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Fort Myers Beach, FL
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Fort Myers Beach, FL
At a Glance
How Fort Myers Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Myers Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Myers Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Myers Beach residents earn a median household income of $90,833 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,997. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Fort Myers Beach is $611,600 , 117% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $485,694. Median rent is $1,693/month, with 33.8% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Fort Myers Beach reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,524/100K.
Education
45.0% of adults in Fort Myers Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Myers Beach has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.