Cape Coral, FL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Lee County ยท Florida

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Cape Coral based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Cape Coral
National Avg
Florida Avg
Population: 77Income: 51Home Value: 34Safety: 100Education: 28Median Age: 81Climate: 50Cost of Living: 69

Quick Stats

Population

206,387

2023 ACS

Median Income

$76,062

2023

Median Home Value

$339,200

2023

Median Rent

$1,751

2023

Median Age

48.7

Unemployment

4.1%

Cost of Living Index

137.3

100 = national avg

Cape Coral is a city in Lee County, Florida, with a population of 206,387 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Cape Coral is one of the communities in Florida.

The median household income in Cape Coral is $76,062, and the median home value is $339,200. The cost of living index is 137.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,751 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, and the median age is 48.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

206,387

Male

103,313

50.1%

Female

103,074

49.9%

Median Age

48.7

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.7%

High School or Higher

46.8%

Foreign Born

17.9%

Veterans

6.5%

Married

46.2%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.374

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

72.9%

Foreign Born

17.9%

White
72.9%
Black
4.5%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
16.9%
Other
4.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

25.1%

51,700 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

75.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,834 (7.4%)
Puerto Rican
10,126 (19.6%)
Cuban
22,178 (42.9%)
Dominican
3,130 (6.1%)
Salvadoran
154 (0.3%)
Guatemalan
77 (0.1%)
Colombian
3,222 (6.2%)
Honduran
1,360 (2.6%)
Ecuadorian
1,117 (2.2%)
Peruvian
1,218 (2.4%)
Other Hispanic
5,278 (10.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
384 (12.0%)
Chinese
955 (29.9%)
Filipino
993 (31.0%)
Vietnamese
431 (13.5%)
Korean
89 (2.8%)
Japanese
49 (1.5%)
Pakistani
20 (0.6%)
Thai
12 (0.4%)
Laotian
12 (0.4%)
Other Asian
248 (7.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
17 (81.0%)
Samoan
5 (23.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
8 (4.3%)
Other Native American
173 (93.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

197,019

English Only

76.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

38,909 speakers

Limited English

10.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
38,909 (19.7%)
Other Indo-European
2,026 (1.0%)
Slavic Languages
1,171 (0.6%)
German
1,057 (0.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
1,047 (0.5%)
Other Languages
653 (0.3%)
Chinese
588 (0.3%)
Tagalog
570 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
402 (0.2%)
Other Asian
181 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

89.5%

Limited English Proficiency

10.5%

Spanish
47.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
33.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
23.4% limited English
German
19.7% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
28.0% limited English
Other Languages
5.5% limited English
Chinese
60.9% limited English
Tagalog
31.4% limited English
Vietnamese
48.3% limited English
Other Asian
31.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

13,391

6.5% of population

Disability Rate

27.6%

3,700 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$53,073

Unemployment Rate

7.2%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
16.4%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.1%
Vietnam
39.1%
Korea
6.5%
World War II
2.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
3.8%
35-54
17.0%
55-64
18.3%
65-74
25.3%
75+
35.5%

Male Veterans

12,347

92.2%

Female Veterans

1,044

7.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$53,073

Non-Veteran Income

$36,448

Difference

$16,625

45.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

3,700

Without Disability

9,691

Disability Rate

27.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

146,544

#1 Ancestry

German

13.4% (27,646)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

11.5% (23,754)

#3 Ancestry

American

10.4% (21,460)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
13.4%
Irish
11.5%
American
10.4%
Italian
9.2%
English
8.5%
Polish
3.3%
French
2.2%
European
1.5%
Scottish
1.3%
West Indian
1.1%
Swedish
1.0%
Norwegian
0.9%
Dutch
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
Hungarian
0.7%
Portuguese
0.6%
Russian
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Canadian
0.5%
Welsh
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

79,258

Family Households

55,061

69.5%

Married Couples

43,048

54.3%

Non-Family Households

24,197

30.5%

Single Mother Households

8,311

10.5%

Single Father Households

3,702

4.7%

Living Alone

19,217

24.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

31,824

In Married Couple

22,223

69.8%

With Single Mother

6,560

20.6%

With Single Father

3,041

9.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$84,817

Married Couple Income

$93,318

Single Mother Income

$57,617

Single Father Income

$62,870

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.7

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,672

Grandparents Responsible

805

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$76,062

+4% vs national

Per Capita Income

$39,603

+7% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.8%

-28% vs national

Gini Index

0.4228

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.1%

-22% vs national

SNAP Recipients

7.8%

of households

How Cape Coral Compares

Cape Coral vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Cape Coral is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
11.2%
$25-50K
18.3%
$50-75K
19.9%
$75-100K
15.6%
$100-150K
19.3%
$150-200K
7.8%
$200K+
7.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

