Cape Coral, Florida
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Cape Coral.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Cape Coral?
Cape Coral planning snapshot: population 233,025, housing index 121 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $339,200, median rent $1,751, and income near $76,062. Expect 91°F summer highs, 56°F winter lows, and about 28-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 116.4 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 121U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $339,200U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,751U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $76,062U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.2%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 28 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 116.4per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 91°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Cape Coral compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 233,025City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $76,062Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 121ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year21% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $339,200City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year12% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,751City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year30% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.2%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 28 min12% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 2153% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 116.4annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)80% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1120.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)64% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 91°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 56°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals22.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 57.4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals74% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 249As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Cape Coral grew 50.6% from 154,731 in 2010 to 233,025 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Cape Coral expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Cape Coral runs 21 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 121 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $339,200 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,751 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Cape Coral?
Budget first around $1,751/month rent or $339,200 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $339,200
- Median rent $1,751/month
- Median household income $76,062
What is the job market like in Cape Coral?
Labor-market context for Cape Coral: unemployment 5.2% and median income $76,062. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 5.2% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $76,062
How long is the typical commute in Cape Coral?
Plan on roughly 28 minutes each way in Cape Coral. Walk Score estimates around 21 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 28 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 21/100
Is Cape Coral safer than similar U.S. cities?
Cape Coral's FBI-derived violent rate (~116.4/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 116.4 per 100k
- Property 1120.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Cape Coral?
Cape Coral's climate profile: 91°F summer peaks, 56°F winter mornings, 57.4" annual rainfall, and 249 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 91°F
- Winter low 56°F
- 57.4 in rain · 249 sunny days
Subtropical summers, hurricane planning, and no state income tax loom large. With about 57.4 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Average one-way commute time is about 28 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 21/100. Labor-market readings near 5.2% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 116.4 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
About 233,025 people live in Cape Coral, FL. With median income around $76,062 and a cost index of 121, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. Entry home prices around $339,200 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Cape Coral is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Cape Coral with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Cape Coral city, 1600000US1210275) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Lee County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012835 FT MYERS PAGE FLD AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10