Florida · Metropolitan Area
Cape Coral is a large city in Florida with a population of 206,387. Residents earn $76,062 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cape Coral receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Cape Coral offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cape Coral is $76,062, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Cape Coral is $339,200, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,751 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Cape Coral is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,939 per 100,000, near the national average.
25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Cape Coral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 347 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 77.0% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.0% |
| 72% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,062 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,603 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,184 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $108,048 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,954 |
| County GDP | $54,160M |
| Restaurants | 1,636 |
| Healthcare | 2,112 |
| Retail | 2,648 |
| Manufacturing | 389 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,664 |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.85% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.1% |
| Census Median | $339,200 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $335,921 |
| Median List Price | $415,495 |
| Median List Price | $415,495 |
| $/Sq Ft | $215 |
| Homes Sold | 486 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 36.6% |
| Inventory | 2,924 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,751 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,898 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,664 |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.85% |
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,494/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,112 |
| Total Violent | 143.4/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.4/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rape | 6.5/100K |
| Robbery | 24.3/100K |
| Assault | 110.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,938.8/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 402.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,446.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 90.1/100K |
| Arson | 2.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 128 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 106.3 sq mi (275.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6432°N, 81.9974°W |
| County FIPS | 12071 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.7% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,942/sq mi |
| Total Area | 106.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 20 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 22 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,112 |
| Restaurants | 1,636 |
| Retail Stores | 2,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 128 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.1% |