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.
Living in Fort Myers
Nicknamed the "City of Palms" for the royal palms Thomas Edison planted along McGregor Boulevard. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $62,160 median household
EducationAbout 32.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyLee County
Homes in Fort Myers
Single-family detached homesRoughly 36% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $351,600
- About 49% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, reflecting a large renter population.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Fort Myers home
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford with a botanical garden on the Caloosahatchee River
Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Downtown arts venue in the former federal building
IMAG History & Science Center
Source: en.wikipedia.org
History and science museum in downtown Fort Myers
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Source: leegov.com
Lee County wetland preserve with a boardwalk trail and wildlife viewing
Fort Myers areas to know
Downtown River District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic waterfront entertainment and dining district
Edison Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Established residential neighborhood off McGregor Boulevard near the Edison and Ford estates