North Fort Myers, Florida
Among the top 6% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 49% of US places
- top 4% for comfortable days
- top 5% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 3% for summer humidity
North Fort Myers is a mid-size city in Florida with about 42,000 residents. It grades A for weather and C for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, estimated total tax burden, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on school quality and summer humidity.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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83%75%clearovercast
Precipitation 9.8 in2.0 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 16% of US places
Home Value$122k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 33% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.05%better than 47% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden4.69%better than 95% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)64°F99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.4 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days289 daysbetter than 93% of US places
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 3% of US places
Comfortable Days131 daysbetter than 96% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.4better than 55% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 71% of US places
School Quality37.9better than 12% of US places
Violent Crime717/100kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Crime791/100kbetter than 57% of US places
Community
Population42,49297th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age64.096th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.7%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.4%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.5%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 50% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance13 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.8%better than 41% of US places
Amenities Nearby24.00better than 24% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is North Fort Myers an affordable place to live?
- North Fort Myers is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 16% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in North Fort Myers?
- The median home value in North Fort Myers is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in North Fort Myers?
- Median household income in North Fort Myers is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in North Fort Myers?
- Median gross rent in North Fort Myers is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is North Fort Myers safe?
- North Fort Myers is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 717/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 791/100k.
- What is the weather like in North Fort Myers?
- North Fort Myers averages 83°F in July and 64°F in January, with 57.4 in of annual precipitation and about 289 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in North Fort Myers?
- Public-school quality in North Fort Myers is below average, scoring better than 12% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in North Fort Myers?
- The average one-way commute in North Fort Myers is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)