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Housing Affordability in Lee County, FL
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 35.9%
- Florida 37.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 60.0%
- Florida 60.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 27.9%
- Florida 27.5%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,921/mo
- Florida $1,959/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more47,58560.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more67,00327.9%
- Renters paying 50% or more25,51532.2%
- Median rent as a share of income: 35.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 24.3%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $758/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 4.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County, FL | 35.9% | 60.0% | 27.9% | 35.1% |
| Florida | 37.7% | 60.1% | 27.5% | 35.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Lee County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | 39.7% | 65.4% | 32.5% | 37.2% |
| Lehigh Acres | 37.6% | 58.7% | 28.8% | 36.2% |
| Fort Myers | 44.6% | 62.1% | 27.1% | 36.9% |
| Bonita Springs | 31.2% | 60.9% | 25.0% | 36.2% |
| North Fort Myers | 31.0% | 53.7% | 27.4% | 32.6% |
| Estero | 26.4% | 53.5% | 22.2% | 32.0% |
| San Carlos Park | 28.5% | 44.5% | 23.2% | 27.9% |
| Villas | 45.9% | 63.3% | 36.1% | 34.1% |
| Iona | 40.8% | 75.9% | 27.5% | 46.0% |
| Cypress Lake | 34.8% | 50.9% | 29.8% | 30.6% |
| Gateway | 24.4% | 41.1% | 21.6% | 24.9% |
| McGregor | 22.1% | 37.9% | 18.3% | 25.5% |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 36.2% | 29.8% | 37.2% | 26.2% |
| Sanibel | 36.3% | 26.2% | 37.1% | 22.8% |
| Three Oaks | 28.0% | 45.7% | 15.9% | 28.9% |
| Fort Myers Shores | 47.4% | 67.4% | 30.8% | 32.2% |
| Fort Myers Beach | 37.2% | 72.2% | 33.4% | 33.4% |
| Whiskey Creek | 28.1% | 22.0% | 28.6% | 22.2% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 84.1% | 84.1% | Not reported | 50.0% or more |
| Tice | 32.1% | 41.9% | 18.7% | 24.5% |
| Suncoast Estates | 54.0% | 81.4% | 37.5% | 47.3% |
| Buckingham | 21.1% | 31.8% | 20.6% | 19.0% |
| Pine Manor | 67.1% | 70.3% | 59.3% | 33.9% |
| St. James City | 28.0% | 48.7% | 25.9% | 29.8% |
| Alva | 25.5% | 65.7% | 23.0% | 46.9% |
| Olga | 31.6% | 79.7% | 15.9% | 36.2% |
| Burnt Store Marina | 30.7% | 42.7% | 29.3% | 21.1% |
| Bokeelia | 16.0% | 49.2% | 13.2% | 29.9% |
| Verandah | 29.7% | 67.6% | 28.3% | 34.6% |
| Pine Island Center | 36.4% | 60.1% | 28.6% | 32.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Lee County, FL?
- In Lee County, FL, 35.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Lee County compare with Florida?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Lee County is 35.9%, compared with 37.7% for Florida as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates