...at a slower pace albeit. U.S. Census Bureau data being release today and reported in The Bonita Daily News shows the Naples-Marco Island area to now be the 25th fastest growing area in the country over the period of 2000 to 2008. The previous period, 2000 to 2007, Naples-Marco was ranked 16th.
Collier County grows 25%. From April 2000 to July 2008 Collier County grew from 251,377 to 315,258 or 25.4%.
Lee County grows 34%. From April 2000 to July 2008 Lee County grew from 440,888 to 593,136 or 34.5%
Small growth from 2007 - 2008. Collier County and Lee County both grew at by small numbers during the period of 2007 to 2008 - 1,603 and 5,007 respectively.
All the nationwide issues that we are dealing with certainly has affect population growth in this area as well as others. However, one thing that hasn't changed is the desire for people to be in southwest Florida whether it is seasonally with a second home, a permanent family move, or retirement. We this this trend picking up without question during the first quarter of 2009 by measuring real estate sales activity. We breaking records with activity that we have not seen for some time.
Read more of my real estate market analysis on my website.
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