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Lee County
  • County in Florida

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade C
  3. Nightlife
    grade A
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade A minus
  6. Jobs
    grade B+
  7. Weather
    grade A
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  11. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Lee County is located in Florida with a population of 752,251. Lee County is one of the best places to live in Florida. In Lee County, most residents own their homes. In Lee County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Lee County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lee County are above average.

About

Population
752,251

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$248,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,307
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    250.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    26.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    83.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    350.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,399
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    145.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    28%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

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