At a Glance
Median Income
$55,696
$36,868 per capita
Home Value
$137,700
Zillow: $262,035
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
15.7% smoking rate
How North Fort Myers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Fort Myers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Fort Myers a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Fort Myers residents earn a median household income of $55,696 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,868. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% 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 North Fort Myers is $137,700 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,035. Median rent is $1,155/month, with 32.4% 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 1985.
Education
20.7% of adults in North Fort Myers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Fort Myers 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
Population44,189
Median Age63.7 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,696
Per Capita$36,868
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,700
Rent$1,155
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$262,035
Housing Units28,175
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,494/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in North Fort Myers was built in 1985.
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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
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.