Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Fort Myers, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,509
Population
104,192
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Uncover historical gems in this tropical oasis
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Tropical
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Peaceful
Welcome to Fort Myers, where palm-lined streets and sunshine create an inviting atmosphere in Southwest Florida. This historic "City of Palms" offers varied housing options, from downtown apartments averaging $1,608 for one-bedroom units to suburban communities with two-bedroom homes around $1,880 monthly. The rental market has seen rates decline by about 2.9% over the past year. The Dean Park Historic District preserves beautiful vintage homes, while the Edison Park area sits near the Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
Downtown Fort Myers centers on the River District, where preserved architecture houses local shops and dining spots. The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium offers 105 acres of natural Florida landscape to explore, while the Edison and Ford Winter Estates provides glimpses into the area's fascinating past. The Florida Repertory Theatre, located in the historic Arcade Theater, continues the cultural legacy of downtown. Florida SouthWestern State College adds to the community's educational resources. With over 86,000 residents, Fort Myers combines historic charm with easy access to Southwest Florida's beaches, parks, and waterways.
Explore the City
East Fort Myers enjoys the liveliness of neighboring Downtown Fort Myers.
The iconic mural wall in East Fort Myers displays bits of Fort Myers history in a colorful way.
Boaters can enjoy access to both Downtown Ft Myers and the Gulf via the Caloosahatchee River.
Water activities such as paddle boarding and boating are popular along the Caloosahatchee River.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,426
Average: $81,828
Education
28,800
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
44,392
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Fort Myers, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,408 for a studio, $1,509 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $2,191 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Myers has decreased by -6.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,509/month
762 Sq Ft
House
$3,213/month
1,630 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,665/month
1,201 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,117/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fort Myers, FL is 1.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Myers is 11.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,408 - $2,191. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 1.3% more for utilities, and 3.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Myers, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
910 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
617 Students
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
643 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
988 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
829 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,084 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
790 Students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,055 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
761 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,176 Students
Florida SouthWestern Collegiate HS-Lee
Public
Grades 9-12
413 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,760 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,328 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,145 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,051 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
- Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium
- Edison and Ford Winter Estates
- Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
- Jaycee Park
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 June 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.