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Cape Coral
  • City in Florida

Report Card

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

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Cape Coral is a city in Florida with a population of 193,003. 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

About Cape Coral...
Population
193,003

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$255,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,456
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    23%
  • Own
    77%
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Cape Coral Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    108.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    10
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    152.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    848.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    66.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

Working in Cape Coral

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$65,282
National
$69,021

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