Housing by town in Lee County, Florida
Lee County, Florida has 33 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,712 (±$17) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,154 in 2015–2019 (+48.4%; Up after inflation).
St. James City has the highest median gross rent ($2,829) and Sanibel the lowest ($811).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,712 (±$17)
- Households that rent
- 25.7%
- Median household income
- $76,107
- Places
- 33
Cities, towns and townships in Lee County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alva | $1,778 | 6.3% | $85,919 | $375,600 | $2,355 |
| Bokeelia | $1,255 | 10.4% | $71,250 | $369,600 | $3,325 |
| Bonita Springs | $1,882 | 18.2% | $95,210 | $497,100 | $3,980 |
| Buckingham | $2,196 | 5.0% | $112,568 | $431,100 | $2,534 |
| Burnt Store Marina | $2,393 | 12.4% | $93,250 | $430,100 | $3,036 |
| Cape Coral | $1,858 | 22.8% | $78,104 | $373,500 | $3,176 |
| Cypress Lake | $1,756 | 24.0% | $62,590 | $258,900 | $1,594 |
| Estero | $1,920 | 14.0% | $104,102 | $461,900 | $3,877 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $1,339 | 100.0% | $26,354 | — | — |
| Fort Myers | $1,580 | 50.9% | $63,732 | $384,500 | $3,819 |
| Fort Myers Beach | $1,836 | 11.3% | $91,291 | $642,400 | $5,370 |
| Fort Myers Shores | $1,567 | 46.2% | $72,955 | $292,900 | $1,959 |
| Gateway | $1,886 | 15.1% | $107,484 | $453,900 | $3,895 |
| Harlem Heights | $1,478 | 51.4% | $57,014 | $196,300 | $716 |
| Iona | $1,913 | 28.0% | $66,827 | $322,800 | $2,353 |
| Lehigh Acres | $1,657 | 30.0% | $66,890 | $292,400 | $1,890 |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | $2,014 | 14.0% | $97,667 | $386,200 | $2,665 |
| McGregor | $1,762 | 20.3% | $104,788 | $467,600 | $3,188 |
| North Fort Myers | $1,255 | 14.3% | $56,261 | $161,800 | $1,460 |
| Olga | $2,129 | 24.7% | $93,576 | $315,100 | $2,318 |
| Palmona Park | $1,554 | 51.5% | $43,930 | — | $1,140 |
| Pine Island Center | $1,206 | 28.3% | $68,173 | $308,900 | $2,608 |
| Pine Manor | $1,171 | 71.3% | $45,697 | $273,800 | — |
| Punta Rassa | $2,771 | 63.9% | $91,000 | $589,800 | $5,505 |
| San Carlos Park | $1,715 | 26.4% | $85,952 | $325,000 | $1,770 |
| Sanibel | $811 | 10.1% | $108,644 | $957,300 | $7,956 |
| St. James City | $2,829 | 9.2% | $69,403 | $319,700 | $2,753 |
| Suncoast Estates | $1,279 | 38.5% | $38,503 | $106,800 | $929 |
| Three Oaks | $1,887 | 41.1% | $107,417 | $479,500 | $3,364 |
| Tice | $1,148 | 56.6% | $53,505 | $174,800 | $1,092 |
| Verandah | — | 5.9% | $120,962 | $643,300 | $6,439 |
| Villas | $1,695 | 35.8% | $58,413 | $248,700 | $1,759 |
| Whiskey Creek | $1,814 | 10.3% | $104,476 | $379,600 | $2,401 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,600 | $39,300 | $62,950 |
| 2 people | $27,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 3 people | $30,350 | $50,500 | $80,950 |
| 4 people | $33,700 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,200 | $104,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,700 | $111,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,200 | $118,700 |
How the places in Lee County rank across Florida
