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Living in
North Fort Myers.
North Fort Myers is an unincorporated community in Lee County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in North Fort Myers
This is fundamentally a retirement and older-adult community, so if you're under 50 without specific ties here, the vibe and local economy may feel tilted away from your age group. Rent averages $1,255 a month, which is reasonable for Southwest Florida. You're looking at a 26-minute average commute, and I-75 runs right through here with connections to Sarasota, Naples, and beyond—useful if you work outside the immediate area.
North Fort Myers at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
63.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Foreign-Born
11.2%
Broadband Internet
86.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.2% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in North Fort Myers: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Fort Myers, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (29.2%), and 9.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
11.2%
of residents
65 and Older
45.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
10.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.5%
of households
Married Couples
43.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.06
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in North Fort Myers
In North Fort Myers, rent runs 25% below the FL average, and home values are 55% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,460
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
25.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $261,655 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in North Fort Myers
Unemployment in Lee County, which includes North Fort Myers, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
North Fort Myers: Lee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What North Fort Myers Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.4 min avg
How North Fort Myers residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Fort Myers, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 98 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, which covers North Fort Myers, runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
188.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
745.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Lee County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lee County, which includes North Fort Myers, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Tropical Storm | $155.1M |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Flood | $7010.1M |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $775,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100.1M |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $645,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | $500,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lee County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lee County, which includes North Fort Myers, is typically good — 279 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
279
per year
Moderate Days
86
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lee County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 56°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Fort Myers has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 56°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/69°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
120
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 54°F | 2.43" |
| Feb | 78°F | 57°F | 1.78" |
| Mar | 81°F | 60°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 85°F | 64°F | 2.44" |
| May | 90°F | 69°F | 3.46" |
| Jun | 91°F | 74°F | 9.66" |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 9.38" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 10.43" |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 9.00" |
| Oct | 87°F | 69°F | 3.08" |
| Nov | 81°F | 62°F | 1.78" |
| Dec | 77°F | 57°F | 1.90" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Fort Myers
Uninsured
11.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Fort Myers's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lee Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Fort Myers
Cape Coral Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Cape Coral
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Fort Myers
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers's student/teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Fort Myers (within 15 miles)
Florida SouthWestern State College
8.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,052 students · in-state tuition $3,401 · 36% graduate · median earnings $48,404 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Cypress National Preserve, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
69 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers Public Library
2001 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers
Cities Near North Fort Myers
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Fort Myers?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
North Fort Myers FAQ
Is North Fort Myers, Florida affordable?⌄
North Fort Myers's median rent is $1,255/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,261/year. Median home value is $161,800.
Is North Fort Myers, Florida safe?⌄
North Fort Myers is policed by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 188 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 746 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Fort Myers, Florida?⌄
Lee County, which includes North Fort Myers, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Fort Myers, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in North Fort Myers is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,255/month and median household income is $56,261/year. The median home value is $161,800. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Fort Myers, Florida?⌄
The average commute in North Fort Myers is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from