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Captiva, FL

Captiva, FL.

Population: 109 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Captiva, FL is $1.06M — down 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.01M after a median 83.5 days on market. 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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$1.06M

Median home value

-5.0%

1-year change

83.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.06M
1-year appreciation
-5.0%
3-year appreciation
-15.9%
5-year appreciation
+10.0%
10-year appreciation
+57.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$1.37M
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
$1.01M
Median list price
$956,500
Median price per sqft
$769
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
83.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
135
Sale-to-list ratio
91.5%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
-1.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

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)

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)

Annual precipitation
53.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11a (extreme annual low 40 to 45°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
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
416
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
116

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Salty Approach Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Page Field (FMY) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 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
1,986
Housing built before 1970
5.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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

CaptivaState medianUS median
Median home value$1.06M$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$1.01M$359,990$325,000
Median days on market84 days72 days51 days

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 Captiva, FL?
$1.06M.
What is the median sale price in Captiva, FL?
$1.01M.
How long do homes take to sell in Captiva, FL?
Median days on market: 83.5 days.
What is typical rent in Captiva, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,624/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Captiva, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, coldWave.
Is Captiva, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Captiva, FL?
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 Captiva, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Captiva, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Captiva, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Captiva, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Captiva, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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