Median Age
65 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
11%
Over 65
49%
North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,527
Population
47,504
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Bask in southwestern Florida’s natural beauty and riverside recreation
Suburban
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Tropical
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Active
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Welcoming
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Growing
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Convenient
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Peaceful
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Affordable
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Located on the northern banks of the Caloosahatchee River in southwestern Florida, North Fort Myers is a growing community surrounded by moss-draped trees, scenic golf courses, and sprawling parks and preserves. Recreational opportunities abound in North Fort Myers, with plenty of options for fishing, boating, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and much more.
North Fort Myers is home to the expansive Shell Factory and Nature Park, which features the world’s largest collection of shells and coral and an array of rotating attractions. Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach are just minutes away from North Fort Myers. Commuting and traveling from North Fort Myers is a breeze with access to I-75, U.S. 41, and Southwest Florida International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,009
Average: $67,851
Education
10,531
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,272
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Fort Myers has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Fort Myers, FL is $999 for a studio, $1,547 for one bedroom, $1,865 for two bedrooms, and $1,892 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Fort Myers has decreased by -5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,547/month
711 Sq Ft
House
$2,021/month
1,401 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,167/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,325/month
1,151 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Fort Myers, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
603 Students
Tropic Isles Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
800 Students
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
533 Students
J. Colin English Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
438 Students
North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
Public
Grades PK-8
1,106 Students
North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
Public
Grades PK-8
1,106 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,874 Students
Northern Palms Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
114 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium
- Edison and Ford Winter Estates
- Yellow Fever Creek Preserve
- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
- Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
Military Bases
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.