The Fort Myers Florida real estate market has grown drastically in recent years. The westher, the abundance of beaches and a slower paced lifestyle have all attracted people throughout the United States including young families and retirees, to come and live in the Fort Myers area. Many people have purchased a second home in the Fort Myers area since it is the ideal place to vacation.
Fort Myers Florida real estate offers an myriad of property choices, from magnificent waterfront estate homes, luxury high rise condominiums, upscale gated communities and less expensive single family homes and condominiums. You may choose to buy an existing home, a pre-construction spec home or buy a residential lot and have a custom home built. Beachfront estate homes, or any property within close proximity to the beach such as are exclusive and are pricey. San Carlos Park and Lehigh Acres attract younger families because land and home prices are much more affordable.
Statistics
Estimated population in July 2006: 60,531 (Fort Myers) 544,758 (Lee County 2005)
Median resident age: 45.2 years
Median household income in 2005: $46,053
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $229,555
Single-family new house construction building permits 2006: 14700 buildings, average cost: $207,000
Elevation: 10 feet
Land area: 31.8 square miles
Population density: 1836 people per square mile (low)
*This information is provided by Chiodo & Associates. Some properties that appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program (BR Program) of M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. and the Bonita Springs/Estero Association of REALTORS® Multiple
Information Service. Properties listed with brokerage firms other than Chiodo & Associates. includes the name of the listing brokers. For most up-to-date information, please contact Chiodo & Associates, Estero Florida Realtors® 239.333.3510.