Cypress Lake, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
13,145 Population 3,432/sq mi density
$62,767 Median Income $41,853 per capita
$237,700 Home Value $312,186 Zillow
$1,699 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,767 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$237,700 home value, $1,699/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cypress Lake, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,767
16% below
$41,853 per capita
Home Value
$237,700
16% below
Zillow: $312,186
Median Rent
$1,699/mo
46% above
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
8% above
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Cypress Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cypress Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
84%
Rent
146%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cypress Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cypress Lake residents earn a median household income of $62,767 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,853. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Cypress Lake is $237,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,186. Median rent is $1,699/month, with 32.4% 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 1986.

Education

36.3% of adults in Cypress Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cypress Lake has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,145
Median Age60.7 yrs
Density3,432/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,767
Per Capita$41,853
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A+
Home Value$237,700
Rent$1,699
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$312,186
Housing Units9,310
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,494/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Cypress Lake was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
10.1% 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.