-17% vs FL avg

Labor Force

100,951

Employed

96,674

Mean Commute

25 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

46.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

48.7

Work from Home

13.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

137.3

100 = national avg

+37.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$60,430

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$142,834

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
181.9
Food
108.1
Transportation
114.9
Healthcare
106.5
Utilities
121.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,638

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,961

per month

The median household income in Cape Coral, FL is $76,062, which is 3.9% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $39,603. The poverty rate of 9.8% is lower than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4228, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 100,951. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 13.1% working from home. About 76.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 137.3, which is 37.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 181.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,430 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$350,000

Median List Price

$399,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$206

Days on Market

66

Active Inventory

2,961

Months of Supply

8.2

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$333,561

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,855

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

4.2%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

19.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
4.2%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
19.1%
Listings with Price Drops
35.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 10.3%List Price โ†“ 0.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

359

New Listings

964

Pending Sales

611

Homes Sold โ†“ 42.6%New Listings โ†‘ 8.4%Pending โ†“ 19.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$206

Median List $/SF

$229

Sale $/SF โ†“ 12.0%List $/SF โ†“ 5.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Cape Coral, FL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area, home prices have risen 447.4% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 40.5%. The 10-year growth rate is 98.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 47.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index fell 5.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL housing market rather than Cape Coral alone.

40yr โ†‘ 447.4%20yr โ†‘ 40.5%10yr โ†‘ 98.4%5yr โ†‘ 47.8%2yr โ†“ 5.7%Q3 1981 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Cape Coral vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Cape Coral is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$339,200

Median Rent

$1,751

Total Housing Units

95,914

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Owner Occupied

77.7%

Renter Occupied

22.3%

Median Property Tax

$2,951

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,397

Housing Types

Single Family
82.3%
Multi-Family
16.8%
Mobile Home
0.9%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,951

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.87%

of home value

Median Home Value

$339,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,507

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,951) by the median home value ($339,200). In Cape Coral, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.87%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Cape Coral, FL is $350,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 66 days on the market. 4.2% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 8.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $206. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,855/month. About 77.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1999. There are 95,914 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,951. The effective tax rate is 0.87%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2022)

Violent Crime Rate

1.90

per 1,000 residents

-32% vs national

Property Crime Rate

9.22

per 1,000 residents

-51% vs national

Total Crimes

2,369

2022

Violent Clearance

46%

cases solved

Property Clearance

12%

cases solved

YoY Change

+48.7%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2020

How Cape Coral Compares

Source: FBI (2022)

Cape Coral vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2022)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Cape Coral is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 62.0%Property โ†“ 48.9%2015 โ†’ 2022

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2022)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2022)

Cape Coral police solve 100% of motor vehicle theft cases but only 10% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2022)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2022)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent40.0275.0%
RapeViolent390.1835.9%
RobberyViolent250.1232.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3351.5748.1%
BurglaryProperty3341.5710.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,6297.6512.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty10.00100.0%

Cape Coral, FL reported 405 violent crimes and 1,964 property crimes in 2022. The violent crime rate of 1.90 per 1,000 residents is 32.1% below the national average of 2.80 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 46% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,629 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 29.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20224051,9641.909.22
20202552,1301.2810.68
20192302,1761.1811.21
20172362,8881.2815.67
20162253,0811.2517.15
20152043,1361.1718.04

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.0

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

98.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

67.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

8.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

45

Public Assistance

$935.1M

Individual Assistance

$300.1M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

21 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $897.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024$19.5M$18.1M
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Helene โ†’HurricaneSep 2024$7.4M$6.8M
Tropical Storm Helene โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Idalia โ†’HurricaneAug 2023$1.4Mโ€”
Tropical Storm Idalia โ†’Tropical StormAug 2023โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Nicole โ†’HurricaneDec 2022โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Nicole โ†’Tropical StormNov 2022โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022$484.9M$241.4M
Tropical Storm Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Elsa โ†’Severe StormJul 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$184.2M$2.4M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneAug 2019โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$128.6M$20.2M
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017โ€”โ€”
Lehigh Acres (anna Ave. N.) Fire โ†’FireApr 2017โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Isaac โ†’HurricaneOct 2012$33Kโ€”

Showing 20 of 52 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

48,441

Total Claims Paid

$3,942,349,979

Avg Claim Payout

$81,385

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

12

Federal Funding

$2,077,055

Properties Protected

8

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.12

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal4$702,447
601.2: Generators - Regular2$226,347
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control2$0
403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins1$0
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind1$107,626

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Cape Coral has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, coastal flood. The area has had 45 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (21 declarations). 48,441 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $935,149,470 in public assistance recovery funding. $300,132,357 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.6%

