Lee County

MyTownView tracks 6 municipalities in Lee County, Florida. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

6Municipalities
416,280Residents
16Articles
25Meetings (30d)
$90,181Avg. Median Income
$552,783Avg. Home Value

Recent News

16
Apr 14Financial services veteran launches Ridge Trail Capital with offices in Grand Rapids, Fort MyersFort MyersApr 13What we know about the Fort Myers hammer killing, victim Nilufa Easmin and suspect Rolbert JoachinFort MyersApr 13WalletHub: Fort Myers second-best small town to start a small businessFort MyersApr 11Bonita Springs Community’s Choice Awards business spotlight: Coconut Jack'sBonita SpringsApr 10Fort Myers law gives update on undocumented Haitian man accused of murderFort MyersApr 10Haitian man faces deportation after being accused of brutally killing Florida mother at gas stationFort MyersApr 8Haitian man accused of killing Fort Myers woman with hammer, fueling immigration debateFort MyersApr 8The Southern Group rides Southwest Florida wave with Fort Myers expansionFort MyersApr 7What makes Cape Coral, Cape Coral? Tell us by answering this questionCape CoralFeb 27Joliet Crook Ted Brodeur Books 2 Vacations To Fort Myers, Mexico After Big Brothers/Big Sisters ScandalFort MyersJan 22New waterfront restaurant makes chic debut in Bonita SpringsBonita SpringsJan 10'Let's Melt Some ICE' event draws support for Hispanic businesses in Bonita SpringsBonita SpringsDec 3Cape Coral, CSN, Naples football stars ink with colleges on signing dayCape CoralSep 19Drone Photos: Estero views from aboveEsteroOct 9Chairman of Estero Fire Rescue commission plans to retire after 22 years on boardEstero

Meetings

25

Upcoming

Apr 20City CouncilFort MyersAgendaApr 21City CouncilSanibelAgendaApr 22Community Redevelopment AgencyFort MyersAgenda

Recent

Apr 15Board of Public WorksCape CoralVideoApr 15Sanibel Plan Update Steering CommitteeSanibelAgendaApr 14Plan CommissionSanibelAgendaApr 13City CouncilFort MyersVideoApr 13Code Enforcement HearingSanibelAgendaApr 7Environmental Advisory BoardFort MyersVideoApr 6City CouncilFort MyersVideoApr 2City CouncilCape CoralVideo

Rankings in Lee County

Most Affordable Homes

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Housing
#CityAffordability Score
1Fort MyersLee72 / 100
2Cape CoralLee68 / 100
3SanibelLee62 / 100
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey & County Business Patterns

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Cape CoralLee+4.4%
2Fort MyersLee+3.6%
3Bonita SpringsLee+2.0%
4EsteroLee+1.6%
5SanibelLee+0.2%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1SanibelLee34.3 total crimes per 1k
2Cape CoralLee62.2 total crimes per 1k
3Fort MyersLee109.7 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1EsteroLee0.24%
2Bonita SpringsLee0.28%
3Fort Myers BeachLee0.34%
4SanibelLee0.83%
5Cape CoralLee1.72%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Schools

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Education
#CitySchool Score
1Bonita SpringsLee57 / 100
2Cape CoralLee57 / 100
3EsteroLee57 / 100
4Fort Myers BeachLee57 / 100
5Fort MyersLee57 / 100
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Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1EsteroLee95 / 100
2Bonita SpringsLee94 / 100
3Fort Myers BeachLee92 / 100
4SanibelLee77 / 100
5Cape CoralLee50 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Bonita Springs

Pop. 55,904Income $95,210Homes $497,100
City (Council-Manager)

Cape Coral

Pop. 215,536Income $78,104Homes $373,500
City (Council-Manager)

Estero

Pop. 37,858Income $104,102Homes $461,900
Village (Council-Manager)

Fort Myers

Pop. 95,051Income $63,732Homes $384,500
City (Council-Manager)

Fort Myers Beach

Pop. 5,513Income $91,291Homes $642,400
Town (Council-Manager)

Sanibel

Pop. 6,418Income $108,644Homes $957,300
City (Council-Manager)