Retiring in Fort Myers, Florida

Overview

Classic Gulf coast retirement living with a lower price tag than Naples just south.

Home Price

Homes in Fort Myers typically range from $254k to $457k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Fort Myers's cost of living index is 103.1 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 89°F and winter daytime temperatures around 76°F, with high humidity and a “Endless spring” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 73/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Fort Myers scores a safety index of 56.9/100 and a political stability score of 5.7/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 22 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Golf
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Hurricane exposure
• Rebuilding still ongoing after recent storms