Lehigh Acres, FL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Lee County ยท Florida

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City DNA

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

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Lehigh Acres
National Avg
Florida Avg
Population: 74Income: 42Home Value: 26Safety: 50Education: 14Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 60

Quick Stats

Population

127,391

2023 ACS

Median Income

$62,330

2023

Median Home Value

$263,200

2023

Median Rent

$1,496

2023

Median Age

34.7

Unemployment

5.3%

Cost of Living Index

120.2

100 = national avg

Lehigh Acres is a city in Lee County, Florida, with a population of 127,391 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Lehigh Acres is one of the communities in Florida.

The median household income in Lehigh Acres is $62,330, and the median home value is $263,200. The cost of living index is 120.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,496 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, and the median age is 34.7 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

127,391

Male

62,032

48.7%

Female

65,359

51.3%

Median Age

34.7

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

9.8%

High School or Higher

33.1%

Foreign Born

29.3%

Veterans

3.9%

Married

35.4%

Avg Household Size

3.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.464

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

46.5%

Foreign Born

29.3%

White
46.5%
Black
18.9%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
26.1%
Other
7.0%

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

45.9%

58,422 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

54.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
13,343 (22.8%)
Puerto Rican
11,481 (19.7%)
Cuban
19,734 (33.8%)
Dominican
3,059 (5.2%)
Salvadoran
939 (1.6%)
Guatemalan
1,998 (3.4%)
Colombian
794 (1.4%)
Honduran
2,857 (4.9%)
Ecuadorian
207 (0.4%)
Peruvian
484 (0.8%)
Other Hispanic
3,522 (6.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
347 (24.1%)
Chinese
103 (7.2%)
Filipino
389 (27.0%)
Vietnamese
361 (25.1%)
Korean
48 (3.3%)
Japanese
8 (0.6%)
Pakistani
14 (1.0%)
Thai
31 (2.2%)
Laotian
102 (7.1%)
Other Asian
37 (2.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
13 (10.2%)
Samoan
59 (46.5%)
Tongan
6 (4.7%)
Other Pacific Islander
49 (38.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
31 (10.1%)
Other Native American
275 (89.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

119,099

English Only

52.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

45,180 speakers

Limited English

18.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
45,180 (37.9%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
8,299 (7.0%)
Other Indo-European
1,095 (0.9%)
Other Languages
519 (0.4%)
German
379 (0.3%)
Tagalog
370 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
235 (0.2%)
Other Asian
111 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
92 (0.1%)
Chinese
37 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

81.3%

Limited English Proficiency

18.8%

Spanish
42.2% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
26.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
53.1% limited English
Other Languages
14.1% limited English
German
6.1% limited English
Tagalog
20.0% limited English
Vietnamese
39.1% limited English
Other Asian
67.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
69.6% limited English
Chinese
67.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

4,948

3.9% of population

Disability Rate

36.3%

1,796 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$36,222

Unemployment Rate

1.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
35.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
25.9%
Vietnam
32.9%
Korea
2.0%
World War II
0.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
14.2%
35-54
25.2%
55-64
18.0%
65-74
21.8%
75+
20.8%

Male Veterans

4,440

89.7%

Female Veterans

508

10.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$36,222

Non-Veteran Income

$30,185

Difference

$6,037

20.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,796

Without Disability

3,152

Disability Rate

36.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

56,914

#1 Ancestry

West Indian

9.3% (11,859)

#2 Ancestry

American

6.1% (7,825)

#3 Ancestry

German

5.7% (7,295)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
West Indian
9.3%
American
6.1%
German
5.7%
Irish
4.8%
Italian
4.4%
English
3.9%
Jamaican
1.9%
Polish
1.2%
French
0.8%
European
0.7%
Scottish
0.7%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Norwegian
0.6%
Brazilian
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
Swedish
0.4%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
Hungarian
0.4%
Dutch
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

38,555

Family Households

28,754

74.6%

Married Couples

18,337

47.6%

Non-Family Households

9,801

25.4%

Single Mother Households

7,545

19.6%

Single Father Households

2,872

7.4%

Living Alone

7,343

19.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

31,171

In Married Couple

19,258

61.8%

With Single Mother

9,633

30.9%

With Single Father

2,280

7.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$67,246

Married Couple Income

$78,824

Single Mother Income

$43,086

Single Father Income

$59,463

Avg Family Size

3.3

Avg Non-Family Size

3.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,945

Grandparents Responsible

1,356

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$62,330

-15% vs national

Per Capita Income

$24,257

-35% vs national

Poverty Rate

17.2%

+27% vs national

Gini Index

0.3974

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.3%

+2% vs national

SNAP Recipients

18.1%

of households

How Lehigh Acres Compares

Lehigh Acres vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Lehigh Acres is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Lehigh Acres. The median household income here is $62,330.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
17.0%
$25-50K
22.7%
$50-75K
20.9%
$75-100K
15.8%
$100-150K
16.7%
$150-200K
4.1%
$200K+
2.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

