City of Cape Coral

Cape Coral continues to fuel the engine that powers Southwest Florida’s unprecedented growth.

The city of Cape Coral, Florida emerged in Southwest Florida during the late 50’s and 60’s, mostly as wetlands and has now grown into Lee County’s fastest growing city, as well as one of the safest cities in the nation. It’s the fifth fastest-growing city in the nation for cities with populations greater than 100,000. City officials estimate that the Cape’s current population is more than 132,000.

And it’s the waterfront that’s attracting so many newcomers. But it’s also the affordable real estate, a balmy climate and one of the lowest crime rates in the state. Homeowners on the 400 miles of canals enjoy the use of boats moored in the waterways bordering their properties. The canals also help residents avoid flood damage during the rainy season. The sprawling community lies on the northwest side of the Caloosahatchee River and includes 115 square miles of land area, only about 35 percent of it developed.

The city extends from the mile-wide Caloosahatchee to the wetlands on Pine Island Sound. Homes here run from the low $90,000s to more than $6 million. The median home price is about $250,000. And it’s becoming more than just a retirement haven. The student population is growing at 5 percent annually. There are 17 new public schools planned over the next nine years — three this year — along with four charter schools.

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Additional Resources:

City of Cape Coral - Official Site

Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce

Lee County Government