At a Glance
Median Income
$76,062
$39,603 per capita
Home Value
$339,200
Zillow: $335,921
Median Rent
$1,751/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
1,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
347 sunny days/yr
How Cape Coral Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape Coral's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cape Coral a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cape Coral residents earn a median household income of $76,062 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,603. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,954 business establishments, including 1,636 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cape Coral is $339,200 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,921. Median rent is $1,751/month, with 37.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Cape Coral reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,121/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Cape Coral hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape Coral has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population206,387
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,942/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,062
Per Capita$39,603
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A
Home Value$339,200
Rent$1,751
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$335,921
Housing Units93,318
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property1,121/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary141/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,494/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days347/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Cape Coral was founded in 1957.
The median home in Cape Coral was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,636 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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