+8% vs FL avg

Labor Force

60,068

Employed

56,890

Mean Commute

33 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

9.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

33.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.7

Work from Home

9.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

120.2

100 = national avg

+20.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$52,908

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$125,056

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
147.0
Food
97.6
Transportation
128.4
Healthcare
98.1
Utilities
108.0

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 Lehigh Acres, FL is $62,330, which is 14.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $24,257. The poverty rate of 17.2% is higher than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3974, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 60,068. 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 33 minutes, with 9.8% working from home. About 75.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 120.2, which is 20.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 147.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $52,908 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$304,025

Median List Price

$339,700

Price Per Sq Ft

$192

Days on Market

70

Active Inventory

2,013

Months of Supply

10.8

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$283,059

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,843

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

15.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

14.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
15.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
14.1%
Listings with Price Drops
30.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 12.4%List Price โ†“ 2.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

186

New Listings

514

Pending Sales

283

Homes Sold โ†“ 39.2%New Listings โ†‘ 31.8%Pending โ†“ 28.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$192

Median List $/SF

$211

Sale $/SF โ†“ 9.0%List $/SF โ†“ 1.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres 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

Lehigh Acres vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Lehigh Acres 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

$263,200

Median Rent

$1,496

Total Housing Units

41,224

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Owner Occupied

68.1%

Renter Occupied

31.9%

Median Property Tax

$1,769

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,176

Housing Types

Single Family
91.5%
Multi-Family
8.2%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,769

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.67%

of home value

Median Home Value

$263,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,917

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,769) by the median home value ($263,200). In Lehigh Acres, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.67%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Lehigh Acres, FL is $304,025 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 70 days on the market. 15.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 10.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $192. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,843/month. About 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2002. There are 41,224 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,769. The effective tax rate is 0.67%, below the national average.

Crime data is not yet available for Lehigh Acres. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.

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

$69.4M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

21 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $897.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024$19.5M$7.2M
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Helene โ†’HurricaneSep 2024$7.4M$1.9M
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$39.9M
Tropical Storm Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Elsa โ†’Severe StormJul 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$184.2M$827K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneAug 2019โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$128.6M$16.6M
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 51 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.

Lehigh Acres 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. $69,390,117 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

35.7%

near the national average

Depression Rate

17.8%

5.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.7%

2.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

24.3%

13.7pp 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

35.5%

Arthritis

23.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.7%

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

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.8%

Loneliness

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Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

34.3%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

8.0%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

10.1%

Lehigh Acres has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 24.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% 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

4.9 mi

Hca Florida Lehigh Regional Me...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hca Florida Lehigh Regional Medical Center4.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health12.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Lee Memorial Hospital15.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Cape Coral Hospital19.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Park Royal Hospital22.2 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

353

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PALM AND PINES MOBILE HOME PK2840
SUNSET ACRES690

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

123.2K MT

Top Emitter

LEE/HENDRY COUNTY REGIONAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY

123.2K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
LEE/HENDRY COUNTY REGIONAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY
Lee County Board Of County Commissioners
Waste123,247

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 123.2K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

33 min

+43% vs national

Drive Alone

75.0%

-5% vs national

Public Transit

0.6%

-34% vs national

Work From Home

9.8%

+6% vs national

Carpool

12.0%

Walk / Bike

0.6%

combined

How Lehigh Acres's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202211000
202111000
202011010
201911100
201811000

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

The average commute in Lehigh Acres, FL is 33 minutes, which is 42.7% above the national average of 23 minutes. 75.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.8% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. 12.0% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.7%

of households

No Internet

6.7%

of households

Total Households

38,555

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.7%
Cellular Data Plan
87.8%
Satellite
8.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.0%
No Internet Access
6.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.0%

of households

Tablet

59.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.8%
Smartphone
92.1%
Desktop / Laptop
78.0%
Tablet
59.7%
Smartphone Only
13.0%
No Computer
3.2%

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).

Lehigh Acres 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

2

Population Served

353

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PALM AND PINES MOBILE HOME PKCommunityGround water2840
SUNSET ACRESCommunityGround water690

91.7% of households in Lehigh Acres have broadband internet access. 76.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.7% of households have no internet access. 13.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 353 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

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

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.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

229

Total Assets

$39.5M

Total Income

$33.5M

Per 10K Residents

18.0

nonprofits

-71.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

7

Median Assets

$180K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
78
Human Services
30
Animal-Related
13
Education
9
Housing & Shelter
8
Recreation & Sports
7
Community Improvement
6
Youth Development
5
Arts & Culture
4
Mental Health
4
Health Care
3
International
3
Philanthropy
3
Public Benefit
3
Voluntary Health
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Public Safety
2
Civil Rights
2
Environment
1
Employment
1
Science & Tech
1
94.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $37.3M of $39.5M 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 Lehigh Acres

