Housing & Real Estate — Fort Myers, Florida
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 47,068 |
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| Occupied | 36,431 |
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| Vacant | 10,637 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 17,992 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 18,439 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $384,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$474,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,442/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,819/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 27.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 52.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 13,295 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 12,990 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 4,362 |
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| Built before 1960 | 4,182 |
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| Median Year Built | 1999 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
