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida Christian Academy
2 miles, S
St Michael Lutheran School
2 miles, W
St Francis Xavier School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University
11 miles, S
Hodges University
24 miles, S
Ave Maria University
31 miles, SE
Ringling College of Art and Design
68 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Myers, FL
Lee Memorial Hospital
3 miles, W
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health
5 miles, S
Cape Coral Hospital
7 miles, W
Park Royal Hospital
9 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida International Airport
7 miles, SE
Punta Gorda Airport
23 miles, NW
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
70 miles, NW
Tampa International Airport
103 miles, NW