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All Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Lee County 30% AMI or less 4304 3749 23098
Lee County 30.01-50% AMI 10537 10172 16247
Lee County 50.01-80% AMI 28737 21091 8718
Lee County 80.01-100% AMI 25912 9724 1616
Lee County Greater than 100% AMI 155392 10767 1286

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Renter Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Lee County 30% AMI or less 1589 773 10843
Lee County 30.01-50% AMI 2081 4731 9693
Lee County 50.01-80% AMI 6238 11254 3675
Lee County 80.01-100% AMI 8372 4793 467
Lee County Greater than 100% AMI 29253 2677 242

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Owner-Occupied Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Lee County 30% AMI or less 2715 2976 12255
Lee County 30.01-50% AMI 8456 5441 6554
Lee County 50.01-80% AMI 22499 9837 5043
Lee County 80.01-100% AMI 17540 4931 1149
Lee County Greater than 100% AMI 126139 8090 1044

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Homeownership Rate (%), 1990 through 2023 Estimates
Geography 1990 2000 2010 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
Lee County 72 76 71 74

Notes: 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, and 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates


Median Income ($) by Tenure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Owner Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) Renter Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) All Households Margin of Error (+/-)
Lee County 2023 1-Year 79962 2758 52111 3889 71547 1921

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (with a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,249 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,250-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500-$3,999 Margin of Error (+/-) >$4,000 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Lee County 2023 1-Year - - 272 247 - - - - 607 414 841 484 2299 988 2435 969 3493 963 10757 1852 15078 2318 31365 3004 24728 2568 13206 1984 10496 1764 5216 1285 7021 1285 128029 5122

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (without a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$100 Margin of Error (+/-) $100-$149 Margin of Error (+/-) $150-$199 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$249 Margin of Error (+/-) $250-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$349 Margin of Error (+/-) $350-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1000-$1099 Margin of Error (+/-) $1100-$1199 Margin of Error (+/-) $1200-$1299 Margin of Error (+/-) $1300-$1399 Margin of Error (+/-) $1400-$1499 Margin of Error (+/-) >$1500 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Not Mortgaged Margin of Error (+/-)
Lee County 2023 1-Year 435 328 1731 731 2523 902 2982 827 3270 825 4541 1247 4361 1153 8922 1449 11758 1814 10772 1376 11373 1799 10953 1655 8774 1630 5630 1169 5529 1129 4622 1001 3040 935 1993 761 14222 1849 117431 4121

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source With Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) With Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-)
Lee County 2023 1-Year 77748 5117 49295 3747 91874 4785 22881 2615

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Renter Households by Gross Rent, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$749 Margin of Error (+/-) $750-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500 or More Margin of Error (+/-) No Cash Rent Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Lee County 2023 1-Year - - - - 1975 831 2995 1216 3386 1079 14082 2417 27066 3665 17175 2860 5974 1986 1171 765 3432 1074 3380 902 80878 5384

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Median Gross Rent ($), 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Median Gross Rent Margin of Error (+/-)
Lee County 2023 1-Year 1797 42

Notes: Includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) 30-49.9% Margin of Error (+/-) 50% or More Margin of Error (+/-) Total - Not computed Margin of Error (+/-)
Lee County 2023 1-Year 24661 2775 23106 3284 27864 3769 5247 1339

Notes: Counts refer to number of households paying less than 30%, 30-49.9%, and 50% or more of income for gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Affordable and Available Rental Units per 100 Renters, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Lee 24 104 24 31 57 99

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units by Income, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Lee -10,362 2,497 -18,311 -20,335 -17,333 -352

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units for a particular income range shows the number of affordable/available units in the range minus the number of renter households in that range. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Housing Units by Type of Structure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1, detached Margin of Error (+/-) 1, attached Margin of Error (+/-) 2 Margin of Error (+/-) 3 or 4 Margin of Error (+/-) 5 to 9 Margin of Error (+/-) 10 to 19 Margin of Error (+/-) 20 or more Margin of Error (+/-) Mobile Home or Trailer Margin of Error (+/-) Other Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Lee County 2023 1-Year 252562 5129 33690 3402 11332 1995 17286 2221 26620 2799 28261 3019 46331 3673 35302 3185 718 434 452102 137

