What is the #1 Reason to live in Southwest Florida?

This is the first installment of Top 12 Reasons to Retire in Cape Coral, Florida which can also be downloaded from our free eBook library.

If you prefer sunny, warm breezes over blizzards, Cape Coral real estate might be the right choice for you. Snowbirds (the affectionate name for our seasonal residents) have been enjoying mild southwest Florida winters since Edison and Ford started the trend of migrating south over a hundred years ago! If it’s January and you’re watching the Weather Channel, then you already know what you might be missing.

But just for fun, let’s take a look at the actual numbers. In Cape Coral, the average low temperature in January is 54.5 degrees. The annual snowfall is – zero! The area averages 355 days of sunshine, unlike most areas in the north, where gray skies are more common.

To rub it in a little bit, let’s look at the average January temperature and annual snowfall of other cities:

• Albany, New York: 22.2 degrees and 64.4 inches of snow (get out those shovels!)
• Chicago, Illinois: 22 degrees and 38 inches of snow
• Columbus, Ohio: 28.3 degrees and 28.2 inches of snow
• Des Moines, Iowa: 20.4 degrees and 33.3 inches of snow
• Detroit, Michigan: 24.5 degrees and 41.3 inches of snow
• Madison, Wisconsin: 17.3 degrees and 43.8 inches of snow (brrrrrr!)
• Omaha, Nebraska: 21.7 degrees and 30.1 inches of snow

Remember…Cape Coral, FL: 54.5 degrees and 0 inches of snow!

Cape Coral and southwest Florida are also lucky to have exceptional air quality. There is no heavy industry to create air pollution, and the gentle breezes from the Gulf Stream bring fresh air to the area daily. As of 2010, at least 93% of the days were ranked as “good” in the Air Quality Index (AQI).

If you’re ready to say goodbye to snow boots, mud rooms, de-icing, snow tires, frostbite, outrageous heating bills, and putting on 37 layers of clothing just to run to the store, it might be time to consider Cape Coral, FL. You may be surprised at just how affordable it is to own a piece of Florida sunshine.

If you are ready to own your piece of the pie, this Cape Coral Realtor is here to help! My goal is to help you with the most exciting investment you may ever make: REAL ESTATE! Residential and investment properties are my specialties, just read what my clients say. If you would like to learn more or have further questions contact me online, call (239) 565-7867, or connect with me on Facebook.

- A.J.