Living in Fort Myers Beach, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Fort Myers Beach. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 2,214
Fort Myers Beach at a Glance
Median Home Value
$446,000
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,781
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
3.8 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.7 per 1K
Walk Score
53/100
Somewhat Walkable
Median Income
$81,625
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 32
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Score: 92.06592700938246
Population
2,214
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$446,000
Median Rent
$1,781
Median Income
$81,625
Affordability Index
66
Homeownership Rate
82.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
58% above nat'l avg
53% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
3.8 per 1K
Property Crime
21.5 per 1K
3% above nat'l avg
23% above nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.7 per 1K, Property crime 17.5 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
53/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
66/100
10% above nat'l avg
Somewhat Walkable
N/A
66
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
32 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
24% below nat'l avg
32% above nat'l avg