The Town FilesNorth Fort Myers, Florida
Community in Lee County · population 42,719 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,800
- Household income
- $56,261
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 63.4
North Fort Myers is a community of 42,719 people in Lee County, Florida. The median home is worth $161,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 85% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 80% of Florida towns.
How North Fort Myers ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Fort Myers is worth $161,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $56,261, which is more affordable than 92% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,255 a month. 85.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Fort Myers | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,255 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $56,261 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 85.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.2% | — |
Who lives in North Fort Myers
| People | North Fort Myers | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 45.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in North Fort Myers
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 54.3°F. About 57.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Fort Myers since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 9, 2024 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 31, 1965.
Severe weather in Lee County since 1996
Lee County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Lee County
Lee County had 299,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,578 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in North Fort Myers itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in North Fort Myers
8 public schools with 6,449 students, about 22.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,831 | 23.2 |
| NORTH FORT MYERS ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS | PK-8 | 1,165 | 22.4 |
| TROPIC ISLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 818 | 20.0 |
| HANCOCK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 788 | 23.2 |
| DR CARRIE D ROBINSON LITTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 600 | 21.4 |
| BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 596 | 22.9 |
| J. COLIN ENGLISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 540 | 20.8 |
| NORTHERN PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 111 | 55.5 |
Towns near North Fort Myers
- Suncoast Estates, FL1.5 mi · 4,097 people · home $106,800
- Tice, FL3.4 mi · 4,853 people · home $174,800
- Fort Myers Shores, FL6.3 mi · 5,774 people · home $292,900
- Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL6.4 mi · 5,828 people · home $386,200
- Fort Myers, FL7.0 mi · 86,395 people · home $384,500
- Buckingham, FL7.9 mi · 4,443 people · home $431,100
- Pine Manor, FL10.2 mi · 4,122 people · home $273,800
- Whiskey Creek, FL10.5 mi · 4,842 people · home $379,600
North Fort Myers questions
Is North Fort Myers, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Fort Myers scores better for retirees than 62% of Florida towns and quieter than 77%. 45.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 63.4).
How much does a house cost in North Fort Myers?
The median owner-occupied home in North Fort Myers is valued at $161,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,261, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,255 a month.
What is the weather like in North Fort Myers?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 54.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does North Fort Myers get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Fort Myers since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)