Lehigh Acres, Florida
Lee County Real Estate - Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres is in South West Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 86,784.
The median age for residents of Lehigh Acres is 32.3. Around 44.9% of Lehigh Acres households include school aged children and 22.7% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 67.4% of the Lehigh Acres population are White, 19.2% are Black or African American, .4% American Indian, 1.2% Asian and 3.2% are Two or more Races. Lehigh Acres has a significant Hispanic population. 34.3% (29,797) of Lehigh Acres residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin. Of these 30.22% are of Mexican origin, 26.39% Puerto Rican, 21.83% Cuban and 21.55% are of other Hispanic or Latino origin.
There are 38,995 housing units in Lehigh Acres. 9,788 (25.1%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. There are 12,287 residential rental units in Lehigh Acres. 10,441 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 14.4%.
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Lehigh Acres is located in Lee County. It has a population of approximately 86,784 people. The population increased X from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida, 4.3% for Lee County and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Lehigh Acres occupies 92.56 of the 784.51 square miles in Lee County. It had a population density of 937.6 persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 788.7 for the county, 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.
10.5% ( 38,995) of the 372,117 housing units in Lee County are in Lehigh Acres (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Lehigh Acres has a 67.9% homeownership rate compared to Lee County's 73.8% homeownership rate and Florida's rate of 69.0%.
| Region | Population 2010 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 313,914,040 | $14,025,202 | 1.7% | $52,762 | 132,312,404 | $186,200 |
| Florida | 18,801,310 | $630,738 | 2.7% | $47,827 | 9,026,965 | $188,600 |
| Lee County | 618,754 | $13,839 | 4.3% | $49,444 | 372,117 | $181,000 |
| Lehigh Acres | 86,784 | $407 | X | $44,042 | 38,995 | $120,100 |
Lehigh Acres's medium household income in 2011 was $44,042. Lee County's medium household income was $49,444, which is higher than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827. 18.2% of the population in Lehigh Acres lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida, 13.5% of the population in Lee County and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:
Lehigh Acres Economic Activity
The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic Census, 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Lehigh Acres. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.
At $407 million, Lehigh Acres's economic activity represents 2.94% of Lee County's $13,839MM in economic activity. Lee County represents 2.19% of the Florida economy.
| Activity | Value (Millions) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers shipments | $0 | 0.0% |
| Merchant wholesaler sales | $0 | 0.0% |
| Retail sales | $384 | 94.3% |
| Accommodation and food services sales | $23 | 5.7% |
| Total | $407 | 100% |
Lee County Regional Comparisons
| City | Population 2010 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Springs | 43,914 | $956 | 5.5% | $53,274 | 31,716 | $269,300 |
| Cape Coral | 154,305 | $1,571 | 4.5% | $51,407 | 78,948 | $181,900 |
| Estero | 22,612 | $539 | X | $62,031 | 18,479 | $281,600 |
| Fort Myers Beach | 6,277 | $143 | 3.8% | $55,213 | 9,420 | $415,300 |
| Fort Myers Beach | 6,277 | $143 | 3.8% | $55,213 | 9,420 | $415,300 |
| Lehigh Acres | 86,784 | $407 | X | $44,042 | 38,995 | $120,100 |
| North Fort Myers | 39,407 | $517 | X | $39,754 | 27,108 | $89,400 |
| Sanibel | 6,469 | $161 | 4.2% | $88,906 | 7,821 | $644,900 |
Lee County is located in Southwest Florida. This region is responsible for 3.9% of Florida's economic activity. Lee County represents 56.2% of the region's economy.
| Region | Population 2010 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County | 159,978 | $2,288 | 1.5% | $45,112 | 100,612 | $166,700 |
| Lee County | 618,754 | $13,839 | 4.3% | $49,444 | 372,117 | $181,000 |
| Collier County | 321,520 | $8,479 | 3.4% | $56,876 | 198,423 | $317,200 |
| Total | 1,140,169 | $24,606 | 3.1% | $50,477 | 671,152 | $221,633 |
Lehigh Acres Real Estate
There are 34,317 properties in Lehigh Acres. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2014 sales data.
