Fort Myers, Florida
Quick Statistics
Fort Myers is a community in Lee County, Florida, home to about 95,051 people spread across 40.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,237 a year, and a typical home is worth about $384,500. About 41.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 53 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Fort Myers ranks number 32 of 955 in population, number 578 in median household income, number 332 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fort Myers typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 54°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Page Park, FL | 3.4 mi. | 917 |
| 2. | Tice, FL | 3.9 mi. | 4,758 |
| 3. | Pine Manor, FL | 4.3 mi. | 3,660 |
| 4. | Whiskey Creek, FL | 4.9 mi. | 5,371 |
| 5. | Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL | 4.9 mi. | 6,511 |
| 6. | Villas, FL | 5.3 mi. | 13,644 |
| 7. | Buckingham, FL | 5.5 mi. | 4,311 |
| 8. | Gateway, FL | 5.9 mi. | 11,176 |
What is the population of Fort Myers, Florida?
Fort Myers has a population of about 95,051 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fort Myers, Florida in?
Fort Myers is located in Lee County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Fort Myers, Florida?
The median home value in Fort Myers is about $384,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Fort Myers, Florida?
The median personal income in Fort Myers is about $36,237 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fort Myers, Florida?
Since 1950, 132 tornadoes have been recorded in Lee County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Fort Myers, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 54 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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