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Vacancy and Occupancy Status, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source For Rent For Sale Only Rented or Sold Not Occupied Seasonal,Recreational or Occasional Use For Migrant Workers Other Vacant Total Vacant Total Occupied Total Units
Lee County 2023 1-Year 10357 4539 2265 79537 403 28663 125764 326338 452102

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Substandard Housing, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1.01 or More Persons per Room Share of Occupied Units (%) No Fuel Used Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%)
Lee County 2023 1-Year 9230 2.8 7334 2.2 11417 2.5 8176 1.8

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Wage and Rent Comparison by Industry, 2024
Geography Industry 2023 Average Hourly Wage (2024 $) 2023 Average Annual Wage (2024 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR FMR # of Workers in 2023 2024 3-Person Median Income Annual Wage as Percent of 3-Person AMI
Lee County Accommodation and Food Services $14.8 $30,815 $770 $1,677 65% 32,179 $84,200 37%
Lee County Administrative and Waste Services $24.2 $50,376 $1,259 $1,677 40% 20,669 $84,200 60%
Lee County Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $20.5 $42,632 $1,066 $1,677 47% 1,287 $84,200 51%
Lee County Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $21.2 $44,080 $1,102 $1,677 46% 8,536 $84,200 52%
Lee County Construction $31.1 $64,781 $1,620 $1,677 31% 39,885 $84,200 77%
Lee County Durable Goods Manufacturing $34.4 $71,504 $1,788 $1,677 28% 6,120 $84,200 85%
Lee County Educational Services $27.4 $56,950 $1,424 $1,677 35% 16,973 $84,200 68%
Lee County Finance and Insurance $50.2 $104,367 $2,609 $1,677 19% 6,794 $84,200 124%
Lee County Health Care and Social Assistance $34.6 $72,014 $1,800 $1,677 28% 46,273 $84,200 86%
Lee County Information $40.5 $84,285 $2,107 $1,677 24% 3,148 $84,200 100%
Lee County Management of Companies and Enterprises $66.9 $139,206 $3,480 $1,677 14% 2,380 $84,200 165%
Lee County Mining $36.4 $75,801 $1,895 $1,677 27% 288 $84,200 90%
Lee County Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing $32.8 $68,261 $1,707 $1,677 29% 1,935 $84,200 81%
Lee County Professional and Technical Services $46.8 $97,399 $2,435 $1,677 21% 17,501 $84,200 116%
Lee County Public Administration $35.5 $73,747 $1,844 $1,677 27% 12,531 $84,200 88%
Lee County Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $39 $81,042 $2,026 $1,677 25% 7,614 $84,200 96%
Lee County Retail Trade $20.6 $42,855 $1,071 $1,677 47% 42,582 $84,200 51%
Lee County Transportation and Warehousing $28.7 $59,709 $1,493 $1,677 34% 7,972 $84,200 71%
Lee County Utilities $52.1 $108,339 $2,708 $1,677 19% 915 $84,200 129%
Lee County Wholesale Trade $45.2 $94,062 $2,352 $1,677 21% 7,868 $84,200 112%

