Living in Fort Myers
Fort Myers is a large place in Florida, United States, home to 74,013 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 22%, #3,536 of 16,523), business owners (top 28%, #3,316 of 12,111), commuters (top 32%, #1,983 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Fort Myers
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The Gulf of Mexico is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 28 min and sets around 23:40; in late June it sets around 2:24.
How Fort Myers ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #7,108 of 11,898 | #241 of 689 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #5,503 of 9,771 | #123 of 596 | Map |
| Low-income family | 36 | #5,873 of 8,006 | #256 of 554 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,505 of 6,237 | #222 of 456 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,665 of 9,474 | #171 of 615 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,744 of 9,474 | #147 of 615 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,522 of 10,762 | #180 of 639 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #2,261 of 4,537 | #162 of 336 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #2,213 of 4,444 | #163 of 322 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #2,001 of 3,053 | #158 of 231 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,204 of 7,271 | #120 of 485 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #1,983 of 6,227 | #135 of 429 | Map |
| Car-free household | 59 | #1,756 of 3,933 | #126 of 282 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 41 | #4,311 of 8,006 | #131 of 554 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 32 | #8,364 of 12,111 | #257 of 680 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #2,166 of 4,114 | #159 of 298 | Map |
| Expat professional | 61 | #3,169 of 7,271 | #208 of 485 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #5,313 of 9,474 | #212 of 615 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #8,210 of 18,063 | #127 of 808 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #3,536 of 16,523 | #71 of 779 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,401 of 18,063 | #235 of 808 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,909 of 16,523 | #199 of 779 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #2,805 of 21,167 | #217 of 852 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 39 | #12,010 of 12,111 | #608 of 680 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,273 of 6,413 | #176 of 625 | Map |
| Business owner | 65 | #3,316 of 12,111 | #237 of 680 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,762 of 4,750 | #111 of 351 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- North Fort Myers 6 km
- Villas (Florida) 8 km
- McGregor (Florida) 10 km
- Gateway (Florida) 10 km
- Cypress Lake 11 km
- Cape Coral 13 km
- Fort Myers Shores 14 km
- Iona (Florida) 17 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.