Living in Lee County, Florida

Lee County is a county in Florida with a population of around 701,982, part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA metro area. The main communities are Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,272/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $401K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 75°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Lee County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 49 and a predominantly working-class population (28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.