North Fort Myers, Florida
Lee County Real Estate - North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers is in South West Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 39,407. North Fort Myers is approximately 8 miles from Cape Coral (population 154,305) and around 16 miles from Lehigh Acres (population 86,784).
The median age for residents of North Fort Myers is 61.8. Around 12.1% of North Fort Myers households include school aged children and 59% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 94.7% of the North Fort Myers population are White, 1.4% are Black or African American, .3% American Indian, .6% Asian and 1.1% are Two or more Races.
There are 27,108 housing units in North Fort Myers. 7,287 (26.8%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. North Fort Myers is a tourist destination, 63.1% (4,601) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 3,670 residential rental units in North Fort Myers. 2,976 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 17.2%.
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North Fort Myers is located in Lee County. It has a population of approximately 39,407 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. North Fort Myers occupies 49.48 of the 784.51 square miles in Lee County. It had a population density of 796.5 persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 788.7 for the county, 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.
7.3% ( 27,108) of the 372,117 housing units in Lee County are in North Fort Myers (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.) North Fort Myers has a 86.4% 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 |
| North Fort Myers | 39,407 | $517 | X | $39,754 | 27,108 | $89,400 |
North Fort Myers's medium household income in 2011 was $39,754. Lee County's medium household income was $49,444, which is higher than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827. 10.7% of the population in North Fort Myers 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:
North Fort Myers 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 North Fort Myers. 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 $517 million, North Fort Myers's economic activity represents 3.74% 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 | $27 | 5.2% |
| Retail sales | $442 | 85.4% |
| Accommodation and food services sales | $49 | 9.4% |
| Total | $517 | 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 |
North Fort Myers Real Estate
There are 20,382 properties in North Fort Myers. 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 | 490 | 2.40 | 8 | $230,000 | $69 | February 1st, 2014 | July 1st, 2014 |
| Commercial Property | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Government Property | 163 | 0.80 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hotel & Motel | 37 | 0.18 | 2 | $349,000 | $77 | March 1st, 2014 | July 1st, 2014 |
| Industrial | 112 | 0.55 | 2 | $201,250 | $37 | April 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 19 | 0.09 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 5,783 | 28.37 | 359 | $43,500 | $25 | January 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Multifamily | 421 | 2.07 | 19 | $85,000 | $32 | January 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Office | 75 | 0.37 | 5 | $280,000 | $65 | February 1st, 2014 | August 1st, 2014 |
| Residential | 12,889 | 63.24 | 814 | $100,776 | $43 | January 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Residential Property | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Retail | 263 | 1.29 | 17 | $290,000 | $48 | January 1st, 2014 | September 1st, 2014 |
| Senior Housing | 7 | 0.03 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Special Purpose | 109 | 0.53 | 4 | $156,500 | $31 | January 1st, 2014 | July 1st, 2014 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 14 | 0.07 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Agricultural Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
490( 2.40%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Agricultural. 8 of them sold between February 1st, 2014 and July 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,878,200. The median sales price was $230,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Agricultural in North Fort Myers was $69 per sq ft.
Commercial Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Commercial.
Government Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
163( .80%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Government.
Hotel & Motel Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
37( .18%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Hotel & Motel. 2 of them sold between March 1st, 2014 and July 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $698,000. The median sales price was $349,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Hotel & Motel in North Fort Myers was $77 per sq ft.
Industrial Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
112( .55%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Industrial. 2 of them sold between April 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $402,500. The median sales price was $201,250. In 2014 the median sales price for Industrial in North Fort Myers was $37 per sq ft.
Miscellaneous Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
19( .09%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Miscellaneous.
Mobile/Manufactured Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
5,783( 28.37%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Mobile/Manufactured. 359 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $17,789,023. The median sales price was $43,500. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Mobile/Manufactured in North Fort Myers was $46 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $25/ft and C Class $11/ft.
Multifamily Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
421( 2.07%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Multifamily. 19 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,800,400. The median sales price was $85,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Multifamily in North Fort Myers was $53 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $32/ft and C Class $10/ft.
Office Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
75( .37%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Office. 5 of them sold between February 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,140,000. The median sales price was $280,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Office in North Fort Myers was $65 per sq ft.
Residential Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
12,889( 63.24%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Residential. 814 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $103,034,662. The median sales price was $100,776. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Residential in North Fort Myers was $77 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $43/ft and C Class $20/ft.
Residential Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Residential.
Retail Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
263( 1.29%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Retail. 17 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $19,092,826. The median sales price was $290,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Retail in North Fort Myers was $48 per sq ft.
Senior Housing Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
7( .03%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Senior Housing.
Special Purpose Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
109( .53%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Special Purpose. 4 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and July 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,023,000. The median sales price was $156,500. In 2014 the median sales price for Special Purpose in North Fort Myers was $31 per sq ft.
Sports & Entertaining Real Estate in North Fort Myers, Florida
14( .07%) of the properties in North Fort Myers are classified as Sports & Entertaining.
