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Crime in Fort Myers summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fort Myers. Key points include:
There were 2,166 total crimes in Fort Myers in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Myers is 2,396.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Myers is 516.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Myers is 1,879.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fort Myers is 13.09% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Fort Myers Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fort Myers / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,166 | 2,396.5 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 467 | 516.7 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 9 | 10.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 67 | 74.1 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 352 | 389.5 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,699 | 1,879.8 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 193 | 213.5 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,359 | 1,503.7 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 147 | 162.6 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fort Myers summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Myers. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Myers is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Myers is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fort Myers is $308,876.
The median income in Fort Myers is $63,732.
Fort Myers's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Myers Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Myers | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 126 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Myers, FL Weather
The average high in Fort Myers is 84.1° and the average low is 64.2°.
There are 75.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Myers |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 84.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Myers Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Myers
The current population in Fort Myers is 95,051. The population has increased 52.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95,051 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 91,730 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 88,699 | 4.7% |
| 2021 | 84,694 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 83,505 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 79,927 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 76,591 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 73,712 | 3.7% |
| 2016 | 71,051 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 68,472 | 3.5% |
| 2014 | 66,167 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 64,488 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 63,427 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 62,773 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 62,362 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Myers
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Fort Myers is:
45.2% White with 42,999 White residents.
21.9% African American with 20,812 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 79 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 1,886 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 1,037 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 4,686 Two Or More residents.
24.8% Hispanic with 23,546 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Myers | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.2% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 21.9% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.8% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Myers
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Fort Myers is 51.1% female with 48,580 female residents.
Fort Myers is 48.9% male with 46,471 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Myers | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Myers for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Fort Myers completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Fort Myers completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Fort Myers completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Fort Myers completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Fort Myers completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Fort Myers completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Fort Myers completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Fort Myers completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Fort Myers completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Myers | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Myers, Florida
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6.8% of households in Fort Myers earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Fort Myers earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Fort Myers earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Fort Myers earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Fort Myers earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Fort Myers earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Fort Myers earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Fort Myers earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.1% of households in Fort Myers earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.6% of households in Fort Myers earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Myers | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.6% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
