Coral Cottages Motel, 1980
North Fort Myers’s story
North Fort Myers in pictures
Census counts: 8,798 in 1970, 42,719 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 1980 and 3 maps from 1958 on.
Explore the history →North Fort MyersFL
With 44,993 residents, it is a town in Florida.
Population
44,993
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$262K
−3% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
63.4
years
Jobs based here
9,084
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#320 of 634 in FL
Is North Fort Myers a good place to live?
North Fort Myers’s overall grade of C puts it better than 33% of U.S. towns, 320th of 634 in Florida. Its weakest is hazard risk (D): FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 86% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. Incomes are weaker too: the median household income is $56K, and 15% of residents live below the poverty line. At about $262K, a typical home costs 3.4 years of the Cape Coral metro’s $76K median household income. Walkability is its strong suit: it is more walkable than 81% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve East, at 343 acres. 46% of residents are 65 or older here, above both Florida’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). North Fort Myers’ age of the median resident is 63.4 years, where Florida’s towns sit at 42.4 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years.
Figures: FEMA National Risk Index · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · home values, Zillow · OpenStreetMap.
What makes North Fort Myers stand out
Where North Fort Myers beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave North Fort Myers for work
Where North Fort Myers’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
9,084jobs based in North Fort Myers
8%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How North Fort Myers grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far North Fort Myers is from typical.
Hazard riskHurricanes top the listDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9 of 20; 6.3% of households have no carA−Open →Jobs & income9,084 jobs based hereCOpen →SchoolsWeaker than most of the towns comparedC+Open →Cost of livingBased on what homes cost against what households earnBOpen →HealthLee Memorial Hospital 6.5 miles awayC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to North Fort Myers: who provides what
North Fort Myers is unincorporated, so Lee County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLee County UtilitiesNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLee CountyLee County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLee Supervisor of ElectionsLee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2023
ZIP codes33917, 3390333917 62% · 33903 38%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in North Fort Myers.
North Fort Myers is a second-home town, has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and is healthier than towns with similar incomes.
SchoolsC+
On state tests, North Fort Myers’ schools trail 64% of Florida districts
The largest public high school is North Fort Myers High School, with 1,938 students. The public schools here belong to the Lee school district. Two of the 8 schools are below, and why each made the list.
36%of FL districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fort Myers Academy for the ArtsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 1,353 | B |
| North Fort Myers High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,938 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA−
7.1% of North Fort Myers is conserved land
In 9 parks and preserves, walkers have 33 miles of trail. The concentration of trails for North Fort Myers comes to 0.6 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves in the town: 9, covering 568 acres.
#178for trails in FL
| North Fort Myers | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.1% | 3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
7.1%
conserved · 2,395 of 33,924 acres
33 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve East | 0.9 mi | 343 |
| 2. Praire Pines Preserve | 0.7 mi | 15 |
| 3. Yellow Fever Creek Preserve | — | 116 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
The biggest natural risk in North Fort Myers is hurricanes, at a very high overall level
Since 1979, North Fort Myers has seen 1,786 flood insurance claims paid out. FEMA puts 67% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to hurricanes, and 22% to inland flooding. Federal disaster aid has reached households in North Fort Myers after 9 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
1,786
paid flood claims since 1979
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of North Fort Myers’ workers commute out
Commuting out is the norm in North Fort Myers: 8% of working residents work locally. The top destinations are Fort Myers (18%), Cape Coral (11%) and Villas (3%). For half of commuters, work is under 13 miles away. North Fort Myers’ average trip to work comes in at 28 minutes.
8%work in town
| North Fort Myers | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.4% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In North Fort Myers8%
Fort Myers18%
Cape Coral11%
Villas3%
Tampa1%
13 mi
median commute distance
9,084
jobs based in North Fort Myers
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 81% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade B
North Fort Myers earns a B for cost of living
The typical value, about $262K, is 20% below its September 2022 peak. At about $262K, home values are up 3% in five years, against a rise of 19% across Florida.
A typical home in North Fort Myers is worth about $262,000, down 3% in a year, 30% below the Florida typical home. Among households in the town, 86% own their home. In North Fort Myers, the rent at the middle of the market is $1,255 a month.
$262KZillow home value
| North Fort Myers | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,255 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
North Fort Myers$262K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
78
days on market
95.3%
sale-to-list price
−3%
value change, 1 year
62
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in North Fort Myers
The Punta Gorda 4 Ese weather station, 16 miles away, records that about 136 days a year reach 90°, more than in 98% of U.S. towns. January nights average 52.9°, milder than in 99% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.8°.
North Fort Myers’ typical July afternoon high stands at 92°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
| North Fort Myers | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 53°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 92°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter55–76°
Spring63–85°
Summer74–92°
Fall68–86°
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
On CDC estimates, North Fort Myers is less healthy than three in five U.S. towns
Against the 7,806 U.S. towns with household incomes like North Fort Myers’s, it is healthier than 68%, so its C+ isn’t only a matter of income.
In North Fort Myers, nearly a quarter of adults say their health is fair or poor. This Florida town beats the Florida average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 11. Two figures for adults in the town: 49% have high blood pressure, 11% binge drink.
40%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| North Fort Myers | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 85% | 79% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Florida
13 better7 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | North Fort Myers | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.9% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.8% | 8.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 16.2% | 9.1% |
Lee Memorial Hospital
6.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
36th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 21 attractions →Edison and Ford Winter Estates and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around North Fort Myers. Close and well known come first.
6 mi MuseumEdison and Ford Winter Estates
20 mi Stadium & arenaHertz Arena21 mi State parkMound Key Archeological State Park
20 mi State parkKoreshan State Historic Site
25 mi State parkCayo Costa State Park
35 mi Ancient siteWarm Mineral SpringsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Rolf Müller (User:Rolfmueller), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hertz Arena: Tthaas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Koreshan State Historic Site: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cayo Costa State Park: https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrea_pauline/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Warm Mineral Springs: Blas0082, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about North Fort Myers
18pages on North Fort Myers
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of North Fort Myers
About 2 of every 100 North Fort Myers residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
About North Fort Myers
Census-designated place in Florida, United States
North Fort Myers is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 42,719 at the 2020 census, up from 39,407 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 54 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- ZIP code
- 33903, 33917, 33918
- Area code
- 239
North Fort Myers’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with North Fort Myers.
It grades higher overall than all 4 graded towns on its borders; Lochmoor Waterway Estates (C) comes closest.
Cape CoralLochmoor Waterway EstatesSuncoast EstatesFort MyersNorth Fort Myers
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fort Myers | #320 | C | B | — | C+ | C+ |
| Cape Coral | #484 | C− | D | — | C+ | B |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | #358 | C | D | — | C+ | B+ |
| Suncoast Estates | #460 | C− | B | — | C+ | D− |
| Fort Myers | #570 | D | D− | C− | C+ | C+ |
North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lochmoor Waterway Estates and Suncoast Estates report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare North Fort Myers with a neighbor →
Questions about North Fort Myers
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is North Fort Myers, FL a good place to live?
North Fort Myers grades C overall, better than 33% of U.S. towns and #320 of 634 in Florida. It grades C+ for health and C+ for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D.