Metro area profile · Florida
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area market data
How the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 875,607
- +14.4% since 2020
- Households
- 327,803
- Median household income
- $76,107
- +31.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $362,200
- Jobs located here
- 293,056
- Highest market score
- 97
- Funeral homes, #4 of 377 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area has an estimated 875,607 people and 327,803 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area from 2020 to 2025 at +14.4%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area is $76,107, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (77).
Of the business types scored in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area, funeral homes (97), laundromats (86) and fast food and sandwich shops (84) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #4 of 377 scored metro areas.
The Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area is made up of one county, Lee County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for laundromats (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 97 | #4 of 377 | 38 | 1.2 | $1.9M | 274 | 16 |
| Laundromats | 86 | #6 of 364 | 26 | 0.8 | $24.2M | 193 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 84 | #14 of 387 | 344 | 10.5 | $3.7M | 120 | 472 |
| Pizza | 78 | #19 of 387 | 227 | 6.9 | $5.6M | 109 | 472 |
| Child care and preschools | 78 | #26 of 387 | 143 | 4.4 | $1.1M | 108 | 120 |
| Gas stations | 77 | #25 of 387 | 261 | 8.0 | $3.3M | 138 | 167 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 70 | #43 of 387 | 304 | 9.3 | $4.1M | 112 | 146 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 69 | #65 of 387 | 512 | 15.6 | $3.9M | 115 | 214 |
| Grocery stores | 69 | #66 of 387 | 174 | 5.3 | $11.5M | 123 | 132 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 67 | #60 of 290 | 20 | 0.6 | $13.5M | 98 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 67 | #63 of 387 | 291 | 8.9 | $4.3M | 105 | 146 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #86 of 387 | 234 | 7.1 | $8.5M | 108 | 82 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 66 | #91 of 387 | 3,350 | 102.2 | $376K | 101 | 1,317 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 64 | #70 of 387 | 121 | 3.7 | $2.1M | 102 | 66 |
| Dry cleaners | 62 | #76 of 272 | 37 | 1.1 | $17M | 108 | 26 |
| Veterinarians | 61 | #110 of 384 | 127 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 87 | 84 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 60 | #99 of 387 | 411 | 12.5 | $607K | 92 | 142 |
| Gyms | 60 | #105 of 387 | 224 | 6.8 | $1.1M | 86 | 76 |
| Pet businesses | 60 | #116 of 387 | 379 | 11.6 | $791K | 90 | 190 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 59 | #131 of 386 | 138 | 4.2 | $2.2M | 85 | 73 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 58 | #105 of 347 | 66 | 2.0 | $3.8M | 93 | 76 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 57 | #69 of 197 | 16 | 0.5 | $23.2M | 95 | 26 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #146 of 387 | 373 | 11.4 | $996K | 101 | 261 |
| Insurance agencies | 56 | #157 of 387 | 555 | 16.9 | $1.3M | 105 | 371 |
| Physical therapy | 54 | #164 of 386 | 157 | 4.8 | $2.4M | 98 | 131 |
| Pet stores | 50 | #193 of 382 | 78 | 2.4 | $3.8M | 85 | 33 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 48 | #201 of 385 | 233 | 7.1 | $2.1M | 72 | 546 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 47 | #226 of 387 | 564 | 17.2 | $1.1M | 88 | 322 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 47 | #228 of 387 | 783 | 23.9 | $803K | 91 | 360 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #219 of 387 | 2,704 | 82.5 | $137K | 90 | 1,197 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #232 of 387 | 1,998 | 61.0 | $631K | 95 | 692 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #249 of 387 | 240 | 7.3 | $1.5M | 87 | 608 |
| Chiropractors | 43 | #242 of 386 | 195 | 5.9 | $1.9M | 80 | 110 |
| Tire shops | 41 | #259 of 386 | 152 | 4.6 | $1.8M | 71 | 52 |
| Barbershops | 41 | #275 of 387 | 202 | 6.2 | $1.5M | 79 | 26 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 39 | #271 of 381 | 96 | 2.9 | $2.8M | 91 | 95 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 39 | #279 of 387 | 479 | 14.6 | $1M | 61 | 1,036 |
| House cleaning | 39 | #279 of 375 | 135 | 4.1 | $3.7M | 57 | 371 |
| Electricians | 39 | #285 of 383 | 134 | 4.1 | $7.2M | 60 | 318 |
| Pest control | 37 | #265 of 345 | 111 | 3.4 | $4.4M | 43 | 119 |
| Nail salons | 37 | #327 of 387 | 264 | 8.1 | $1.1M | 68 | 82 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #300 of 387 | 1,220 | 37.2 | $221K | 82 | 522 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 36 | #308 of 386 | 172 | 5.2 | $2.2M | 69 | 61 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #305 of 387 | 748 | 22.8 | $361K | 81 | 363 |
| Roofing and gutters | 35 | #308 of 381 | 283 | 8.6 | $3.4M | 40 | 123 |
| Property management | 34 | #321 of 374 | 225 | 6.9 | Index only | 40 | 259 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 34 | #323 of 387 | 425 | 13.0 | $2.3M | 48 | 550 |
| Home repair trades | 34 | #329 of 387 | 842 | 25.7 | $1.1M | 47 | 991 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 34 | #329 of 373 | 214 | 6.5 | Index only | 60 | 118 |
| Spas and skin care | 33 | #353 of 387 | 538 | 16.4 | $556K | 63 | 95 |
| Hair salons | 32 | #358 of 387 | 939 | 28.6 | $319K | 74 | 307 |
| Home inspectors | 31 | #211 of 243 | 58 | 1.8 | Index only | 33 | 55 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #362 of 387 | 1,983 | 60.5 | $151K | 71 | 515 |
| Real estate | 31 | #369 of 387 | 2,627 | 80.1 | Index only | 44 | 1,730 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 31 | #370 of 387 | 2,130 | 65.0 | Index only | 43 | 1,134 |
| Car washes and detailing | 29 | #343 of 387 | 149 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 72 | 84 |
Household spending in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $270.1M | $824 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $858.5M | $2,619 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $1.3B | $3,845 | 94 |
| Groceries | $2B | $6,092 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $299.2M | $913 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $154.8M | $472 | 81 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $249.6M | $762 | 77 |
| Medical and dental services | $371.4M | $1,133 | 88 |
| Pets | $299.8M | $914 | 101 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $628.8M | $1,918 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $733.5M | $2,238 | 114 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $962.8M | $2,937 | 97 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $493M | $1,504 | 106 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $5B | $15,349 | 92 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 875,607+14.4% since 2020
- Households
- 327,803
- Median age
- 48.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 781 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,047
- Median household income
- $76,107+31.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $106,469
- Median home value
- $362,200
- Jobs located here
- 293,056
- Daytime population
- 793,827Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area at 875,607 people in 2025, up 14.4% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 327,803 households. Median household income rose 31.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area spend?
Households in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area spend about $5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2B on groceries and $1.3B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (77).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area are for funeral homes (97), laundromats (86) and fast food and sandwich shops (84). The Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area ranks #4 of 377 scored metro areas for funeral homes.
How does the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area is $76,107 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 14.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $362,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for laundromats (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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