Median Age
70 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 29% of Residents
Under 20
4%
Over 65
64%
Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach, FL Area Guide
Island living at its sun-drenched best
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Tropical
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Outdoors
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Endless stretches of white-sand beaches, the crystal-clear blue waters of the Gulf, palm trees, and ocean breezes welcome you to Fort Myers Beach. And while this is one of Florida's most-loved vacation destinations, for a lucky few, it's home. If island life is calling you, an apartment in Fort Myers Beach provides more than a resort-like paradise; nearby Fort Myers and Cape Coral have a robust business environment, and nearby Florida Gulf Coast University attracts students to the area. Events like the Annual American Sandsculpting Festival, Paint the Beach, and the Tarpon Tournament create a sense of community.
In addition to being home to some amazing beaches, Fort Myers Beach is near other great destinations -- Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and Lovers Key State Park are all minutes from Fort Myers Beach. Activities include wildlife viewing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, paddle-boarding, hiking, shelling, fishing, and boating. You'll find a variety of restaurants and shops along Estero Boulevard; head inland toward the university to find more shops and restaurants, including Miromar Outlets, a large outdoor shopping mall.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,586
Average: $115,615
Education
5,994
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,903
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fort Myers Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Myers Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
80 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
24 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
24 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mound Key Archaeological State Park
- Lovers Key State Park
- Jaycee Park
- Rotary Park Environmental Center
- Koreshan State Historic Site
Airports
- Southwest Florida International
- Punta Gorda
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.