Fort Myers Shores, FL

Living in Fort Myers Shores

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 26
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 22
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Schools 15
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Residents

6.8k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office24%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$163k Median Home Value -$26k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$839 Median Monthly Rent +$129 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197953%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity96%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Myers Shores

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Florida50
Cape Coral Metro Area40
Lee County40

Property Crime in Fort Myers Shores

United States48
Florida57
Cape Coral Metro Area32
Lee County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 62 2 0
Feb 65 2 0
Mar 68 3 0
Apr 72 2 0
May 77 4 0
Jun 81 9 0
Jul 82 8 0
Aug 82 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 Shores

Inland Flooding32
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Myers Shores, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Myers Shores, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Fort Myers Shores, FL

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Hodges University
30 miles, S
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Ave Maria University
32 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Myers Shores, FL

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Lee Memorial Hospital
10 miles, SW
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Cape Coral Hospital
13 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Fort Myers Shores, FL

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Punta Gorda Airport
21 miles, NW
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