Notes: Based on average annual wages for industry sector, converted to hourly wages by dividing by 2000 (assumes 40-hour work week, 50 weeks per year). 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Wage and Rent Comparison by Occupation, 2024
Geography Occupation Median Hourly Wage (2024 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2024 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR, Median Wage Worker # of Workers in 2024 Annual Wage as a % AMI for a Family of 3
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $23.15 $1,204 $1,677 42% 1,710 57.2%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Bartenders $15.35 $798 $1,677 63% 1,990 37.9%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Carpenters $22.89 $1,190 $1,677 42% 3,230 56.5%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Cashiers $14.00 $728 $1,677 69% 6,660 34.6%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Child, Family, and School Social Workers $26.60 $1,383 $1,677 36% 690 65.7%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Childcare Workers $14.60 $759 $1,677 66% 410 36.1%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Construction Laborers $19.19 $998 $1,677 50% 4,480 47.4%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Cooks, Restaurant $17.63 $917 $1,677 55% 4,720 43.6%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Correctional Officers and Jailers $20.84 $1,084 $1,677 46% 50 51.5%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Customer Service Representatives $18.55 $965 $1,677 52% 7,700 45.8%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Dental Assistants $21.16 $1,100 $1,677 46% 800 52.3%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Dishwashers $14.30 $744 $1,677 68% 1,230 35.3%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Electricians $24.21 $1,259 $1,677 40% 1,950 59.8%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $28.10 $1,461 $1,677 34% 2,300 69.4%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $16.15 $840 $1,677 60% 180 39.9%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Fast Food and Counter Workers $13.57 $706 $1,677 71% 7,590 33.5%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Firefighters $33.55 $1,745 $1,677 29% 930 82.9%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Food Preparation Workers $17.48 $909 $1,677 55% 2,310 43.2%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $14.07 $732 $1,677 69% 1,080 34.8%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $23.99 $1,247 $1,677 40% 1,750 59.3%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $23.39 $1,216 $1,677 41% 2,970 57.8%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Home Health and Personal Care Aides $16.01 $833 $1,677 60% 3,050 39.5%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $15.87 $825 $1,677 61% 540 39.2%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $16.50 $858 $1,677 59% 3,660 40.8%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $17.21 $895 $1,677 56% 5,230 42.5%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $14.48 $753 $1,677 67% 350 35.8%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $29.00 $1,508 $1,677 33% 1,070 71.6%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Light Truck Drivers $18.94 $985 $1,677 51% 2,330 46.8%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $15.33 $797 $1,677 63% 2,410 37.9%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Medical Assistants $20.91 $1,087 $1,677 46% 2,320 51.7%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $25.81 $1,342 $1,677 38% 160 63.8%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $28.06 $1,459 $1,677 35% 1,150 69.3%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Nursing Assistants $19.22 $999 $1,677 50% 2,630 47.5%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Office Clerks, General $21.20 $1,102 $1,677 46% 6,360 52.4%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Painters, Construction and Maintenance $22.02 $1,145 $1,677 44% 1,380 54.4%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Paralegals and Legal Assistants $29.06 $1,511 $1,677 33% 980 71.8%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Paramedics $25.27 $1,314 $1,677 38% 270 62.4%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Pharmacy Technicians $19.60 $1,019 $1,677 49% 1,230 48.4%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $23.50 $1,222 $1,677 41% 1,900 58.1%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $37.01 $1,925 $1,677 26% not avail. 91.4%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $16.38 $852 $1,677 59% 820 40.5%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Receptionists and Information Clerks $17.54 $912 $1,677 55% 2,530 43.3%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Registered Nurses $41.39 $2,152 $1,677 23% 6,560 102.2%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Retail Salespersons $14.85 $772 $1,677 65% 12,030 36.7%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Roofers $21.63 $1,125 $1,677 45% 2,340 53.4%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $28.01 $1,457 $1,677 35% 1,170 69.2%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $19.95 $1,037 $1,677 49% 3,380 49.3%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Security Guards $16.87 $877 $1,677 57% 2,400 41.7%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $16.64 $865 $1,677 58% 180 41.1%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Tellers $21.15 $1,100 $1,677 46% 470 52.2%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Total all occupations $21.70 $1,128 $1,677 45% 300,380 53.6%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $19.06 $991 $1,677 51% 300 47.1%
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Waiters and Waitresses $14.29 $743 $1,677 68% 7,870 35.3%

