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| All Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2022 Estimate (Summary) | ||||
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| Geography | Household Income | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% |
| Lee County | 30% AMI or less | 4255 | 3936 | 23108 |
| Lee County | 30.01-50% AMI | 11896 | 10889 | 14720 |
| Lee County | 50.01-80% AMI | 32759 | 19581 | 7502 |
| Lee County | 80.01-100% AMI | 27723 | 8083 | 1188 |
| Lee County | Greater than 100% AMI | 141822 | 9522 | 1218 |
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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 |
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| Renter Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2022 Estimate (Summary) | ||||
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| Housing Cost Burden | ||||
| Geography | Household Income | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% |
| Lee County | 30% AMI or less | 1453 | 1086 | 10529 |
| Lee County | 30.01-50% AMI | 2244 | 5340 | 8379 |
| Lee County | 50.01-80% AMI | 7405 | 9571 | 2820 |
| Lee County | 80.01-100% AMI | 8135 | 3433 | 317 |
| Lee County | Greater than 100% AMI | 24737 | 1946 | 238 |
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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 |
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| Owner-Occupied Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2022 Estimate (Summary) | ||||
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| Housing Cost Burden | ||||
| Geography | Household Income | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% |
| Lee County | 30% AMI or less | 2802 | 2850 | 12579 |
| Lee County | 30.01-50% AMI | 9652 | 5549 | 6341 |
| Lee County | 50.01-80% AMI | 25354 | 10010 | 4682 |
| Lee County | 80.01-100% AMI | 19588 | 4650 | 871 |
| Lee County | Greater than 100% AMI | 117085 | 7576 | 980 |
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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 |
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| Homeownership Rate (%), 1990 through 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates | ||||
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| Geography | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates |
| Lee County | 72 | 76 | 71 | 73 |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, and 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Median Income ($) by Tenure, 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates | ||||||
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| Geography | Owner Median Income ($) | Margin of Error (+/-) | Renter Median Income ($) | Margin of Error (+/-) | All Households | Margin of Error (+/-) |
| Lee County | 79178 | 1582 | 50621 | 1497 | 69368 | 834 |
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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. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates (with a Mortgage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Geography | <$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 | 177 | 119 | 115 | 111 | 66 | 45 | 592 | 284 | 1029 | 265 | 1609 | 305 | 2111 | 376 | 3185 | 619 | 4352 | 597 | 13771 | 1099 | 17439 | 1117 | 31133 | 1437 | 20091 | 1134 | 9833 | 904 | 5491 | 815 | 2487 | 380 | 4149 | 496 | 117630 | 2571 |
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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. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates (without a Mortgage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Geography | <$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 | 1122 | 297 | 1816 | 406 | 3598 | 619 | 4080 | 641 | 4090 | 565 | 4907 | 506 | 4827 | 518 | 11835 | 951 | 12662 | 957 | 11177 | 975 | 10641 | 1022 | 8024 | 640 | 6252 | 549 | 5618 | 675 | 3815 | 449 | 3026 | 446 | 2633 | 409 | 1732 | 310 | 8657 | 714 | 110512 | 1995 |
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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. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Owner Households by Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income, 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates | ||||||||
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| Geography | 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 | 76454 | 2451 | 40277 | 1901 | 90671 | 2424 | 17426 | 1120 |
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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. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Renter Households by Gross Rent, 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Geography | <$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 (+/-) | $3,500 or More | Margin of Error (+/-) | No Cash Rent | Margin of Error (+/-) | Total | Margin of Error (+/-) |
| Lee County | 232 | 172 | 573 | 244 | 1622 | 426 | 2729 | 417 | 6450 | 642 | 30574 | 1430 | 25238 | 1701 | 7671 | 767 | 2183 | 373 | 1376 | 368 | 1263 | 322 | 3295 | 411 | 83206 | 2084 |
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Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Median Gross Rent ($), 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates | ||
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| Geography | Median Gross Rent | Margin of Error (+/-) |
| Lee County | 1466 | 19 |
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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. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income, 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates | ||||||||
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| Geography | 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 | 34019 | 1837 | 21536 | 1391 | 22717 | 1322 | 4934 | 578 |
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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. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Affordable and Available Rental Units per 100 Renters, Florida Regions, 2021 | |||||||
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| 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 | 26 | 28 | 34 | 49 | 86 | 108 |
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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 |
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| Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units by Income, Florida Regions, 2021 | |||||||
