The Town FilesFlorida Gulf Coast University, Florida
Community in Lee County · population 3,659 (2020 Census)
- Household income
- $26,354
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 19.5
Florida Gulf Coast University is a community of 3,659 people in Lee County, Florida. It ranks more of a college town than 99% of Florida towns, better transit than 95% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Florida towns.
How Florida Gulf Coast University ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
Median rent is $1,339 a month. 0.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Florida Gulf Coast University | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,339 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $26,354 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 0.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2013 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Florida Gulf Coast University
| People | Florida Gulf Coast University | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 0.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 77.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Florida Gulf Coast University
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 54.4°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 119 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florida Gulf Coast University since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 9, 2024 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 18, 2001.
Severe weather in Lee County since 1996
Lee County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Lee County
Lee County had 299,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,578 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Florida Gulf Coast University itself the ACS puts it at 17.3%.
Towns near Florida Gulf Coast University
- Three Oaks, FL2.0 mi · 5,472 people · home $479,500
- Estero, FL3.4 mi · 36,939 people · home $461,900
- San Carlos Park, FL3.4 mi · 18,563 people · home $325,000
- Bonita Springs, FL7.6 mi · 53,644 people · home $497,100
- Gateway, FL8.1 mi · 10,376 people · home $453,900
- Villas, FL8.3 mi · 12,687 people · home $248,700
- Fort Myers Beach, FL9.4 mi · 5,582 people · home $642,400
- Cypress Lake, FL9.7 mi · 13,727 people · home $258,900
Florida Gulf Coast University questions
Is Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Florida Gulf Coast University scores better for retirees than 1% of Florida towns and quieter than 18%. 0.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 19.5).
What is the weather like in Florida Gulf Coast University?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 54.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Florida Gulf Coast University get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florida Gulf Coast University since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)