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Crime reported to police in Lee County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,292 | 271 | 8,632 | 1,019 | 846,835 | 3 of 4 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for Lee County recorded 2,292 violent and 8,632 property crimes, 271 and 1,019 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lee County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Sheriff's Office | 517,538 | 1,379 | 4,989 |
| Cape Coral Police Department | 228,672 | 277 | 2,088 |
| Fort Myers Police Department | 100,625 | 636 | 1,555 |
| Sanibel Police Department | 6,532 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Lee County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34135 | 48,252 | $1,903 | $461,200 | $91,380 | 17.7% |
| 33914 | 45,540 | $1,867 | $447,100 | $83,503 | 20.6% |
| 33905 | 41,381 | $1,615 | $283,300 | $71,987 | 37.2% |
| 33909 | 40,231 | $1,902 | $324,100 | $73,053 | 29.6% |
| 33908 | 37,423 | $1,871 | $379,300 | $75,396 | 28.3% |
| 33993 | 35,580 | $2,180 | $364,800 | $90,577 | 12.6% |
| 33990 | 34,713 | $1,758 | $353,500 | $70,665 | 27.4% |
| 33904 | 33,599 | $1,710 | $383,000 | $71,190 | 23.0% |
| 33917 | 33,380 | $1,360 | $198,600 | $55,000 | 16.3% |
| 33928 | 31,926 | $1,976 | $465,500 | $102,624 | 12.6% |
| 33913 | 31,538 | $2,005 | $488,800 | $110,373 | 9.5% |
| 33971 | 30,790 | $1,874 | $310,000 | $77,723 | 21.6% |
| 33919 | 30,412 | $1,764 | $336,000 | $80,451 | 21.6% |
| 33967 | 28,341 | $1,771 | $364,400 | $90,519 | 28.9% |
| 33916 | 27,943 | $1,463 | $266,500 | $52,586 | 66.2% |
| 33991 | 27,725 | $2,033 | $390,300 | $84,470 | 21.3% |
| 33907 | 25,033 | $1,614 | $257,800 | $52,478 | 52.7% |
| 33901 | 24,481 | $1,351 | $302,500 | $51,816 | 52.8% |
| 33903 | 23,655 | $1,349 | $152,300 | $56,993 | 17.6% |
| 33976 | 20,277 | $1,841 | $300,200 | $72,679 | 28.2% |
| 33974 | 19,927 | $1,786 | $312,600 | $72,192 | 27.3% |
| 33912 | 19,533 | $1,679 | $409,100 | $103,194 | 12.7% |
| 33972 | 17,285 | $1,552 | $320,600 | $73,819 | 19.9% |
| 34134 | 16,475 | $1,799 | $705,500 | $130,719 | 17.8% |
| 33973 | 14,392 | $1,618 | $355,800 | $60,530 | 77.1% |
| 33966 | 12,513 | $1,884 | $388,800 | $84,965 | 41.8% |
| 33920 | 9,062 | $2,077 | $420,900 | $98,571 | 10.4% |
| 33931 | 8,350 | $1,703 | $527,900 | $79,018 | 10.7% |
| 33957 | 6,418 | $811 | $957,300 | $108,644 | 10.1% |
| 33965 | 4,836 | $1,339 | — | $26,354 | 100.0% |
| 33922 | 4,226 | $1,217 | $355,800 | $71,164 | 16.2% |
| 33956 | 3,405 | $2,829 | $318,200 | $69,534 | 9.2% |
| 33921 | 391 | — | $2,000,000 or more | — | 0.0% |
| 33924 | 109 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Lee County
What is the crime rate in Lee County?
In 2023, the police departments that report for Lee County recorded 271 violent and 1,019 property crimes per 100,000 residents (2,292 violent and 8,632 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lee County has the highest rent?
St. James City has the highest median gross rent, $2,829 (±$346) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lee County has the lowest rent?
Sanibel has the lowest median gross rent, $811 (±$111) a month.
What is the median rent in Lee County, Florida?
The median gross rent in Lee County is $1,712 (±$17) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee County, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee County, Florida
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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