Great Places to Live in Florida

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With all of the great places to live in Florida it can be hard to choose. Whether your purchasing your first home, a vacation home or an investment home, you'll find your own little piece of paradise in the state of Florida. Each week, we're highlighting different counties and cities in Florida. Take a look at some of the amazing places you can call home.

Lee County

Fort Myers Beach is located on Estero Island in Lee County in the state of Florida. Fort Myers Beach is part of the Cape Coral – Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Fort Myers Beach is 6,676. The median household income is $50,210. The median home value is $385,400. The average travel time to work for residents of Fort Myers Beach is 25 minutes. The percentage of residents with a high school degree or higher is 96.3%.

Fort Myers Beach is one of the most desirable locations to live in Southwest Florida. It has all the allure of a small, community feel with the luxurious elements that are sought after by those who enjoy living well. Fort Myers Beach is well-known for the pristine, white sand on the beaches and the crystal, sparkling waters.

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Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs is located on the southwest coast of Florida in Lee County. It’s part of the Cape Coral – Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bonita Springs has a population of 47,547. The median household income is $51,629. The median home value is $247,100. The total area of the city is 41 square miles.

Bonita Springs has a tropical climate. The average annual high is 93 degrees in July, and the average annual low is 53 degrees in January. The sunny weather, moderate temperatures and beautiful beaches make Bonita Springs a favorite place to own a second home. Many people choose Bonita Springs as the perfect place to retire.

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Miromar Lakes

Miromar Lakes is a gated community that is located north of Naples and Estero in southwest Florida. This private resort community has 1800 acres of land and over 700 acres of freshwater lakes. There are three miles of white sandy beaches that offer residents an abundance of privacy.

Those looking to purchase a home in this prestigious community have their choice of homes with beachfront homes, waterfront homes, estate homes, luxury villas, grand estate homes, full floor residences, and coach homes. Homes in the Miromar Lakes gates community are in the $500,000 - $5 million price.

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Sanibel

Sanibel is located on Sanibel Island in Lee County within the state of Florida. It’s in the Cape Coral – Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Sanibel is 6,913. The median household income is $92,364. The median home value is $636,100. The percentage of residents with a high school diploma or above is 99.4%. The percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree of higher is 61.3%. Sanibel is 16.3 square miles in total land area.

Sanibel has a humid subtropical climate. The hottest month of the year is June with an average high temperature of 92 degrees. The coldest month of the year is January with an average low temperature of 54 degrees. The highest recorded temperature was in 1981 at 103 degrees. The lowest recorded temperature was in 1894 at 24 degrees. The month with the most rainfall is August.

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Marco Island

Marco Island is located in Collier County in the state of Florida. It’s part of the Naples – Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Marco Island is 17,163. The median household income is $74,771. The median home value is $526,500. The percentage of residents with a high school diploma or higher is 96.2%. Marco Island has 12.14 square miles of total land area.

Marco Island has a tropical climate. The hottest month of the year is July with an average high temperature of 93 degrees. The coldest month of the year is January with an average low temperature of 53 degrees. The highest recorded temperature was in 1986 at 99 degrees. The lowest recorded temperature was in 1982 at 26 degrees. The months of June – September have the largest percentage of rainfall during the year.

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Be sure to come back next week to see more great places to live in Florida. Looking for a great place to live in Florida? Call The Kris Asquith Paradise Realty Team at 239-300-1427.

Wondering what your Florida home is worth? Check our home value estimator.