Here's what it costs to live in Fort Myers, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,580 per month, while the typical home is valued around $384,500. Households earn a median of $63,732 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. 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.
$63,732
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,580
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$384,500
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
95,051
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
10
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,446
Per month
Avg Home Value
$258,480
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33901 | — | $1,195 | $274,300 |
| ZIP 33903 | — | $1,096 | $117,200 |
| ZIP 33905 | — | $1,458 | $221,200 |
| ZIP 33907 | — | $1,360 | $213,800 |
| ZIP 33912 | — | $1,695 | $335,200 |
| ZIP 33913 | — | $1,847 | $380,700 |
| ZIP 33916 | — | $1,219 | $209,400 |
| ZIP 33919 | — | $1,470 | $265,200 |
| ZIP 33966 | — | $1,557 | $326,900 |
| ZIP 33971 | — | $1,566 | $240,900 |
January Avg
65°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Tropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.7
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
82.2%
The cost of living index for Fort Myers is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Fort Myers is $1,580 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fort Myers is $63,732 per year.
The median home value in Fort Myers is $384,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Fort Myers is not yet available.
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
