Here's what it costs to live in Cape Coral, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,858 per month, while the typical home is valued around $373,500. Households earn a median of $78,104 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 54. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$78,104
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,858
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$373,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,629
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,638
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,961
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,560
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
215,536
Latest estimate
Median Age
48.6 yrs
Census ACS
54.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,560
Per month
Avg Home Value
$281,063
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33903 | — | $1,096 | $117,200 |
| ZIP 33904 | — | $1,520 | $301,700 |
| ZIP 33909 | — | $1,653 | $260,800 |
| ZIP 33914 | — | $1,590 | $369,400 |
| ZIP 33955 | — | $1,531 | $302,600 |
| ZIP 33990 | — | $1,498 | $289,100 |
| ZIP 33991 | — | $1,735 | $317,800 |
| ZIP 33993 | — | $1,859 | $289,900 |
January Avg
65°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Tropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.3
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.4%
The cost of living index for Cape Coral is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Cape Coral is $1,858 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Cape Coral is $78,104 per year.
The median home value in Cape Coral is $373,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Cape Coral has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
