Population 7,274 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Winkler Safe Neighborhood
Household size in Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.72 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Winkler Safe Neighborhood run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.53 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 44.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 46.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 48.3 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 48.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +4.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Winkler Safe Neighborhood is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Even so, the population here is younger than in the wider Fort Myers area, where the median age is 48.5. The median age has climbed from 34.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger 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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Winkler Safe Neighborhood (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood
Renters in Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.4% | 25.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 30.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 27.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.5% | 25.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Winkler Safe Neighborhood: 79.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly six in ten owners (58.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the north. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, 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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 29.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 29.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 24.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 19.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −15.7 pts | −9.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Winkler Safe Neighborhood: 20.0% 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 15.7 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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1991 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1997 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Winkler Safe Neighborhood are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Fort Myers area overall, where the median home dates to 1997. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $877 | $1,077 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $775 | $1,041 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,035 | $1,298 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,367 | $1,840 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$489 | +$763 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Winkler Safe Neighborhood pays $1,367 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $489 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood
Bachelor's degrees in Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 24.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 28.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 31.3% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Winkler Safe Neighborhood: 17.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.8% | 86.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 86.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.8% | 88.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.7% | 90.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Winkler Safe Neighborhood never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood
| Period | Winkler Safe Neighborhood | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 11.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −5.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Winkler Safe Neighborhood has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 9.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Winkler Safe Neighborhood compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler Safe Neighborhood | 2.56 | 42.3 | 13.9% | 79.5% | 20.0% | 1983 | $1,367 | 17.3% | 83.7% | 3.2% |
| Fort Myers Villas | 2.46 | 51.2 | 10.2% | 15.6% | 10.7% | 1975 | $1,754 | 26.8% | 91.1% | 2.2% |
| Tice | 3.36 | 31.9 | 16.9% | 64.7% | 13.9% | 1969 | $1,215 | 6.8% | 53.7% | 1.2% |
| Arborwood | 2.35 | 52.9 | 5.2% | 10.8% | 23.1% | 2012 | $1,996 | 52.0% | 94.8% | 0.7% |
| Pelican | 2.59 | 50.9 | 6.9% | 23.4% | 20.2% | 1999 | $2,028 | 28.7% | 95.1% | 4.3% |
| Sunshine | 3.90 | 28.5 | 15.6% | 38.0% | 6.5% | 2004 | $1,827 | 11.9% | 67.2% | 2.7% |
| Mariner | 3.05 | 40.6 | 11.0% | 15.2% | 11.7% | 2006 | $2,047 | 22.6% | 91.5% | 4.9% |
| Harris | 3.72 | 33.8 | 12.4% | 27.9% | 5.9% | 2005 | $2,226 | 10.0% | 87.5% | 4.4% |
| Richmond | 3.36 | 38.0 | 18.4% | 29.8% | 11.2% | 1996 | $1,470 | 15.3% | 82.8% | 5.6% |
| Pelican Marsh | 1.84 | 73.0 | 4.6% | 36.4% | 39.5% | 2000 | $2,014 | 68.7% | 96.7% | 1.4% |
| Pelican Bay | 1.75 | 71.4 | 1.9% | 6.4% | 45.4% | 1992 | $3,311 | 71.2% | 98.8% | 7.7% |
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 Winkler Safe Neighborhood. 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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