City safety & data profile

North Fort MyersFL

North Fort Myers, FL is a 39K-resident city in Lee County with a median household income of $56,261.

Lee County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Fort Myers, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Fort Myers has a population larger than 73% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $161,800.

Data updated 2026-07-22

39K
Population
Top 27%
By size
$56,261
Median income
$161,800
Median home
14.8%
Poverty rate

The read on North Fort Myers

North Fort Myers posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities

Where North Fort Myers income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,261 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Fort Myers, FL beyond the headline numbers

North Fort Myers sits inside Lee County, Florida, at roughly 26.67°N, -81.88°W. Population 39,407, $56,261 median household income. Median home value $161,800, median rent $1,255. Poverty rate 14.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Fort Myers's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 49%, then short sleep duration at 31.7%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Fort Myers from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
39,407
North Fort Myers
Median Income
$56,261
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$161,800
-29% vs avg
Median Age
63.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lee County) - North Fort Myers's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
818K+29%
Median Income
$76,107+60%
Median Home Value
$362,200+142%
Poverty Rate
12%-22%
Unemployment
4%-70%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Fort Myers, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
Poverty Rate
14.8% +4% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.6%
Work From Home 12.1%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 84.1%
African American 1%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
49%
Short Sleep Duration
31.7%
Obesity
30.5%
Physical Inactivity
30.1%
Diabetes
18.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.9%
Current Smoking
13.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
13.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.8%
Annual Checkup 84.6%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
10.7%
Current Asthma
9.6%
Stroke
6.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Fort Myers, FL? ▼
North Fort Myers, FL has a population of 39,407 people, located in Lee County, Florida.
What is the median household income in North Fort Myers? ▼
The median household income in North Fort Myers, FL is $56,261 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
What is the median home value in North Fort Myers? ▼
The median home value in North Fort Myers, FL is $161,800. Median rent is $1,255/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Fort Myers? ▼
The top health indicators in North Fort Myers include High Blood Pressure (49%), Short Sleep Duration (31.7%), Obesity (30.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Fort Myers? ▼
The median age in North Fort Myers, FL is 63.4 years. 21.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Fort Myers, FL is located in Lee County, Florida. With a population of 39K and a $56,261 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the North Fort Myers area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Fort Myers's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.