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| 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 | -10,740 | -14,175 | -17,526 | -16,614 | -5,892 | 5,021 |
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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 |
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| Housing Units by Type of Structure, 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Geography | 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 | 230084 | 2342 | 26137 | 1221 | 11880 | 1162 | 18890 | 1160 | 22312 | 1240 | 25405 | 1516 | 44268 | 1709 | 40134 | 1473 | 806 | 233 | 419916 | 177 |
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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. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Vacancy and Occupancy Status, 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates | |||||||||
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| Geography | 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 | 8559 | 4263 | 4175 | 81397 | 295 | 9879 | 108568 | 311348 | 419916 |
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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. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Substandard Housing, 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates | ||||||||
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| Geography | 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 | 6798 | 2.2 | 7085 | 2.3 | 3507 | 0.8 | 2306 | 0.5 |
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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. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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| Wage and Rent Comparison by Industry, 2023 | |||||||||
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| Geography | Industry | 2022 Average Hourly Wage (2023 $) | 2022 Average Annual Wage (2023 $) | Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) | HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent | % Income Needed for 2 BR FMR | # of Workers in 2022 | 2023 3-Person Median Income | Annual Wage as Percent of 3-Person AMI |
| Lee County | Accommodation And Food Services | $14.84 | $30,870 | $772 | $1,451 | 56% | 33,818 | $76,600 | 40% |
| Lee County | Administrative And Waste Services | $23.21 | $48,267 | $1,207 | $1,451 | 36% | 20,122 | $76,600 | 63% |
| Lee County | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting | $20.22 | $42,053 | $1,051 | $1,451 | 41% | 1,334 | $76,600 | 55% |
| Lee County | Arts, Entertainment, And Recreation | $20.17 | $41,962 | $1,049 | $1,451 | 41% | 8,478 | $76,600 | 55% |
| Lee County | Construction | $29.6 | $61,577 | $1,539 | $1,451 | 28% | 36,329 | $76,600 | 80% |
| Lee County | Durable Goods Manufacturing | $32.56 | $67,724 | $1,693 | $1,451 | 26% | 5,861 | $76,600 | 88% |
| Lee County | Educational And Health Services | $32.82 | $68,259 | $1,706 | $1,451 | 26% | 60,919 | $76,600 | 89% |
| Lee County | Educational Services | $26.7 | $55,545 | $1,389 | $1,451 | 31% | 16,668 | $76,600 | 73% |
| Lee County | Finance And Insurance | $48.02 | $99,882 | $2,497 | $1,451 | 17% | 6,820 | $76,600 | 130% |
| Lee County | Financial Activities | $42.78 | $88,980 | $2,225 | $1,451 | 20% | 14,382 | $76,600 | 116% |
| Lee County | Goods Producing | $29.82 | $62,028 | $1,551 | $1,451 | 28% | 45,737 | $76,600 | 81% |
| Lee County | Health Care And Social Assistance | $35.12 | $73,048 | $1,826 | $1,451 | 24% | 44,251 | $76,600 | 95% |
| Lee County | Information | $38.74 | $80,587 | $2,015 | $1,451 | 22% | 2,974 | $76,600 | 105% |
| Lee County | Leisure And Hospitality | $15.91 | $33,093 | $827 | $1,451 | 53% | 42,296 | $76,600 | 43% |
| Lee County | Management Of Companies And Enterprises | $69.01 | $143,534 | $3,588 | $1,451 | 12% | 2,412 | $76,600 | 187% |
| Lee County | Manufacturing | $32.32 | $67,216 | $1,680 | $1,451 | 26% | 7,794 | $76,600 | 88% |
| Lee County | Mining, Quarrying, And Oil And Gas Extraction | $34.27 | $71,279 | $1,782 | $1,451 | 24% | 281 | $76,600 | 93% |
| Lee County | Natural Resources And Mining | $22.66 | $47,132 | $1,178 | $1,451 | 37% | 1,615 | $76,600 | 62% |
| Lee County | Nondurable Goods Manufacturing | $31.58 | $65,679 | $1,642 | $1,451 | 27% | 1,933 | $76,600 | 86% |
| Lee County | Other Services | $22.82 | $47,469 | $1,187 | $1,451 | 37% | 8,999 | $76,600 | 62% |
| Lee County | Professional And Business Services | $35.36 | $73,542 | $1,839 | $1,451 | 24% | 39,592 | $76,600 | 96% |
| Lee County | Professional And Technical Services | $44.93 | $93,461 | $2,337 | $1,451 | 19% | 17,058 | $76,600 | 122% |
| Lee County | Public Administration | $34.96 | $72,714 | $1,818 | $1,451 | 24% | 12,313 | $76,600 | 95% |
| Lee County | Real Estate And Rental And Leasing | $38.05 | $79,147 | $1,979 | $1,451 | 22% | 7,562 | $76,600 | 103% |
| Lee County | Retail Trade | $20.5 | $42,630 | $1,066 | $1,451 | 41% | 41,778 | $76,600 | 56% |
| Lee County | Service-Providing | $28.78 | $59,856 | $1,496 | $1,451 | 29% | 239,806 | $76,600 | 78% |
| Lee County | Trade,Transportation, And Utilities | $25.03 | $52,060 | $1,301 | $1,451 | 33% | 57,944 | $76,600 | 68% |
| Lee County | Transportation And Warehousing | $28.96 | $60,242 | $1,506 | $1,451 | 29% | 7,608 | $76,600 | 79% |
| Lee County | Utilities | $54.99 | $114,384 | $2,860 | $1,451 | 15% | 895 | $76,600 | 149% |
| Lee County | Wholesale Trade | $42.34 | $88,064 | $2,202 | $1,451 | 20% | 7,664 | $76,600 | 115% |
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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). 2022 wage data converted to 2023 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2022 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2023 HUD Fair Market Rent |
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| Wage and Rent Comparison by Occupation, 2023 | |||||||
