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Not only is Fort Myers Beach, Florida a great place to vacation, it is also a fantastic place to live. With a population of around 6,300, this lovely little town offers a unique sense of community and a relaxed vacation feel. But the community atmosphere and tropical weather aren’t the only reasons that you should live in Fort Myers Beach. Our community is full of employment opportunities, and low housing prices make it a great time to invest in a home on Fort Myers Beach.
Area Information
Fort Myers Beach, incorporated in 1995 is a small town situated on the islands of Estero and San Carlos. It is just over 20 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport and just a short drive from the larger city of Fort Myers.
Fort Myers Beach boasts an average temperature in the low-80s in the summer months and in the mid-60s in the winter, and this is coupled with higher-than-average sunshine year round. This truly makes our community a little corner of paradise no matter what time of year. Whether it is relaxing on a warm sunny beach in the middle of the winter or enjoying one of our warm sunny nights, you will be reminded year-round that you live in a tropical paradise.
Our 6,300 residents tend to be very civic minded and are governed by a 5 member town council headed by the mayor.
Economic Climate
With unemployment levels significantly below the state average and housing prices still low, now is a better time than ever to move to Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Living here puts you just a short drive away from Lee County’s biggest employers, some of whom operate right here on the beach. Our beach community enjoys a healthy tourism industry that manages to bring economic prosperity and employment opportunities without ruining the small-town feel that our residents enjoy.
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