Ft. Myers, FL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 21,837 housing units in Ft. Myers.
This represents a 2.1% growth from 21,388 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 21,501 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 336 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Ft. Myers is about 39.6%.
Ft. Myers's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 12.3%.
Average household size is 2.39 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Ft. Myers were built after 1974.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 4.60% |
| One Bedroom | 25.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 40.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 21.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 6.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.59 |
Median year structure was built | 1967 |
Median Value of occupied units | $76,700 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $69,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.25 |
Median year structure was built | 1977 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $574 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 55% |
| Debt Free | 28.70% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.8% |