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| Geography | Occupation | Median Hourly Wage (2023 $) | Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) | 2023 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent | % Income Needed for 2 BR, Median Wage Worker | # of Workers in 2022 | Annual Wage as a % AMI for a Family of 3 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | All Occupations | $19.78 | $1,029 | $1,451 | 42% | 286,420 | 54% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $24.26 | $1,262 | $1,451 | 34% | 1,780 | 66% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Bartenders | $14.53 | $756 | $1,451 | 58% | 1,580 | 39% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Carpenters | $23.44 | $1,219 | $1,451 | 36% | 3,190 | 64% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Cashiers | $13.73 | $714 | $1,451 | 61% | 7,630 | 37% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $24.37 | $1,267 | $1,451 | 34% | 490 | 66% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Childcare Workers | $14.35 | $746 | $1,451 | 58% | 560 | 39% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Construction Laborers | $18.43 | $958 | $1,451 | 45% | 3,950 | 50% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Cooks, Restaurant | $15.72 | $817 | $1,451 | 53% | 4,430 | 43% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Customer Service Representatives | $18.55 | $965 | $1,451 | 45% | 7,480 | 50% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Dental Assistants | $23.09 | $1,201 | $1,451 | 36% | 680 | 63% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Dishwashers | $14.09 | $733 | $1,451 | 59% | 1,460 | 38% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Electricians | $24.4 | $1,269 | $1,451 | 34% | 1,760 | 66% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $34.64 | $1,801 | $1,451 | 24% | 2,210 | 94% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $13.53 | $703 | $1,451 | 62% | 310 | 37% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $13.38 | $696 | $1,451 | 63% | 6,860 | 36% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Firefighters | $29.9 | $1,555 | $1,451 | 28% | 1,060 | 81% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Food Preparation Workers | $15.42 | $802 | $1,451 | 54% | 2,270 | 42% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $17.75 | $923 | $1,451 | 47% | 970 | 48% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $24.39 | $1,268 | $1,451 | 34% | 1,210 | 66% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $23.14 | $1,203 | $1,451 | 36% | 2,450 | 63% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $15.03 | $782 | $1,451 | 56% | 2,360 | 41% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $14.78 | $768 | $1,451 | 57% | 750 | 40% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $14.11 | $734 | $1,451 | 59% | 3,580 | 38% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $17.09 | $889 | $1,451 | 49% | 4,930 | 46% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $12.52 | $651 | $1,451 | 67% | 380 | 34% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $25.97 | $1,350 | $1,451 | 32% | 1,130 | 71% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Light Truck Drivers | $18.9 | $983 | $1,451 | 44% | 2,170 | 51% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $14.68 | $763 | $1,451 | 57% | 2,610 | 40% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Medical Assistants | $19.2 | $998 | $1,451 | 44% | 2,380 | 52% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $23.74 | $1,234 | $1,451 | 35% | 160 | 64% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $34.64 | $1,801 | $1,451 | 24% | 1,060 | 94% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Nursing Assistants | $17.8 | $926 | $1,451 | 47% | 2,650 | 48% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Office Clerks, General | $18.88 | $982 | $1,451 | 44% | 6,300 | 51% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $19.09 | $993 | $1,451 | 44% | 1,320 | 52% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $25.89 | $1,346 | $1,451 | 32% | ** | 70% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Paramedics | $23.33 | $1,213 | $1,451 | 36% | 220 | 63% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Pharmacy Technicians | $18.93 | $985 | $1,451 | 44% | 1,060 | 51% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $24.86 | $1,293 | $1,451 | 34% | 1,520 | 67% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $30.26 | $1,574 | $1,451 | 28% | 790 | 82% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $14.65 | $762 | $1,451 | 57% | 630 | 40% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Receptionists and Information Clerks | $15.99 | $832 | $1,451 | 52% | 2,400 | 43% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Registered Nurses | $39.62 | $2,060 | $1,451 | 21% | 6,030 | 108% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Retail Salespersons | $14.85 | $772 | $1,451 | 56% | 11,330 | 40% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Roofers | $23.09 | $1,201 | $1,451 | 36% | 1,900 | 63% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $34.65 | $1,802 | $1,451 | 24% | 1,410 | 94% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $19.05 | $991 | $1,451 | 44% | 2,990 | 52% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Security Guards | $14.76 | $767 | $1,451 | 57% | 2,160 | 40% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $15.41 | $801 | $1,451 | 54% | 590 | 42% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Tellers | $18.14 | $943 | $1,451 | 46% | 330 | 49% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $18.77 | $976 | $1,451 | 45% | 340 | 51% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA | Waiters and Waitresses | $14.54 | $756 | $1,451 | 58% | 8,550 | 39% |
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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. 2022 wage data converted to 2023 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2022 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; 2023 HUD Fair Market Rent |
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| Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Income (% AMI), 2015-2019 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 0 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 115 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 80 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 150 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 205 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 260 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 315 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 205 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 1,705 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 735 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 1,105 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 1,740 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 815 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 2,970 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 2,165 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 2,535 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 5,360 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 2,285 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 8,050 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 0 |
