Matlacha

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Matlacha, FL Area Guide

A charming island community in southwestern Florida

Historic Charming Eclectic Tropical Picturesque Coastal Artistic

Matlacha, pronounced “Mat-la-shay,” is an eclectic island community nestled between Cape Coral and Pine Island. Matlacha is home to a mix of artisans and fishermen, boasting a vibrant collection of art galleries, boutiques, murals, bait and tackle shops, and fresh seafood restaurants.

This unique community offers an array of rentals, from colorful houses to waterfront apartments and everything in between. Many of these available rentals tout spectacular waterfront views, along with close proximity to several community parks. Pine Island Road serves as the community’s main thoroughfare, connecting Matlacha to Pine Island, Cape Coral, and beyond.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$64,722

Average: $133,050

Education

251

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

296

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

66 Years

Largest Age Group

65-74 Years

Approximately 30% of Residents

Under 20

5%

Over 65

52%

Housing Distribution

Matlacha has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Reflections Park
  • Yellow Fever Creek Preserve
  • Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
  • Rotary Park Environmental Center
  • Jaycee Park

Airports

  • Punta Gorda
  • Southwest Florida International

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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.