Cape Coral, FL
Population 206,387 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA. Moving to or from Cape Coral? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
206,387
Cost of living (RPP)
102.349
Annual avg temp
75°F
Typical home
$338,302
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $76,062 |
| Median age | 48.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $339,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,751/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.6 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 102.349 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 86.901, goods 96.24, services 125.113. Source: BEA, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
75°F
January low
54°F
July high
92°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 57.4". Station: FT MYERS PAGE FLD AP, FL US (9.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$338,302
ZHVI YoY
-8.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,931/mo
ZORI YoY
-6.3%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
Total employment (MSA)
290,450
Median wage (annual)
$43,330
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 37,470 | $40,320 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 34,020 | $35,490 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 31,420 | $29,800 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 27,370 | $47,070 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 21,980 | $37,390 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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