Gulf retirement value; direct hurricane exposure. Median home price runs about $338K with an effective property tax near 0.86% — roughly $2,907/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Fort Myers
Median home price
$338K
Effective property tax
0.86%
Tax friendliness
10/10
Winter mildness
10/10
Summer comfort
2/10
Walkability
5/10
Outdoor access
7/10
Culture & food
5/10
Healthcare
7/10
Airport connectivity
8/10
Schools
6/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
5/10
Growth trajectory
10/10
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: anyone who can't take serious heat.