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.
Median Household Income
$78,104
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,858
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$373,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,629
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,638
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,961
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,560
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
54.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,990
Per month
Avg Home Value
$369,533
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Cape Coral?
The cost of living index for Cape Coral is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Cape Coral?
The median gross rent in Cape Coral is $1,858 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Cape Coral?
The median household income in Cape Coral is $78,104 per year.
What is the median home value in Cape Coral?
The median home value in Cape Coral is $373,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Cape Coral?
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.
What are the taxes like in Cape Coral?
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
