Bonita Springs
From scattered homesteads back in the 1870s, Bonita Springs has come a long way and has evolved into one of the most dynamic coastal communities in America. Just north of Marco Island and between Naples and Fort Myers, this thriving community offers a wealth of possibilities.
Population (year 2000): 32,797
Males: 16,764 (51.1%)
Females: 16,033 (48.9%)
Median resident age: 54.1 years
Median household income: $46,603 (year 2000)
Median house value: $167,100 (year 2000)
Estero
Estero which derives from Spanish word is located in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metropolitan area. It is the home of Germain Arena, which hosts the home games for the Florida Everblades hockey team and the Florida Firecats football team. Having been ideally situated along the Estero River, this small town is also perfect for water sports enthusiasts.
Population (year 2000): 9,503
Males: 4,581 (48.2%)
Females: 4,922 (51.8%)
Median resident age: 61.2 years
Median household income: $43,734 (year 2000)
Median house value: $153,800 (year 2000)
Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres was the first post World War II Florida retirement community to be built, and now 40 years later it is still growing. It got its start in the mid 1950s when Chicago businessman Lee Ratner bought 18,000 acres of land in eastern Lee County and began land sales at Lehigh Acres.
Population (year 2000): 33,430
Males: 16,200 (48.5%)
Females: 17,230 (51.5%)
Median resident age: 38.0 years
Estimated median household income in 2005: $44,000 (it was $38,517 in 2000)
Median house value (year 2000): $156,900 (it was $79,400 in 2000)
Fort Myers
The city of Fort Myers is located on the Caloosahatchee River in Southwest Florida. Fort Myers is known as the government and commercial hub of Lee County. It has its own marina ideally located near exhibit centers, shopping districts, restaurants, museums and historical sites.
Population (year 2005): 58,428 (+21.2% change)
Males: 23,806 (49.4%)
Females: 24,402 (50.6%)
Median resident age: 32.4 years
Median household income (year 2000): $28,514
Median house value (year 2000): $76,700
Fort Myers Beach
From its beginnings as a remote island to the ultimate getaway for tourists and locals, Fort Myers Beach attracts millions of tourists annually. As the world’s safest beach, it offers the best shopping and dining experience.
Population (year 2005):6,834 (+4.2% change)
Males: 3,247 (49.5%)
Females: 3,314 (50.5%)
Median resident age: 59.1 years
Median household income (year 2000): $48,045
Median house value (year 2000): $193,900
Cape Coral
Cape Coral is Florida’s third largest city. With 114 square miles of land mass, this vibrant city offers more than 400 fresh and saltwater canals making it an idyllic residence for boating, fishing and water sports lovers.
Estimated population in July 2005: 140,010
Males: 49,584 (48.5%)
Females: 52,702 (51.5%)
Median resident age: 41.6 years
Median household income (year 2000): $43,410
Median house value (year 2000): $110,800