Notes: Statewide FMRs come from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach report and are averages weighted by the number of renters in each county. 2024 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2024 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Income (% AMI), 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity Household Income Households
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 10
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 25
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 85
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 69
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 75
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 445
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 320
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 300
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 185
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 2,070
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 725
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,080
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 1,945
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 980
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 3,210
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 2,670
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 2,385
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 5,970
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 2,945
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 11,590
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 4
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 10
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 4
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 15,275
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 14,490
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 24,925
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 16,980
Lee County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 104,440
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 4
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 10
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 15
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 100
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 140
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 120
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 90
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 450
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 2,390
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,650
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 1,925
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,525
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 1,720
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 4,045
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 4,585
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 5,430
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 3,005
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 5,015
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 4
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 5,935
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 6,750
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 9,440
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 6,355
Lee County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 18,840

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Cost Burden, 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50% Not computed
Lee County Owner American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 180 15 75 0
Lee County Owner Asian alone, non-Hispanic 2,585 215 475 40
Lee County Owner Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 5,440 1,255 1,245 0
Lee County Owner Hispanic, any race 18,150 3,990 3,030 400
Lee County Owner Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 4 0 15 0
Lee County Owner White alone, non-Hispanic 132,390 22,275 18,690 2,755
Lee County Owner other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 2,435 725 330 55
Lee County Renter American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30 4 0 0
Lee County Renter Asian alone, non-Hispanic 660 75 140 35
Lee County Renter Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 4,310 2,105 2,275 510
Lee County Renter Hispanic, any race 10,200 5,780 5,680 425
Lee County Renter Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 4 0 0 0
Lee County Renter White alone, non-Hispanic 23,420 11,105 11,965 825
Lee County Renter other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 650 800 510 80

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race, and Age of Householder, 2019-2023
Geography Race/Ethnicity Age of Householder Owners Renters Total Homeownership Rate
Lee County White, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 81,872 32,819 114,691 71.0%
Lee County White, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 104,736 14,699 119,435 88.0%
Lee County Black, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 6,111 8,468 14,579 42.0%
Lee County Black, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 3,043 792 3,835 79.0%
Lee County Other, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 5,734 3,049 8,783 65.0%
Lee County Other, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 2,994 546 3,540 85.0%
Lee County Hispanic 64 or Younger 25,573 21,469 47,042 54.0%
Lee County Hispanic 65 & Older 5,405 2,279 7,684 70.0%

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero.

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Households by Tenure, Household Type, and Cost Burden, 2019-2023
Geography Household Type Owner/Not Cost Burdened Owner Cost Burdened Renter/Not Cost Burdened Renter Cost Burdened
Lee County Married Couple Household 112,398 25,051 14,502 11,195
Lee County Male Only Headed Family 5,737 2,184 2,626 2,722
Lee County Female Only Headed Family 11,394 5,435 6,063 8,030
Lee County Non-family household 46,002 27,267 15,824 23,159

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero. "Cost Burdened" households are those paying more than 30% of income for housing costs."

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Owner-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on mortgage Not caught up Did not report Owned free and clear
Florida 6,076,656 592,315 88,301 4,026,883

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Foreclosure, Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to forelcousre in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida - 67,777 232,395 243,185 48,957

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage, that are not current on mortgage payments; populations in owner-occupied units where the mortgage is current or without a mortgage are not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Renter-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on rent payments Not caught up Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 3,844,579 743,360 22,918 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Eviction,Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to eviction in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida 22,874 77,854 190,294 317,484 134,854

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units, that are not current on rent payments; population in units that are current on rent payments is not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Change in Monthly Rent During the Last 12 Months, Florida
Geography No change in rent in last 12 months Rent decreased Rent increased by <$100 Rent increased by <$100-$249 Rent increased by <$250-$500 Rent increased by more than $500 Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 1,156,648 16,344 598,861 1,650,216 832,608 337,533 18,645 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.

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