Cape Coral, FL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 148,409
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Climate

The climate is mostly warm and sunny.

Geography

Cape Coral has more than 400 miles of canals.

Cultural Attractions

The city has a number of annual festivities, such as the Cape Coral Festival of the Arts, Cape Coral Sounds of Jazz, and Mango Mania.

Recreation

The Caloosahatchee River offers opportunities for bass fishing and water sports.

Historical

The Rosen brothers created the community and its canals about 40 years ago.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
148,409
Population under 55:
69.7%
Population over 55:
30.3%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Tampa

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
90°F July High, 50°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$45,387
Median home price:
$86,916
Average property tax:
$698

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
12.5%
High
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
20
Middle schools:
14
High schools:
12

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
1
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
2

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
7/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
13/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
448

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