Florida · Metropolitan Area
Fort Myers Beach is a small city in Florida with a population of 5,548. Residents earn $90,833 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Myers Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fort Myers Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fort Myers Beach is $90,833, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Fort Myers Beach is $611,600, making it a premium housing market at 117% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,693 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Fort Myers Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,833 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,997 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,184 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $108,048 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% 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 | 1.58% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Census Median | $611,600 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $485,694 |
| Median List Price | $708,000 |
| Median List Price | $708,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $502 |
| Homes Sold | 44 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.4% |
| Inventory | 388 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,693 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,664 |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.58% |
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,494/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 128 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,996/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4302°N, 81.9140°W |
| County FIPS | 12071 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,996/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| 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 | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |