Lee County, Florida
Fort Myers Real Estate and Local Guide
Fort Myers is the county seat of Lee County and the historic gateway to Southwest Florida, set along the Caloosahatchee River. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Fort Myers best.
About the area
Living in Fort Myers, FL
Nicknamed the "City of Palms" for the royal palms Thomas Edison planted along McGregor Boulevard.
The housing market
Homes in Fort Myers
- About 49% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, reflecting a large renter population.
- Roughly 36% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $351,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Fort Myers home
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Historic winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford with a botanical garden on the Caloosahatchee River
Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center
Downtown arts venue in the former federal building
IMAG History & Science Center
History and science museum in downtown Fort Myers
Centennial Park
Downtown riverfront park along the Caloosahatchee River
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Lee County wetland preserve with a boardwalk trail and wildlife viewing
Neighborhoods
Fort Myers areas to know
Downtown River District
Historic waterfront entertainment and dining district
Edison Park
Established residential neighborhood off McGregor Boulevard near the Edison and Ford estates
Dunbar
Historically significant African American neighborhood
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.