Fort Myers Real Estate Information! Search Fort Myers Homes for sale | Fort Myers Real Estate | Fort Myers Commounity Links Known as the "City of Palms", Fort Myers was made famous by Thomas Alva Edison.  Impressed by the tropical climate and natural beauty, Edison spent his winters here.  Thousands of visitors do the same each season, while the area's permanent population continues to explode. Located on the Caloosahatchee River, 15 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, Fort Myers is a city of diversity. The oldest city in Lee County and the county seat, Fort Myers is the center of government and commerce.  Popular downtown destinations include the Harborside Convention Center, The Yacht Basin, Centennial Park and of course, the famous Edison and Ford winter homes.  Interestingly, the CITY limits are quite small, so most residents who say they live in Fort Myers, really live in  unincorporated Lee County, and are served by all the Lee County services.  Many gated communities exist here, including The Landings, Gulf Harbour, Reflection Lakes, Gateway, Parker Lakes, Lexington County Club, and MORE**  Some communities are golf oriented, some boating, and some are BOTH.  Others are just gated and built by 1 builder with community pool and tennis.  We have something for everyone! Downtown Ft. Myers is in the midst of a renaissance.  Towering resort-style Condominiums are being built along the riverfront offering spectacular views and world class accomodations.  The historic district is a destination in itself offering restaurants for every taste, eclectic shops and trendy night spots. Stately Royal Palms line the streets of the historic in-town neighborhoods, while newer residential and country club communities reach into Southern Lee County.  The newly expanded Southwest Florida International Airport serves both domestic and a growing foreign market.  Book your trip online using   RSW  as our airport code. The City of Palms Park and Lee County Sports Complex are home to the Red Sox and Twins spring training.  Adding to the quality of life here are the campuses of Edison Community College, the Gulf Coast University  and the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center.    Demographics   Fort Myers National Average  Population of Fort Myers 20884 11571  Median Age 39.3 years 37.41 years  Median Household Income $30,151 $39,728  Percentage of Single Households 67.1% 44.72%  Percentage of Married Households 32.9% 55.27%  Percentage Families (households with children) 52.8% 69.28%  Average Household Size 2.19 people 2.57 people  Percentage College or Better 27.1% 25.99%  Percentage White Collar 56.1% 47.07%  Cost of Living   Fort Myers National Average  Cost of Living Index 89.7 102.76  Average Yearly Utility Cost 2999 3250.42  Average Household Total Consumer Expenditures $39,205 per year $41,554 per year  Average Household Education Expenditures $658 per year $729 per year  Average Household Entertainment Expenditures $2,008 per year $2,183 per year  Average Household Transportation Expenditures $8,050 per year $8,682 per year  Average Household Retail Expenditures $22,345 per year $24,198 per year  Average Household Non-RetailExpenditures $15,620 per year $17,353 per year  Quality of Life   Fort Myers National Average  Average Winter High Temperature 72.6 degrees 41.17 degrees  Average Winter Low Temperature 54.0 degrees 22.80 degrees  Average Summer High Temperature 91.6 degrees 86.46 degrees  Average Summer Low Temperature 70.5 degrees 62.23 degrees  Average Annual Precipitation 54.6 inches 38.69 inches  Air Quality Index 24.0 44.69  Total Crime Index 8.4 3.47  Personal Crime Index 8.0 3.40  Culture Index 104.0 93.56