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Verandah, FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida.

Population

1,900

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

892

ZIP codes

0

Verandah and its ZIP codes

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Verandah at a glance

  • Verandah is about 2.1 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $120,962 a year, 62% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $643,300 (79% above Florida).

Local data for Verandah, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Verandah, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$120,962

Poverty rate

3.4%

Median home value

$643,300

Homeownership

94.1%

Bachelor's or higher

60.2%

Median age

68.8

Average commute

30.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (324), German Americans (298), Italian Americans (181).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Aug 2026, +0.5 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

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

  • Drove alone34.8%
  • Carpooled3.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home59.1%

Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Verandah, 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 Verandah, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.6%

U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

7.8%

U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

Cities near Verandah

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Fort Myers ShoresCensus-designated place1.1 mi2.1
BuckinghamCensus-designated place2.3 mi18
OlgaCensus-designated place3.3 mi4.2
North Fort MyersCensus-designated place4.1 mi49.3
TiceCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.2
Fort MyersCity7.4 mi40.1
Suncoast EstatesCensus-designated place7.5 mi2.7
AlvaCensus-designated place7.8 mi17.5
GatewayCensus-designated place8.1 mi5.4
Lehigh AcresCensus-designated place8.3 mi92.7
Palmona ParkCensus-designated place9.1 mi0.8
Charleston ParkCensus-designated place10 mi0.1
Lochmoor Waterway EstatesCensus-designated place11 mi2.4
Page ParkCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
Pine ManorCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
Whiskey CreekCensus-designated place12 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Verandah, FL in?
Verandah is in Lee County, Florida.
What is the population of Verandah, FL?
About 1,900 people live in Verandah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Verandah?
Nearby places include Fort Myers Shores (1.1 mi), Buckingham (2.3 mi), Olga (3.3 mi), North Fort Myers (4.1 mi), Tice (4.5 mi).

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