5.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.8%

5.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.4%

1.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.4%

3.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.9%

Arthritis

28.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.8%

Loneliness

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Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

14.3%

Cognitive

13.1%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

7.6%

Cape Coral has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.2 mi

Cape Coral Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cape Coral Hospital3.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Lee Memorial Hospital7.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Park Royal Hospital9.2 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health13.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda19.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

172,828

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CAPE CORAL, CITY OF172,6933
HOLBROOK BAY COMMONS950
J ; S FISH CAMP400

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

25 min

+8% vs national

Drive Alone

76.0%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-63% vs national

Work From Home

13.1%

+41% vs national

Carpool

8.1%

Walk / Bike

1.2%

combined

How Cape Coral's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

21

2023

6-Year Avg

14

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Cyclist

3

Nighttime

8

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20232021033
20221111050
2021910011
20201618430
20191415430
201888120

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Cape Coral, FL is 25 minutes, which is 8.1% above the national average of 23 minutes. 76.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 13.1% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. 8.1% of workers carpool. 1.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 21 traffic fatalities from 20 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.6%

of households

No Internet

5.1%

of households

Total Households

79,258

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
79.6%
Cellular Data Plan
87.8%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.9%
No Internet Access
5.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.0%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.8%

of households

Tablet

67.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.0%
Smartphone
92.1%
Desktop / Laptop
84.8%
Tablet
67.5%
Smartphone Only
6.8%
No Computer
3.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-19% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.5ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$156

residential

+10% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Cape Coral vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

172,828

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CAPE CORAL, CITY OFCommunityGround water172,6933
HOLBROOK BAY COMMONSCommunityGround water950
J ; S FISH CAMPCommunityGround water400

92.3% of households in Cape Coral have broadband internet access. 79.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.1% of households have no internet access. 6.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 172,828 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Cape Coral is located in Lee County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Cape Coral.

Election Overview

Source: Lee County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

139,240

35.5%

GOP Votes

250,661

63.9%

Total Votes

392,519

Margin

R+28.4%

Shift from 2020

R+9.2pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+28.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024139,240250,661392,51935.5%63.9%R+28.4
2020157,695233,247393,89940.0%59.2%R+19.2
2016124,725191,141325,79738.3%58.7%R+20.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Lee County recorded 392,519 total votes. Republicans won the county with 63.9% of the vote compared to 35.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+28.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Lee County has shifted 8.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: capecoral.gov

Submit a public records request to Cape Coral โ€” Email for Public Records Requests found on City Clerk page. The City Clerk is the official custodian of public records..

Source: capecoral.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

458

Total Assets

$132.3M

Total Income

$59.6M

Per 10K Residents

22.2

nonprofits

-49.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

17

Median Assets

$69K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
85
Human Services
61
Recreation & Sports
35
Education
34
Philanthropy
26
Arts & Culture
23
Animal-Related
17
Health Care
15
Youth Development
13
Public Benefit
13
Environment
10
Public Safety
8
Community Improvement
7
Mental Health
6
Housing & Shelter
6
International
5
Food & Agriculture
4
Civil Rights
4
Voluntary Health
3
Crime & Legal
3
Employment
2
Science & Tech
2
Unknown
2
Medical Research
1
81.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $108.0M of $132.3M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Cape Coral