North Fort Myers, Lee County Market Data
| Property Usage | Property Count | Total Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 381 | 558,003 |
| Government Property | 154 | 1,716,803 |
| Hotel & Motel | 29 | 403,948 |
| Industrial | 114 | 2,189,803 |
| Land | 3,462 | 732,143 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 16 | 88,815 |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 5,690 | 9,622,171 |
| Multifamily | 394 | 1,446,522 |
| Office | 70 | 504,186 |
| Residential | 13,137 | 33,892,934 |
| Retail | 242 | 3,251,687 |
| Senior Housing | 8 | 201,850 |
| Special Purpose | 97 | 964,309 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 10 | 198,782 |
North Fort Myers Median Property Values per Sq Ft
| Property Class | Class A | Class B | Class C | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usage | Year | Sale | Lease | Sale | Lease | Sale | Lease |
| Airport (private or commercial), bus terminal, marine terminal, pier or marina. | 2016 | $505 | $13 | $124 | $10 | $57 | $6 |
| Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Bowling alley, skating rink, pool hall or enclosed arena | 2016 | $590 | $37 | $198 | $17 | $44 | $7 |
| Church | 2016 | $86 | $13 | $69 | $10 | $44 | $6 |
| Club, lodge or union hall | 2016 | $86 | $13 | $69 | $10 | $44 | $6 |
| Community Shopping Center | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Condominium | 2016 | $117 | $16 | $85 | $16 | $49 | $16 |
| Cooperative | 2016 | $57 | $16 | $36 | $16 | $29 | $16 |
| County Owned | 2016 | $86 | $23 | $69 | $16 | $44 | $9 |
| Cropland soil capability Class I | 2016 | $193 | $18 | $74 | $13 | $41 | $9 |
| Cropland soil capability Class III | 2016 | $193 | $18 | $74 | $13 | $41 | $9 |
| Dairies, feed lots | 2016 | $681 | $18 | $98 | $13 | $73 | $9 |
| Department Store | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Drive-in Restaurant | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Drive-in theater or open stadium | 2016 | $590 | $37 | $198 | $17 | $44 | $7 |
| Enclosed theater or auditorium | 2015 | $285 | $33 | $115 | $17 | $53 | $7 |
| Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services) | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Florist or greenhouse | 2016 | $590 | $15 | $198 | $9 | $44 | $5 |
| Golf course or driving range | 2016 | $590 | $37 | $198 | $17 | $44 | $7 |
| Government Undefined | 2016 | $86 | $23 | $69 | $16 | $44 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class I | 2016 | $681 | $18 | $98 | $13 | $73 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class II | 2016 | $681 | $18 | $98 | $13 | $73 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class III | 2016 | $681 | $18 | $98 | $13 | $73 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class IV | 2016 | $681 | $18 | $98 | $13 | $73 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class V | 2016 | $681 | $18 | $98 | $13 | $73 | $9 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class VI | 2015 | $210 | $16 | $120 | $11 | $61 | $7 |
| Home for the aged | 2016 | $86 | $15 | $69 | $10 | $44 | $9 |
| Hotel or motel | 2016 | $590 | $33 | $198 | $33 | $44 | $33 |
| Improved agricultural | 2016 | $193 | $18 | $74 | $13 | $41 | $9 |
| Insurance company office | 2016 | $505 | $14 | $124 | $10 | $57 | $6 |
| Light manufacturing | 2016 | $193 | $6 | $74 | $4 | $41 | $3 |
| Lumber yard, sawmill or planing mill | 2016 | $193 | $6 | $74 | $4 | $41 | $3 |
| Miscellaneous Residential (migrant camp or boarding home.) | 2016 | $57 | $33 | $36 | $33 | $29 | $33 |
| Mixed use - store and office or store and residential or residential combination | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Mobile Home | 2016 | $68 | $6 | $36 | $6 | $24 | $6 |
| Mortuary, cemetery or crematorium | 2015 | $108 | $12 | $57 | $9 | $47 | $6 |
| Multi-family - 10 units or more | 2016 | $68 | $8 | $36 | $7 | $24 | $5 |
| Multi-family - less than 10 units | 2016 | $73 | $8 | $56 | $7 | $24 | $5 |
| Municipal Owned | 2016 | $86 | $23 | $69 | $16 | $44 | $9 |
| Office building, non-professional service building, multi-story | 2016 | $505 | $14 | $124 | $10 | $57 | $6 |
| Office building, non-professional service building, one story | 2016 | $505 | $14 | $124 | $10 | $57 | $6 |
| Open storage (building supplies, auto wrecking, fuel, equipment or material storage) | 2016 | $193 | $6 | $74 | $4 | $41 | $3 |
| Orchard Groves, Citrus, etc. | 2016 | $681 | $18 | $98 | $13 | $73 | $9 |
| Ornamentals, miscellaneous agricultural | 2016 | $681 | $18 | $98 | $13 | $73 | $9 |
| Orphanage, other non-profit or charitable services | 2016 | $86 | $13 | $69 | $10 | $44 | $6 |
| Poultry, bees, tropical fish, rabbits, etc. | 2016 | $681 | $18 | $98 | $13 | $73 | $9 |
| Professional service building | 2016 | $505 | $14 | $124 | $10 | $57 | $6 |
| Public county school | 2016 | $86 | $23 | $69 | $16 | $44 | $9 |
| Repair service shop (excluding automotive) | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Restaurant, cafeteria | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Retirement Home not eligible for exemption. | 2016 | $57 | $15 | $36 | $10 | $29 | $9 |
| Service station | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Single Family | 2016 | $91 | $16 | $66 | $16 | $41 | $16 |
| Store, one story | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Supermarket | 2016 | $505 | $15 | $124 | $9 | $57 | $5 |
| Timberland - site index 90 and above | 2016 | $193 | $18 | $74 | $13 | $41 | $9 |
| Tourist attraction, permanent exhibit or other entertainment facilities | 2016 | $590 | $37 | $198 | $17 | $44 | $7 |
| Undefined - Reserved for Use by Department of Revenue | 2016 | $73 | $16 | $56 | $16 | $24 | $16 |
| Utility | 2016 | $86 | $42 | $69 | $15 | $44 | $6 |
| Warehousing, distribution terminal, trucking terminal, or van and storage warehousing | 2016 | $193 | $6 | $74 | $4 | $41 | $3 |