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    Sanibel

    #1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Lee County
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      Overall Grade
    • 14 reviews
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        A minus
      3. Housing
        C minus
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        A minus
      6. Diversity
        C
      7. Jobs
        A minus
      8. Weather
        A
      9. Cost of Living
        C
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B+
      Sanibel is a with a population of 7,378. Sanibel is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Sanibel offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Sanibel there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Sanibel and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Sanibel are highly rated.
      Population
      7,378
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $703,800
      National
      $229,800
      Median Rent
      $1,100
      National
      $1,096
      Area Feel
      Urban Suburban Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        14%
      • Own
        86%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      A minus
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        26.6
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        0
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        39.9
        500.1
      • Theft
        452.7
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        13.3
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      C
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        3%
      • 10-17 years
        4%
      • 18-24 years
        2%
      • 25-34 years
        5%
      • 35-44 years
        2%
      • 45-54 years
        6%
      • 55-64 years
        22%
      • 65+ years
        57%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        28%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        29%
        20%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        21%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        21%
        27%
      • Less than high school diploma
        2%
        11%
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      Working in Sanibel

      Jobs
      A minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $92,875
      National
      $64,994
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