Population 57,945 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Fort Myers
Household size in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.72 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in North Fort Myers are small: just 2.26 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.19 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.0 | 44.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 56.6 | 46.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.7 | 48.3 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.4 | 48.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +4.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
North Fort Myers skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has crept up from 55.0 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in North Fort Myers (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The Fort Myers area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Fort Myers
Renters in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 25.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 30.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 27.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 25.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.5% of households in North Fort Myers rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 64.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 29.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 29.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 24.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 19.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −9.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Fort Myers: 21.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1991 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1997 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in North Fort Myers is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the wider Fort Myers area, where the median home dates to 1997. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $838 | $1,077 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $844 | $1,041 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,114 | $1,298 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,496 | $1,840 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$658 | +$763 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Fort Myers costs $1,496 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Fort Myers area as a whole ($1,840). Rents are up $658 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Fort Myers
Bachelor's degrees in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 24.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 28.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 31.3% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Fort Myers: 23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.1% | 86.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 86.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 88.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 90.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in North Fort Myers never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Fort Myers
| Period | North Fort Myers | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 11.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −5.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Fort Myers is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Fort Myers area (4.1%). Unemployment has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Fort Myers compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fort Myers | 2.26 | 55.4 | 10.4% | 16.5% | 21.0% | 1986 | $1,496 | 23.0% | 87.6% | 5.0% |
| Cape Coral | 2.66 | 48.1 | 9.2% | 22.6% | 16.2% | 1998 | $1,955 | 26.6% | 93.0% | 4.1% |
| Fort Myers Shores | 2.74 | 41.7 | 9.2% | 46.2% | 13.3% | 1980 | $1,661 | 19.2% | 80.5% | 4.5% |
| Alva | 2.79 | 47.7 | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 2009 | $2,132 | 37.0% | 94.1% | 4.6% |
| Lehigh Acres | 3.44 | 35.5 | 16.8% | 29.8% | 7.8% | 2000 | $1,705 | 14.8% | 81.6% | 4.3% |
| Bokeelia | 2.42 | 49.1 | 5.5% | 16.2% | 34.2% | 1990 | $1,240 | 30.7% | 80.9% | 3.8% |
| Pineland | 1.48 | 37.1 | 7.7% | 0.0% | 97.6% | 1987 | $1,712 | 71.8% | 72.9% | 0.0% |
| Boca Grande | 1.60 | 67.0 | 6.8% | 1.6% | 76.9% | 1993 | $1,631 | 53.0% | 93.1% | 0.0% |
| Placida | 2.04 | 63.6 | 1.2% | 13.1% | 42.4% | 2000 | $1,300 | 39.7% | 94.8% | 2.6% |
| Labelle | 2.84 | 38.3 | 14.6% | 24.3% | 14.1% | 1992 | $1,350 | 13.8% | 65.3% | 3.8% |
| Rotonda | 2.08 | 65.7 | 1.1% | 10.3% | 29.7% | 1999 | $2,129 | 37.0% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Fort Myers. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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