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Fort Myers Shores, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
330 sunny days/yr
1,103
Violent Crime/100K
3,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,150 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$256,600 home value, $1,435/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,103 violent crimes/100K (190% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$256,600
9% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
23% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.5%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,585
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$256,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$264,902
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median List Price
$304,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.5%
Owner-Occupied
41.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,526/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,971/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,261/mo
Census median rent:
$1,435/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
71 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Active Inventory
57
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
58.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $256,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,902 |
| Median Sale Price | $355,000 |
| Median List Price | $304,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $210 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,435 |
| FMR Studio | $1,212 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,296 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,526 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,971 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,261 |
Market
| Days on Market | 71 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 57 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $210 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,585 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 30.9% |