17517 Lockhart Ct, Punta Gorda
Lee County Real Estate - Bokeelia
Bokeelia is in South West Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 1,780. Bokeelia is approximately 16 miles from Cape Coral (population 154,305) and around 34 miles from Lehigh Acres (population 86,784).
The median age for residents of Bokeelia is 54.7. Around 17.3% of Bokeelia households include school aged children and 44.5% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 91.9% of the Bokeelia population are White, .4% are Black or African American, .1% American Indian, .3% Asian and 1% are Two or more Races.
There are 1,385 housing units in Bokeelia. 579 (41.8%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. Bokeelia is a tourist destination, 66.8% (387) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 233 residential rental units in Bokeelia. 120 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 47.6%.
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Lee County
Lee County is located in the southwest Florida region, along with Collier and Charlotte counties. The communities in Lee County include Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, San Carlos Park, Sanibel/Captiva, and South Fort Myers. Incorporated communities are Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs, and Sanibel. The population of Lee County is in excess of 600,000.
Top industries currently providing employment are trade, transportation, and utilities; leisure and hospitality; education and health services; and professional and business services. Major private sector employers in Lee County are Publix Supermarkets, Wal-Mart, Chico's FAS Inc., Bonita Bay Group, and WCI Group. Top public sector employers are Lee County School District, Lee County Administration, Lee County Sheriff's Office, and the City of Cape Coral.
Historically, Lee County was best known for its agricultural industry and still heavily produces crops such as sweet corn, cucumbers, peppers and potatoes. Seafood is also produced in large quantities in Lee County. Annually, over five million pounds of fish and two million pounds of shellfish are harvested in Lee County. Today, however, the most dominant industries are tourism, construction, and other service related industries.
The most populous city in southwest Florida is Cape Coral, home to over 150,000. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the city grew by 10% from 2010-2013. The city lies on a peninsula surrounded by Charlotte Harbor, with the Caloosahatchee River on the city?s southern border. There are over 400 miles of inland navigable waterways within city limits, the most of any city in the world.
Located across the Caloosahatchee, the county seat of Fort Myers has a population over 60,000 people. The economic heart of Lee County, the city?s strength is in the services, including the healthcare and tourism industries. Just south of the city is Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida's newest public university. Additionally, Florida SouthWestern State College, formerly Edison State College, is located within city limits.
Neighboring Properties
| Address | Type | Sq Ft | Class | |
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| 17525 Lockhart Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17509 Lockhart Ct | Single Family | 2,221 | C |
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| 17518 Megra Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17533 Lockhart Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17503 Lockhart Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17526 Megra Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17518 Lockhart Ct | Single Family | 2,221 | C |
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| 17526 Lockhart Ct | Single Family | 1,321 | C |
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| 17510 Lockhart Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17534 Megra Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17541 Lockhart Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17503 Megra Ct | Single Family | 1,647 | C |
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| 17534 Lockhart Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17542 Megra Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17517 Megra Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17525 Megra Ct | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17533 Megra Ct | Single Family | 2,094 | B |
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| 17451 Burnt Store Rd | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 17541 Megra Ct | Single Family | 2,913 | B |
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| 24560 Dolphin Cove Dr | Single Family | 3,800 | B |
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| 24550 Dolphin Cove Dr | Single Family | 3,592 | B |
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| 24540 Dolphin Cove Dr | Single Family | 3,419 | B |
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Local Household Income
The median household income in this part of Florida is $54,839. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $20,497 per year. The top 10% earn more than $125,742 per year. The top 1% earn more than $399,493 per year. Most renters earn between $26,976 (20th percentile) and $50,376 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $109,678 and $137,098.
Source: US Census American Community Survey - 2008-2012 ACS 5-year PUMS estimates
Local Rents
The median monthly rent in this part of Florida is $910. Most renters earn between $2,248 and $4,198 per month. They typically spend 33% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $670 (20th percentile) to $1,270 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 9%.