| 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 | 35 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 14,380 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 15,135 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 26,615 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 16,500 |
| Lee County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 94,630 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 10 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 110 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 95 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 225 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 115 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 210 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 2,505 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 1,695 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 1,995 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 1,090 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 1,730 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 4,345 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 4,380 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 4,710 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 2,175 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 3,660 |
| 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 | 6,670 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 7,395 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 9,365 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 5,670 |
| Lee County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 17,070 |
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Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero. Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2015-2019 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset. |
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| Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Cost Burden, 2015-2019 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 270 | 15 | 75 | 0 |
| Lee County | Owner | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 2,105 | 235 | 330 | 15 |
| Lee County | Owner | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 5,060 | 1,395 | 895 | 15 |
| Lee County | Owner | Hispanic, any race | 14,655 | 3,290 | 2,185 | 260 |
| Lee County | Owner | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Lee County | Owner | White alone, non-Hispanic | 126,710 | 20,985 | 16,595 | 2,965 |
| Lee County | Owner | other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) | 1,005 | 290 | 175 | 15 |
| Lee County | Renter | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee County | Renter | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 460 | 125 | 115 | 55 |
| Lee County | Renter | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 4,240 | 1,900 | 2,455 | 415 |
| Lee County | Renter | Hispanic, any race | 9,020 | 4,515 | 5,400 | 330 |
| Lee County | Renter | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee County | Renter | White alone, non-Hispanic | 23,685 | 10,425 | 10,880 | 1,180 |
| Lee County | Renter | other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) | 595 | 310 | 250 | 15 |
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Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero. Sources: Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2015-2019 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset. |
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| Households by Tenure, Race, and Age of Householder, 2017-2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Race/Ethnicity | Age of Householder | Owners | Renters | Total | Homeownership Rate |
| Lee County | White, Non-Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 78,856 | 32,627 | 111,483 | 71.0% |
| Lee County | White, Non-Hispanic | 65 & Older | 96,815 | 14,575 | 111,390 | 87.0% |
| Lee County | Black, Non-Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 5,655 | 8,264 | 13,919 | 41.0% |
| Lee County | Black, Non-Hispanic | 65 & Older | 2,784 | 762 | 3,546 | 79.0% |
| Lee County | Other, Non-Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 4,668 | 2,051 | 6,719 | 69.0% |
| Lee County | Other, Non-Hispanic | 65 & Older | 2,676 | 526 | 3,202 | 84.0% |
| Lee County | Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 21,091 | 20,441 | 41,532 | 51.0% |
| Lee County | Hispanic | 65 & Older | 4,483 | 2,070 | 6,553 | 68.0% |
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Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero. Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey. |
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| Households by Tenure, Household Type, and Cost Burden, 2017-2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Household Type | Owner/Not Cost Burdened | Owner Cost Burdened | Renter/Not Cost Burdened | Renter Cost Burdened |
| Lee County | Married Couple Household | 103,816 | 22,438 | 16,766 | 10,270 |
| Lee County | Male Only Headed Family | 5,760 | 1,943 | 3,277 | 2,207 |
| Lee County | Female Only Headed Family | 10,338 | 4,407 | 5,716 | 7,388 |
| Lee County | Non-family household | 43,976 | 24,350 | 15,498 | 20,194 |
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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, 2017-2021 American Community Survey. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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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| 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 |
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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. |
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| Household Pulse Survey: Change in Monthly Rent During the Last 12 Months, Florida | ||||||||
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| 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 |
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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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