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Fort myers, FL

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Fort myers.

Population: 227,822 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort myers, FL is $291,467 — down 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,313 after a median 99 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,728/month. 40 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 1.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$291,467

Median home value

-6.2%

1-year change

99

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$291,467
1-year appreciation
-6.2%
3-year appreciation
-19.0%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+55.0%
All-time peak (2024-02)
$364,048
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
$288,313
Median list price
$308,612
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
-2.0%
Median days on market
99 days
Homes sold (recent period)
112
For-sale inventory
2,978
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
-1.9%
Days to pending
123 days
New listings (monthly)
390

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,728/mo
1-year rent change
-1.4%
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)
101.3 (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
40
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
3
High schools
15
Charter schools
9
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 (varies by location)
includes 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
76.4°F
Average high
83.9°F
Average low
69.2°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 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
340
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-37,369
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,785
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,034

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Cypress National Preserve (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
236
Nearest airport
Page Field (FMY) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Page Field (FMY) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
41
Hospitals include
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SHOREPOINT HEALTH PUNTA GORDA, HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
72
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 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
1,994
Housing built before 1970
12.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,571
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

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

Fort myersState medianUS median
Median home value$291,467$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$288,313$359,990$325,000
Median days on market99 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,728/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,571$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 Fort myers, FL?
$291,467.
What is the median sale price in Fort myers, FL?
$288,313.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort myers, FL?
Median days on market: 99 days.
What is typical rent in Fort myers, FL?
Typical rent: $1,728/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort myers, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, coldWave.
Is Fort myers, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort myers, 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 Fort myers, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort myers, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort myers, FL?
40 schools (20 elementary, 3 middle, 15 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fort myers, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort myers, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort myers, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.3 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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