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Cape Coral

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Florida
  • 531 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Cape Coral is a city in Florida with a population of 178,593. Cape Coral is in Lee County. Living in Cape Coral offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cape Coral there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Cape Coral and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cape Coral are above average.
    About Cape Coral...
    Population
    178,593

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $214,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,172
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Cape Coral Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      104.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      219.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,123.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      94.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools

    Working in Cape Coral

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,125
    National
    $55,322
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    Cape Coral Reviews

    531 reviews
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    I would like Cape Coral to change with the Road, Bike, and Pedestrian Safety! There are a number of car crashes that occur every month that I have already lost track. Pedestrians are not safe even with areas with sidewalks, nor are bicyclists. The School District of Lee County could do a better job with the lunch offered in the public schools and the availability of service in their offices. The housing could be better if they understood how to make the neighborhoods more appealing. On the other hand, you will find family-friendly neighborhoods almost anywhere! The parks are beautiful and are almost always clean.
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    I love Cape Coral! It is a beautiful place to live, secure area with lots of police, local establishments to attend, and nearby stores for easy access. However, you have to pay tolls to get to Ft. Myers and the costs add up. So I pay $2 every day to get to school, work, family, etc. Additionally, there's no Costco in Cape Coral so I have to drive far to get there as well.
    Fantastic place for families or retirees! Moved here with our pre teens and teens and they love it. Great schools, so much to do for kids and parents. Friendly people all over. Many jobs available. Great sunsets, great weather.