Fort Myers Shores, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,966 Population 2,882/sq mi density
$66,150 Median Income $32,850 per capita
$256,600 Home Value $264,902 Zillow
$1,435 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$66,150 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$256,600 home value, $1,435/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Myers Shores, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,150
12% below
$32,850 per capita
Home Value
$256,600
9% below
Zillow: $264,902
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
23% above
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Fort Myers Shores Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
91%
Rent
123%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Myers Shores a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Myers Shores residents earn a median household income of $66,150 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,850. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% 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 Fort Myers Shores is $256,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,902. Median rent is $1,435/month, with 30.9% 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 1977.

Education

16.5% of adults in Fort Myers Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Myers Shores 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

Population5,966
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,882/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,150
Per Capita$32,850
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A
Home Value$256,600
Rent$1,435
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$264,902
Housing Units2,585
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,494/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation4 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Myers Shores was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
14.3% 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.