| Usage Type | Property Count | % | Sales Count | Median Price | Median Price/Ft | Sales From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 92 | 0.27 | 1 | $500,000 | $88 | May 1st, 2014 | May 1st, 2014 |
| Commercial Property | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Government Property | 351 | 1.02 | 8 | $95,200 | $42 | February 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Health Care | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hotel & Motel | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial | 83 | 0.24 | 6 | $412,500 | $37 | March 1st, 2014 | August 1st, 2014 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 24 | 0.07 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 7 | 0.02 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Multifamily | 2,099 | 6.12 | 143 | $94,900 | $33 | January 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Office | 81 | 0.24 | 4 | $522,500 | $102 | April 1st, 2014 | August 1st, 2014 |
| Residential | 31,330 | 91.30 | 2,588 | $82,000 | $37 | January 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Residential Property | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Retail | 152 | 0.44 | 7 | $300,000 | $77 | January 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Senior Housing | 9 | 0.03 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Special Purpose | 78 | 0.23 | 10 | $76,500 | $35 | March 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 9 | 0.03 | 1 | $1,350,000 | $86 | August 1st, 2014 | August 1st, 2014 |
Agricultural Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
92( .27%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Agricultural. 1 of them sold between May 1st, 2014 and May 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $500,000. The median sales price was $500,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Agricultural in Lehigh Acres was $88 per sq ft.
Commercial Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Commercial.
Government Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
351( 1.02%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Government. 8 of them sold between February 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,971,019. The median sales price was $95,200. In 2014 the median sales price for Government Property in Lehigh Acres was $42 per sq ft.
Health Care Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
1( .00%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Health Care.
Hotel & Motel Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
1( .00%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Hotel & Motel.
Industrial Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
83( .24%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Industrial. 6 of them sold between March 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $2,810,000. The median sales price was $412,500. In 2014 the median sales price for Industrial in Lehigh Acres was $37 per sq ft.
Miscellaneous Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
24( .07%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Miscellaneous.
Mobile/Manufactured Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
7( .02%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Mobile/Manufactured.
Multifamily Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
2,099( 6.12%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Multifamily. 143 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $14,304,975. The median sales price was $94,900. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Multifamily in Lehigh Acres was $44 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $33/ft and C Class $25/ft.
Office Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
81( .24%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Office. 4 of them sold between April 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $2,011,100. The median sales price was $522,500. In 2014 the median sales price for Office in Lehigh Acres was $102 per sq ft.
Residential Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
31,330( 91.30%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Residential. 2,588 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $244,640,118. The median sales price was $82,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Residential in Lehigh Acres was $51 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $37/ft and C Class $20/ft.
Residential Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Residential.
Retail Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
152( .44%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Retail. 7 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $4,740,944. The median sales price was $300,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Retail in Lehigh Acres was $77 per sq ft.
Senior Housing Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
9( .03%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Senior Housing.
Special Purpose Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
78( .23%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Special Purpose. 10 of them sold between March 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $4,121,600. The median sales price was $76,500. In 2014 the median sales price for Special Purpose in Lehigh Acres was $35 per sq ft.
Sports & Entertaining Real Estate in Lehigh Acres, Florida
