Ft Myers FL Real Estate is perfect no matter who you are!
Nestled along the scenic shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River, the city has become an interesting blend of young and old.
Sporting the youngest population in Lee County, with a median age of 32, the City of Fort Myers is also home to the historic winter residences of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Extensive renovation of the historic downtown waterfront is underway, with new restaurants, nightclubs, apartments, and artistic venues providing energy and growth.
Throughout the year, Southwest Florida residents and visitors enjoy cultural events overlooking the river at Centennial Park and the Fort Myers Yacht Basin.
Lee County Population (2000 US Census)
Fort Myers - 48,208
Cape Coral - 102,286
Fort Myers Beach - 6,561
Sanibel/Captiva Islands - 6,064
Bonita Springs - 32,797
Unincorporated Lee County - 244,292
In May of 2008 the number of homes sold in Ft Myers & North Ft Myers was 156. Average Days on Market was 175. The least expensive home sold for 18,000 and the most expensive home sold was for 1,700,000!
The numbers this year were all lower than a year before, with the exception of the Number of homes sold. The number of homes sold was 142. An average day of market was 153. The least expensive home was 28,000 and the most expensive home was sold for 2,500,000.