Fort Myers Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,548 Population 1,996/sq mi density
$90,833 Median Income $78,997 per capita
$611,600 Home Value $486,185 Zillow
$1,693 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$90,833 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$611,600 home value, $1,693/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Myers Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,833
21% above
$78,997 per capita
Home Value
$611,600
117% above
Zillow: $486,185
Median Rent
$1,693/mo
46% above
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
34% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

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)

Income
121%
Home Value
217%
Rent
146%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Myers Beach a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.6% (0% 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 $486,185. 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.

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 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

Population5,548
Median Age66.5 yrs
Density1,996/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,833
Per Capita$78,997
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

C+
Home Value$611,600
Rent$1,693
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$486,185
Housing Units9,807
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,494/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation5 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Myers Beach was built in 1981.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
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.