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Harlem Heights, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,105 Population 1,700/sq mi density
$63,911 Median Income $38,507 per capita
$190,800 Home Value $485,694 Zillow
$1,435 Median Rent 51.0% 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
3.4 / 5.0
$63,911 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,800 home value, $1,435/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,103 violent crimes/100K (190% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Harlem Heights, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,911
15% below
$38,507 per capita
Home Value
$190,800
32% below
Zillow: $485,694
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
23% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,103/100K
190% above
3,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Harlem Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
68%
Rent
123%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
222%
Crime
290%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harlem Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harlem Heights residents earn a median household income of $63,911 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,507. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Harlem Heights is $190,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $485,694. Median rent is $1,435/month, with 51.0% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Harlem Heights 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

14.0% of adults in Harlem Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harlem Heights 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.

Data Overview

People

Population1,105
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,911
Per Capita$38,507
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,800
Rent$1,435
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$485,694
Housing Units806
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,103/100K
Property3,121/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,494/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Harlem Heights was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.