Fort Myers, Florida

Population 65,733

Fort Myers is located in Lee County, FL. The population is 65,733, making Fort Myers the 3rd largest city in Lee County.

There are 63 public schools in Fort Myers with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Fort Myers is moderate , and there are 304 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fort Myers is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fort Myers property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fort Myers include Page Park, Tice and Pine Manor.

Fort Myers Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.4%

Crime Rate

13.1% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 181
  • Violent Crimes: 571
  • Robbery: 110
  • Burglary: 288
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

74.89% Higher than national avg.
  • 304 offenders in Fort Myers
  • 46.25 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

627 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 9
  • Registered Polluters: 19
  • Superfunds: 15
  • Tanks & Spills: 584

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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63 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 63 K-12 public schools in Fort Myers, FL and 23 private schools. Homefacts rates Fort Myers's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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304 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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849 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fort Myers, FL issued 849 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 849 permits, 716 were issued for single family homes and 133 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fort Myers, FL issued 850 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 850 permits, 561 were issued for single family homes and 289 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,020
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,026
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,289
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,679
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,908

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Environmental Hazards

627 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (296/308)
    Fort Myers, FL has 96.1% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Fort Myers, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    Fort Myers, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 65.23°
  • February 66.93°
  • March 69.03°
  • April 75.37°
  • May 79.71°
  • June 82.77°
  • July 83.23°
  • August 83.94°
  • September 82.75°
  • October 77.9°
  • November 70.43°
  • December 65.8°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fort Myers, FL

Earthquakes
Fort Myers, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fort Myers, FL has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fort Myers, FL has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fort Myers, FL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fort Myers, FL: $36,485

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fort Myers is 3.0%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.72%
White Collar - 56.28%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Curt Clawson

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

69 FCC Towers view all

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