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Fort Myers, Florida by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Fort Myers was 4.4 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 69% higher than the statewide rate (2.6). The median household income is $63,732 and the median home value is $384,500. Population: about 95,051 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers police recorded 457 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.4 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is 69% higher than the Florida rate (2.6) and 35% higher than the national rate (3.3). 3 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 1,095 property crimes, a rate of 10.6 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 18% between 2021 and 2025 (557 to 457).
| Offense (2025) | Fort Myers count | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 457 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 49 | 0.47 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 57 | 0.55 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 348 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,095 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 162 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 915 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | 0.17 | 0.71 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Fort Myers changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 557 | 1,394 | 4 |
| 2022 | 599 | 1,601 | 6 |
| 2023 | 636 | 1,543 | 8 |
| 2024 | 480 | 1,454 | 7 |
| 2025 | 457 | 1,095 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Fort Myers Police Department's own reports.
How does Fort Myers compare with Florida?
Households in Fort Myers have a median income of $63,732 (Florida: $74,568). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $384,500, and half of renters pay more than $1,580 a month. About 95,051 people live on 40 square miles of land, roughly 2,373 per square mile. The city lies in Lee County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Fort Myers | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 95,051 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $63,732 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $384,500 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,580 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 49.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Fort Myers?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Lee County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: hurricanes (Very High), coastal flooding (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Fort Myers?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Fort Myers city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Fort Myers?
Inside the city limits there are 30 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Estero Bay Preserve State Park, Lovers Key State Park and Mound Key Archaeological State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Fort Myers
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Fort Myers city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #360 (Fort Myers), Cash America Pawn (Fort Myers), Larrys Estate Jewelry & Pawn (Fort Myers) and Shooter's LLC (Fort Myers).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Fort Myers city limits: Atoz Liquor Lee Blvd- Lehigh Acres (Lehigh Acres), Atoz Liquor Six Mile - Fort Myers (Fort Myers), Colonial Crossings Liquor (Fort Myers), Crossroads Liquor (Lehigh Acres), Exclusive Liquors (Fort Myers), First Street Liquors (Fort Myers) and Forum Wine And Spirits (Fort Myers).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Fort Myers city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Fort Myers?
In 2025, Fort Myers had 4.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (457 reported), 69% higher than the Florida rate (2.6). The property-crime rate was 10.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Fort Myers?
$63,732 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,568 for Florida.
How much do homes cost in Fort Myers?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $384,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $359,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Fort Myers?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Lee County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: hurricanes (Very High), coastal flooding (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Cape Coral, FL (10 mi) · Lehigh Acres, FL (12 mi) · Bonita Springs, FL (19 mi) · Port Charlotte, FL (31 mi) · North Port, FL (38 mi) · Sarasota, FL (66 mi)
More: Florida statewide numbers · county page: Lee County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Fort Myers city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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