9( .03%) of the properties in Lehigh Acres are classified as Sports & Entertaining. 1 of them sold between August 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,350,000. The median sales price was $1,350,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Sports & Entertaining in Lehigh Acres was $86 per sq ft.
Lehigh Acres, Lee County Market Data
| Property Usage | Property Count | Total Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 98 | 26,667 |
| Government Property | 309 | 2,453,996 |
| Health Care | 2 | 82,034 |
| Hotel & Motel | 1 | 43,135 |
| Industrial | 85 | 1,574,419 |
| Land | 85,860 | 53,818 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 8 | 15,358 |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 7 | 11,261 |
| Multifamily | 2,110 | 6,661,282 |
| Office | 90 | 575,223 |
| Residential | 31,466 | 75,876,498 |
| Retail | 124 | 1,529,634 |
| Senior Housing | 8 | 492,638 |
| Special Purpose | 57 | 614,919 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 10 | 122,881 |
Lehigh Acres Median Property Values per Sq Ft
| Property Class | Class A | Class B | Class C | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usage | Year | Sale | Lease | Sale | Lease | Sale | Lease |
| Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop | 2016 | $505 | $18 | $124 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Bowling alley, skating rink, pool hall or enclosed arena | 2016 | $505 | $37 | $124 | $17 | $57 | $7 |
| Church | 2016 | $193 | $10 | $74 | $8 | $41 | $5 |
| Club, lodge or union hall | 2016 | $86 | $10 | $69 | $8 | $44 | $5 |
| Community Shopping Center | 2016 | $505 | $18 | $124 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Condominium | 2016 | $85 | $16 | $58 | $16 | $39 | $16 |
| County Owned | 2016 | $73 | $18 | $67 | $9 | $55 | $7 |
| Cropland soil capability Class III | 2016 | $193 | $27 | $74 | $15 | $41 | $9 |
| Dairies, feed lots | 2016 | $193 | $27 | $74 | $15 | $41 | $9 |
| Department Store | 2016 | $505 | $18 | $124 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Drive-in Restaurant | 2016 | $272 | $18 | $106 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Enclosed theater or auditorium | 2016 | $505 | $37 | $124 | $17 | $57 | $7 |
| Federal Owned | 2016 | $73 | $18 | $67 | $9 | $55 | $7 |
| Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services) | 2016 | $505 | $18 | $124 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Forest, park or recreational area | 2016 | $86 | $18 | $69 | $9 | $44 | $7 |
| Golf course or driving range | 2016 | $505 | $37 | $124 | $17 | $57 | $7 |
| Government Undefined | 2016 | $86 | $18 | $69 | $9 | $44 | $7 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class I | 2016 | $193 | $27 | $74 | $15 | $41 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class II | 2016 | $193 | $27 | $74 | $15 | $41 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class III | 2016 | $193 | $27 | $74 | $15 | $41 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class IV | 2016 | $193 | $27 | $74 | $15 | $41 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class V | 2016 | $193 | $27 | $74 | $15 | $41 | $9 |
| Home for the aged | 2016 | $193 | $15 | $74 | $10 | $41 | $9 |
| Hotel or motel | 2016 | $505 | $33 | $124 | $33 | $57 | $33 |
| Light manufacturing | 2016 | $193 | $8 | $74 | $5 | $41 | $4 |
| Mixed use - store and office or store and residential or residential combination | 2016 | $505 | $18 | $124 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Mobile Home | 2016 | $69 | $6 | $56 | $6 | $40 | $6 |
| Multi-family - 10 units or more | 2016 | $69 | $7 | $56 | $7 | $40 | $6 |
| Multi-family - less than 10 units | 2016 | $63 | $7 | $54 | $7 | $45 | $6 |
| Municipal Owned | 2016 | $73 | $18 | $67 | $9 | $55 | $7 |
| Nightclub, cocktail lounge or bar | 2016 | $505 | $37 | $124 | $17 | $57 | $7 |
| Office building, non-professional service building, multi-story | 2016 | $272 | $18 | $106 | $13 | $57 | $9 |
| Office building, non-professional service building, one story | 2016 | $272 | $18 | $106 | $13 | $57 | $9 |
| Ornamentals, miscellaneous agricultural | 2016 | $193 | $27 | $74 | $15 | $41 | $9 |
| Orphanage, other non-profit or charitable services | 2016 | $86 | $10 | $69 | $8 | $44 | $5 |
| Poultry, bees, tropical fish, rabbits, etc. | 2016 | $193 | $27 | $74 | $15 | $41 | $9 |
| Private school or college | 2016 | $193 | $10 | $74 | $8 | $41 | $5 |
| Privately owned hospital | 2016 | $193 | $25 | $74 | $17 | $41 | $11 |
| Professional service building | 2016 | $272 | $18 | $106 | $13 | $57 | $9 |
| Public county school | 2016 | $86 | $18 | $69 | $9 | $44 | $7 |
| Repair service shop (excluding automotive) | 2016 | $505 | $18 | $124 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Restaurant, cafeteria | 2016 | $272 | $18 | $106 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Retirement Home not eligible for exemption. | 2016 | $85 | $15 | $58 | $10 | $39 | $9 |
| Sanitarium or convalescent rest home | 2016 | $86 | $25 | $69 | $17 | $44 | $11 |
| Service station | 2016 | $505 | $18 | $124 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Single Family | 2016 | $69 | $16 | $56 | $16 | $40 | $16 |
| Store, one story | 2016 | $505 | $18 | $124 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Supermarket | 2016 | $505 | $18 | $124 | $11 | $57 | $8 |
| Undefined - Reserved for Use by Department of Revenue | 2016 | $63 | $16 | $54 | $16 | $45 | $16 |
| Utility | 2016 | $73 | $42 | $67 | $15 | $55 | $6 |
| Warehousing, distribution terminal, trucking terminal, or van and storage warehousing | 2016 | $193 | $8 | $74 | $5 | $41 | $4 |