Housing
Home prices and rent in Fort Myers
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Florida and the U.S.
Census geography: Fort Myers city, Florida. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Fort Myers vs. Florida and the U.S.
| Fort Myers | Florida | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,500 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,580 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $63,732 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 49% | 68% | 65% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1988 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,500 | $238,700 | $384,500 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $810 | $1,033 | $1,580 |
| Median household income | $37,360 | $46,409 | $63,732 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA · Lee County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $105,700. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $62,950 | $71,900 | $80,950 | $89,900 | $97,100 | $104,300 | $111,500 | $118,700 |
| Very low income (50%) | $39,300 | $44,950 | $50,500 | $56,200 | $60,700 | $65,200 | $69,700 | $74,200 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $23,600 | $27,000 | $30,350 | $33,700 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Fort Myers?
$384,500, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $359,000 in Florida and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Fort Myers?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,580 a month, versus $1,669 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Fort Myers?
The median home value went from $138,500 in 2014 to $384,500 in 2024 (+178%).
What is fair market rent in Fort Myers?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA is $1,555 for a studio, $1,564 for one bedroom and $1,835 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Fort Myers city, Florida. Values are estimates with margins of error.