The Town FilesLee County, Florida
817,666 people. The median home is worth $362,200 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $76,107.
Towns in Lee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | 194,016 | $373,500 | $78,104 | 48.6 |
| Lehigh Acres | 114,287 | $292,400 | $66,890 | 34.3 |
| Fort Myers | 86,395 | $384,500 | $63,732 | 41.3 |
| Bonita Springs | 53,644 | $497,100 | $95,210 | 62.1 |
| North Fort Myers | 42,719 | $161,800 | $56,261 | 63.4 |
| Estero | 36,939 | $461,900 | $104,102 | 66.0 |
| San Carlos Park | 18,563 | $325,000 | $85,952 | 37.4 |
| Iona | 16,908 | $322,800 | $66,827 | 68.6 |
| Cypress Lake | 13,727 | $258,900 | $62,590 | 60.2 |
| Villas | 12,687 | $248,700 | $58,413 | 52.5 |
| Gateway | 10,376 | $453,900 | $107,484 | 41.1 |
| McGregor | 7,976 | $467,600 | $104,788 | 56.3 |
| Sanibel | 6,382 | $957,300 | $108,644 | 67.3 |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 5,828 | $386,200 | $97,667 | 53.0 |
| Fort Myers Shores | 5,774 | $292,900 | $72,955 | 37.6 |
| Fort Myers Beach | 5,582 | $642,400 | $91,291 | 66.3 |
| Three Oaks | 5,472 | $479,500 | $107,417 | 31.8 |
| Tice | 4,853 | $174,800 | $53,505 | 33.6 |
| Whiskey Creek | 4,842 | $379,600 | $104,476 | 53.5 |
| Buckingham | 4,443 | $431,100 | $112,568 | 52.8 |
| Pine Manor | 4,122 | $273,800 | $45,697 | 31.1 |
| Suncoast Estates | 4,097 | $106,800 | $38,503 | 41.2 |
| St. James City | 3,876 | $319,700 | $69,403 | 64.7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 3,659 | — | $26,354 | 19.5 |
| Alva | 2,725 | $375,600 | $85,919 | 53.0 |
People and housing
| Lee County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,712 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $76,107 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 49.0 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
299,283 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,578 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 496 storm events in Lee County from 1996 to 2026, with 83 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lee County has been included in 45 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).