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ROBERT J GUNTERBERG CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$52.0M$10.5M2008
CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$14.3M$2.3M1974
HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.7M$648K1997
CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER CORPORATIONAnimal-Related$7.9M$4.2M2016
FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATEDHuman Services$5.8M$9.5M2013
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INCโ€”$5.7M$1.1M1965
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INCโ€”$4.1M$1.3M1965
PUMPKIN FOUNDATIONโ€”$3.3M$332K1969
NATURAL HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$3.3M$12007
JACK AND SALLY BURT CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.1M$728K2013
SOLBON INTERNATIONAL INCHealth Care$2.7M$6.7M2002
LIFELINE FAMILY CENTER INCHuman Services$2.1M$507K2024
TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY INCPhilanthropy$1.8M$1.9M2024
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FORT MYERSHuman Services$1.7M$1.9M2019
CAPE CORAL CARING CENTER INCHuman Services$1.6M$755K1991
FOUNDERS MINISTRIES INCโ€”$1.3M$1.4M1992
UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONSโ€”$1.2M$63K1965
DONALD AND SUSAN BENNETT FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$910K$113K2016
CAPE CORAL WILDLIFE TRUST INCAnimal-Related$807K$153K2017
CAPE CORAL ROTARY FOUNDATION INCCommunity Improvement$737K$586K1984
SAMARITAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER INCHealth Care$607K$1.4M2016
GUARDIAN ANGELS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS INCPhilanthropy$580K$220K1997
CAPE CORAL SOCCER ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$565K$1.3M2007
CORAL OF LIFE FOUNDATION INCEnvironment$500K$500K2025
MICRO ENTERPRISE COUNCIL OF MARYLAND INCCommunity Improvement$457Kโ€”2000
KIRLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTPhilanthropy$439K$67K2019
HERITAGE CHARTER ACADEMY INCEducation$380K$2.6M2016
NEW BEGINNINGS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDAHousing & Shelter$377K$245K2012
FLORIDA COASTAL COCKER RESCUE INCโ€”$354K$553K2017
WILLIAMS FOUNDATIONโ€”$320K$229K1968
CAPE CORAL ROWING CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$254K$131K2007
FARRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$226K$21K2014
WEST VIRGINIA ELKS MAJOR PROJECT INCPhilanthropy$206K$20K2020
WOLFHOUNDS LEGACY CORPPublic Benefit$202K$74K2017
POP WARNER LITTLE SCHOLARS INCโ€”$189K$489K1990
CAPE CORAL MUNICIPAL CHARTER SCHOOL FOUNDATION INCEducation$189K$189K2007
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$186K$94K2000
UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS INCRecreation & Sports$185K$156K2022
ROMANIAN CHILDRENS RELIEF INCInternational$182K$191K1991
FLORIDA STATE FOSTER ADOPTIVE PARENT ASSOCIATION INCHuman Services$134K$208K1999
LINELIFE FOUNDATIONHuman Services$124K$10K2018
MURPHY FUNDPhilanthropy$122K$41K1998
MEDICAL MERCY MISSIONS INCInternational$121K$82K1991
BELLE THEATRE INCArts & Culture$119K$254K2022
CAPE CORAL BMX ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$117K$171K2014
CAPE ROYAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$111K$62K2002
CULTURAL PARK THEATRE INCArts & Culture$110K$388K1968
CAPE CORAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCโ€”$105K$163K1983
FILIPINO AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF SWFLReligion$102K$77K2006
BLUE LINE BEARS INCPublic Safety$102K$264K2017

Cape Coral, FL has 458 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $132.3M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 85 organizations. 17 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 22.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

795

Total Approved

$304.8M

Jobs Supported

6,698

Per 10K Residents

38.5

SBA loans

-49.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

135

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

90 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)88% of all loans

Loans

703

Total Amount

$234.4M

Avg Loan

$333,469

Median Loan

$135,900

SBA Guaranteed

$174.9M(75%)

Jobs Supported

5,586

50412% of all loans

Loans

92

Total Amount

$70.4M

Avg Loan

$765,424

Median Loan

$473,000

7(a) โ€” 88%504 โ€” 12%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

209

26% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$113.0M

37% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$540,698

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction101 loans
NAICS 23
$26.2M
Other Services86 loans
NAICS 81
$38.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance85 loans
NAICS 62
$46.1M
Accommodation & Food Services74 loans
NAICS 72
$46.5M
Admin, Support & Waste Management59 loans
NAICS 56
$9.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Cjs Ces Cape Ventures Llc7$5.5M
Wo of Southwest Florida Llc1$5.0M
Cc Home Builders Llc1$4.3M
Wmf Powersports Group Llc1$3.9M
3f Management Llc4$3.7M
Narayan Farm Llc1$3.3M
Cabinets Plus Inc.2$3.0M
Bellator Beauty Llc2$2.8M
Calida Ventures Llc2$2.8M
Diplomat Rv & Boat Storage, Llc1$2.8M

Cape Coral, FL has received 795 SBA loans totaling $304.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 703 loans (88% of the total), supporting 5,586 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 92 loans totaling $70.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Cape Coral is Bank of America, National Association with 90 loans. That works out to 38.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

12

Total Population

377,434

Avg Median Income

$68,261

Avg Home Value

$298,525

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3390124,401$51,579$280,400$1,2916.2
3390323,199$56,317$135,400$1,15211.3
3390432,925$66,933$347,100$1,6659.7
3390724,828$49,826$236,700$1,5027.3
3390838,319$74,711$346,200$1,82934.2
3390936,917$79,096$292,800$1,77337.8
3391444,439$75,557$408,800$1,71422.4
3391627,642$49,353$242,300$1,36310.3
3391930,300$73,336$291,500$1,6218.8
3399035,428$70,278$330,500$1,6439.3
3399125,991$82,927$351,100$1,91412.8
3399333,045$89,220$319,500$2,05743.7

Cape Coral, FL has 12 ZIP codes with a combined population of 377,434. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $68,261. The average median home value is $298,525. The average median monthly rent is $1,627.

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