Median Age
66 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 30% of Residents
Under 20
5%
Over 65
52%
Matlacha, FL Area Guide
A charming island community in southwestern Florida
Historic
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Charming
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Eclectic
Matlacha is a small fishing village on Pine Island in Lee County, where the pace is slow and the scenery does the talking. Spread across a narrow strip of land along Matlacha Pass, this waterfront community is best known for its hand-painted cottages, working fishing docks, and a stretch of art galleries that give the area a creative, off-the-beaten-path character. It sits between Cape Coral to the east and the barrier islands to the west, making it a practical base for those who want access to Southwest Florida without the density of a larger city.
The local economy leans heavily on fishing, tourism, and the arts, drawing a mix of working watermen and artists who have made the village their permanent home. There are no large employers or universities anchoring Matlacha, but proximity to Cape Coral and Fort Myers keeps job markets accessible within a short drive.
The housing stock here is modest and often older, reflecting the village's roots as a working waterfront community. Renters will find single-family cottages, small waterfront units, and occasional apartment communities, with availability more limited than in neighboring cities. The overall lifestyle is quiet and unhurried, shaped more by tides and sunsets than commutes and schedules.
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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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%
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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† 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.