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OF LEHIGH ACRES INCHousing & Shelter$13.8M$13.7M1971
WOODWARD MANOR INCHousing & Shelter$4.7M$788K2003
GLOBAL SERVANTS INCReligion$4.6M$3.3M1985
DJB TECHNICAL ACADEMYEducation$4.4M$2.7M2014
PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OF SOUTH FLORIDA INCโ€”$3.7M$1.6M1966
RECIPROCAL MINISTRIES INTERNATIONALโ€”$2.8M$2.8M1989
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAS OF LEHIGH INCHousing & Shelter$1.3M$794K1977
LEHIGH ACRES COMMUNITY SERVICES INCHuman Services$751K$319K1980
MARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF JESUS CHRIST INCReligion$747K$747K2004
KIWANIS CLUB OF LEHIGH ACRES FOUNDATION INCCommunity Improvement$538K$399K1991
FOUNTAIN OF CHRIST MINISTRIESInternational$507K$81K2009
SENIOR PAWS SANCTUARY INCAnimal-Related$472K$67K2015
LEE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION INCHuman Services$298K$218K2009
BEST CARE FAMILY AND WELLNESS CENTER INCHealth Care$252K$2.8M2011
LEHIGH ACRES SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER INCHuman Services$184K$64K1981
AMAZING GRACE OUTREACH MINISTRIES INCReligion$175K$83K2011
LEE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$107K$68K2016
GOSPEL ASSEMBLY OF LEHIGH INCReligion$90K$191K2009
ESTRELLAS Y ARENA CORPHuman Services$47K$90K2015
ARIYA S LION PRIDE - CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$30K$3K2020
ALL STAR ATHLETICS FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$14K$130K2022
MISSION OF SILOAMReligion$12K$38K2006
LOVE IS FUR EVER DOG RESCUE INCAnimal-Related$3K$14K2014
DOCKERYS AMAZING RESCUES INCAnimal-Related$2K$18K2024
SERENITY LIVING INCHuman Services$2K$12022
SAINT FRANCIS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INCAnimal-Related$749$14K2006
SWEET ANGELS NON PROFIT INCHuman Services$1$6K2021
EHAS INCEducation$1$58K2022
EGLISE DE DIEU INDEPENDANTE DE LA PORTE ETROITE DE NAPLES INCReligion$1$121K2021
CHRIST IS LIFE MINISTRIES INCInternational$1$9K2014

Lehigh Acres, FL has 229 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $39.5M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 78 organizations. 7 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 18.0 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

174

Total Approved

$74.6M

Jobs Supported

1,843

Per 10K Residents

13.7

SBA loans

-84.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

52

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

28 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1996โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

159

Total Amount

$63.3M

Avg Loan

$397,932

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$46.9M(74%)

Jobs Supported

1,488

5049% of all loans

Loans

15

Total Amount

$11.4M

Avg Loan

$758,333

Median Loan

$584,000

7(a) โ€” 91%504 โ€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

57

33% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$35.0M

47% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$614,433

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction33 loans
NAICS 23
$14.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance18 loans
NAICS 62
$9.6M
Professional & Technical Services17 loans
NAICS 54
$3.7M
Transportation & Warehousing16 loans
NAICS 48
$2.2M
Admin, Support & Waste Management14 loans
NAICS 56
$1.4M

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
Guardian Hurricane Protection Ii Llc2$5.0M
Universal Glass Ii Investment Llc1$5.0M
Stor-pro Lehigh Llc1$5.0M
Lehigh Development Llc1$2.7M
Gratia Coffee Olympia Llc1$2.5M
Craig a Mayer Dds Pa2$1.9M
A&r Builders of Swfl Inc1$1.9M
Cypress Construction & Coating Inc.3$1.8M
Sunshine Meadows of Florida Llc3$1.7M
Jamerson Farms Llp1$1.7M

Lehigh Acres, FL has received 174 SBA loans totaling $74.6M in approved funding between 1996 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 159 loans (91% of the total), supporting 1,488 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 15 loans totaling $11.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Lehigh Acres is Bank of America, National Association with 28 loans. That works out to 13.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

9

Total Population

201,799

Avg Median Income

$71,784

Avg Home Value

$302,344

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3390540,908$70,009$260,400$1,50940.2
3391328,172$106,925$439,200$1,914101.0
339207,689$87,601$376,000$1,11962.1
3393627,287$48,260$205,500$1,26036.1
3397128,377$72,784$271,900$1,67817.0
3397216,523$73,239$290,300$1,53725.3
3397315,020$57,216$334,800$1,4323.8
3397419,330$65,809$272,800$1,69822.4
3397618,493$64,211$270,200$1,7339.3

Lehigh Acres, FL has 9 ZIP codes with a combined population of 201,799. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $71,784. The average median home value is $302,344. The average median monthly rent is $1,542.

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