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North Fort Myers, FL

North Fort Myers is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 42,719 at the 2020 census, up from 39,407 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

North Fort Myers is located in northern Lee County at 26°42′N 81°53′W (26.7029, -81.8844), northwest across the Caloosahatchee River from Fort Myers proper. It is bordered to the west by the city of Cape Coral and to the north by Charlotte County.

Interstate 75 runs through North Fort Myers, with access from Exit 143 (Florida State Road 78). I-75 leads northwest 67 miles (108 km) to the Sarasota area and south 38 miles (61 km) to the Naples area, while SR-78 leads east 34 miles (55 km) to LaBelle and west 16 miles (26 km) to Pine Island Center. U.S. Route 41 (North Tamiami Trail) passes through the center of North Fort Myers, leading southeast across the Caloosahatchee Bridge into the center of Fort Myers and northwest 24 miles (39 km) to Port Charlotte.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the North Fort Myers CDP has a total area of 54.4 square miles (140.9 km²), of which 50.6 square miles (131.1 km²) are land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²), or 6.97%, are water.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 39,407 people, 20,264 households, and 10,206 families residing in the CDP. For the period 2013–2017, the estimated median annual income for a household in the CDP was $39,876, and the median income for a family was $53,893. Male full-time workers had a median income of $41,079 versus $34,207 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,891. About 9.0% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

North Fort Myers places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering a range of services and facilities to promote a healthy lifestyle. Lee Health's Cape Coral Hospital, located nearby, serves as a comprehensive healthcare center for residents. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy offers evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) provides individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers is specializing in physical therapy for balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain management, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation.

Top Sites in North Fort Myers, FL are Shell Factory, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Springtime Farms & Adventure Park, and Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve (East).

Population: 42,492 (2022). ZIP Codes: 33903. Area code: 239. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Area: 53.13 sq mi (137.61 km²).

FAQs

What is the ethnicity of North Fort Myers, FL?

With 42,492 people, North Fort Myers is the 98th most populated city in the state of Florida out of 952 cities. But watch out, North Fort Myers, because Meadow Woods with 42,207 people, and Hallandale Beach with 41,547 people are right behind you. The largest North Fort Myers racial/ethnic groups are White (84.7%) followed by Hispanic (10.5%) and Two or More (1.6%).

Is North Fort Myers, FL expensive to live in?

North Fort Myers's housing expenses are 41% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 3% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 8% higher than the national average. North Fort Myers has grocery prices that are 8% higher than the national average.

What is the crime rate in North Fort Myers, FL?

The crime rate in North Fort Myers is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 19 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in North Fort Myers is 1 in 52. Based on FBI crime data, North Fort Myers is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Florida, North Fort Myers has a crime rate that is higher than 69% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Lee County

Wikipedia

Neighborhood Scout

Payscale

Florida Demographics

Lee Health's Cape Coral Hospital

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

Shell Factory

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Springtime Farms & Adventure Park

Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve (East)

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