Gulf luxury retirement; direct hurricane lane. Median home price runs about $556K with an effective property tax near 0.86% — roughly $4,782/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Naples
Median home price
$556K
Effective property tax
0.86%
Tax friendliness
10/10
Winter mildness
10/10
Summer comfort
2/10
Walkability
4/10
Outdoor access
7/10
Culture & food
6/10
Healthcare
5/10
Airport connectivity
8/10
Schools
7/10
Safety
8/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
3/10
Growth trajectory
10/10
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: anyone who can't take serious heat. the insurance-averse.