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Matlacha, FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida.

Population

770

Land area

0.2sq mi

People per sq mi

3,879

ZIP codes

0

Matlacha and its ZIP codes

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Matlacha at a glance

  • Matlacha is about 9.3 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $477,300 (33% above Florida) and median rent is $1,391 a month.

Local data for Matlacha, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Matlacha, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Poverty rate

9.5%

Median home value

$477,300

Median rent

$1,391/mo

Homeownership

82.8%

Bachelor's or higher

24.3%

Median age

65.2

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (117), Scottish Americans (103), German Americans (73).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Matlacha.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,704

301,860 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,329

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$6.3B

FY 2026, $8,311 per person

Lee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Matlacha, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.5%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other13.3%
  • Worked from home10.2%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Matlacha, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

496

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

84,120

24.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 54°F

57.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Matlacha, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.7%

U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts

Diabetes

17.9%

U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts

Smoking

13.3%

U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Matlacha

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Matlacha Isles-Matlacha ShoresCensus-designated place0.6 mi0.2
Pine Island CenterCensus-designated place3.1 mi4.4
Cape CoralCity4.7 mi106.3
PinelandCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.9
BokeeliaCensus-designated place5.4 mi8.9
St. James CityCensus-designated place5.7 mi14.6
Burnt Store MarinaCensus-designated place9.4 mi1.1
Punta RassaCensus-designated place9.6 mi2.4
Lochmoor Waterway EstatesCensus-designated place10 mi2.4
IonaCensus-designated place10 mi6.6
CaptivaCensus-designated place11 mi1.2
McGregorCensus-designated place11 mi2.4
Palmona ParkCensus-designated place12 mi0.8
Whiskey CreekCensus-designated place12 mi1.5
Harlem HeightsCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
Cypress LakeCensus-designated place12 mi3.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Matlacha, FL in?
Matlacha is in Lee County, Florida.
What is the population of Matlacha, FL?
About 770 people live in Matlacha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Matlacha?
Nearby places include Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (0.6 mi), Pine Island Center (3.1 mi), Cape Coral (4.7 mi), Pineland (5.3 mi), Bokeelia (5.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023