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Fort Myers Shores, FL
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Fort Myers Shores, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Myers Shores a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Myers Shores reports 1,103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 190% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,121/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.