How many renters in Fort Myers, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.0% (±3.7 points) of renting households in Fort Myers, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.0% (±3.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.8% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.9% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Myers
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Myers | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.7% (±1.6 points) | 6.3% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.3% (±1.8 points) | 7.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.2% (±2.4 points) | 13.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±2.2 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±1.8 points) | 9.9% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.8% (±3.2 points) | 50.1% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Fort Myers against Lee County, its state and the nation
| Fort Myers | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.0% (±3.7 points) | 60.0% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.8% (±3.2 points) | 50.1% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.9% (±2.2 points) | 35.1% (±1.2 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,377 (±$3,830) | $54,866 (±$2,613) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,580 (±$44) | $1,712 (±$17) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fort Myers, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lee County (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lee County, Fort Myers ranks 15 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 341 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Fort Myers
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | — | 62.0% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Tice | 3.9 mi | 41.9% (±16.6 points) | Lower |
| Pine Manor | 4.3 mi | 70.3% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whiskey Creek | 4.9 mi | 22.0% (±33.0 points) | Lower |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 4.9 mi | 29.8% (±19.1 points) | Lower |
| Villas | 5.3 mi | 63.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckingham | 5.5 mi | 31.8% (±66.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gateway | 5.9 mi | 41.1% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmona Park | 6.2 mi | 63.3% (±52.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tice, FL (41.9%), Whiskey Creek, FL (22.0%), Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL (29.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Verandah | 67.5% (±51.4 points) |
| 10 | Fort Myers Shores | 67.4% (±29.0 points) |
| 11 | Alva | 65.7% (±57.8 points) |
| 12 | Cape Coral | 65.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Palmona Park | 63.3% (±52.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Villas | 63.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 15 | Fort Myers | 62.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 16 | Bonita Springs | 60.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 17 | Pine Island Center | 60.1% (±35.7 points) |
| 18 | Lehigh Acres | 58.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 | North Fort Myers | 53.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 20 | Estero | 53.5% (±11.0 points) |
| 21 | Cypress Lake | 51.0% (±9.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Lee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Myers
Are renters in Fort Myers rent-burdened?
62.0% of renting households in Fort Myers pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Fort Myers spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Myers, FL spends 36.9% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Myers city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Myers city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Myers city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fort Myers city, Florida (place:24125, in state:12).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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