At a Glance
Median Income
$62,330
$24,257 per capita
Home Value
$263,200
Zillow: $279,720
Median Rent
$1,496/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.6% smoking rate
How Lehigh Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lehigh Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lehigh Acres a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lehigh Acres residents earn a median household income of $62,330 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,257. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% 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 Lehigh Acres is $263,200 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,720. Median rent is $1,496/month, with 36.2% 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 2002.
Education
15.6% of adults in Lehigh Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lehigh Acres 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 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population127,391
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,374/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born29.3%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,330
Per Capita$24,257
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A
Home Value$263,200
Rent$1,496
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$279,720
Housing Units40,197
Rent Burden36.2%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,494/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation33 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lehigh Acres was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
29.3% 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.