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Fort myers, FL — ZIP 33901

Population: 24,481 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 33901 (Fort myers, FL) is $259,784 — down 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $218,000 after a median 277 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,543/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,784

Median home value

-6.8%

1-year change

277

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$259,784
1-year appreciation
-6.8%
3-year appreciation
-16.5%
5-year appreciation
+10.3%
10-year appreciation
+69.5%
All-time peak (2024-02)
$319,845
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$218,000
Median list price
$259,998
Median price per sqft
$115
1-year sale-price change
-7.0%
Median days on market
277 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
217
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-1.8%
Days to pending
124 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,543/mo
1-year rent change
-3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Schools include
ALLEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EDISON PARK CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS SCHOOL, FORT MYERS MIDDLE ACADEMY, FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL, ORANGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
76.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
67.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
343
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
315
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,104
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,451

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Page Field (FMY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Page Field (FMY) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+7,969 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
33.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,580
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
249,079
Average weekly wage
$1,118
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
10,554

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 33901State medianUS median
Median home value$259,784$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$218,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market277 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,543/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,580$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 33901?
$259,784.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 33901?
$218,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 33901?
Median days on market: 277 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 33901?
Typical rent: $1,543/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 33901?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, coldWave.
Is ZIP 33901 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 33901?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 33901?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 33901?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 33901?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 33901 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 33901?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 33901?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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