Economy & Jobs — Fort Myers, Florida

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$63,732
Estimated 2026~$70,800
Per Capita Income$40,081
Poverty Rate16.3%
Unemployment Rate4.2%
In Labor Force41,714

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare22.2%
Retail14.5%
Professional13.7%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Real Estate Offices1,136
Full Service Restaurants742
Physician Offices543
Fast Food466
Insurance Agencies363
Law Offices340
Beauty Salons303
Dental Offices273
Commercial Banks204
Auto Repair203
Gas Stations169
Accounting Firms149
Grocery Stores129
Coffee Shops126
Hotels Motels115
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.