Fort Myers, Florida

Fort Myers: The most populous city in Lee County, Florida. It is located on the southwestern coast of the state. Fort Myers is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and the Fort Myers Museum of History.

About

Fort Myers is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 62,298 and a population density of 491 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 91,086 inhabitants.

The city was created 139 years ago in 1885.

Fort Myers is located in southwest Florida on the Caloosahatchee River. The city was established in 1850 as a military fort during the Seminole Wars. It was incorporated in 1885 and later became a popular winter resort area.

Key Facts About Fort Myers

Population: Approximately 82,000 as of 2019

Economy: Major employers include the Lee County School District, Lee Health, and Florida SouthWestern State College. Tourism, construction and retail are also important industries.

Geography: Fort Myers is near the Gulf Coast along the Caloosahatchee River. It enjoys a subtropical climate and averages over 230 sunny days per year.

Things to Do in Fort Myers

Some highlights for visitors to Fort Myers include:

  • The Edison & Ford Winter Estates - Tour the homes and lab of inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
  • Fort Myers River District - Historic downtown area with boutiques, galleries, restaurants and nightlife.
  • Lynn Hall Memorial Park - Scenic park featuring walking trails, gardens, a lagoon and butterfly house.
  • Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve - Protected wetlands area with boardwalks and nature trails to spot wildlife.
  • Sanibel & Captiva Islands - Barrier island beaches known for seashells, resorts and a relaxing vibe.

In summary, Fort Myers offers a classic Florida beach vacation atmosphere, historic sites and opportunities for outdoor recreation year-round.

Fort Myers locator map
Location of Fort Myers on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Fort Myers

Population : 91,086 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
County : Lee County
Postal code : 33900–33999
Phone Area Codes : 239
Area : 126.84 km2
Named for : Abraham Myers
Altitude : 10 feet / 3 meters
Capital city : Fort Myers is capital of Lee County
Establishment : January 01, 1886 (139 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−05:00
Local time : 17:30:33 (17th May 2025)
Density : 718 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 31.61% (2010-2020)
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Fort Myers FL Downtown HD 1933 crths pano01 image
Fort Myers FL Downtown HD 1933 crths pano01 image

Geography

Fort Myers is located at 26°37'18"N 81°50'26"W (26.6216800, -81.8405900).

Fort Myers map

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Demographics

The population of Fort Myers increased by 31.61% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 62,298 - census
2011 63,818 2.38% estimation process
2012 65,504 2.57% estimation process
2013 67,802 3.39% estimation process
2014 70,449 3.76% estimation process
2015 73,470 4.11% estimation process
2016 76,752 4.28% estimation process
2017 80,015 4.08% estimation process
2018 82,229 2.69% estimation process
2019 87,103 5.6% estimation process
2020 91,086 4.37% estimation process

Fort Myers zip code is 33901. County name: Lee, County fips: 12071

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Best Things to Do in Fort Myers

1 Fleamasters Fleamarket

Rating: 4.3 (7265)

4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916, United States ➦ Show Map

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Fleamasters Fleamarket

2 Lakes Park

Rating: 4.7 (4682)

7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908, United States ➦ Show Map

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Lakes Park

3 Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Rating: 4.7 (4043)

2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States ➦ Show Map

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Edison & Ford Winter Estates

4 Manatee Park

Rating: 4.5 (3439)

10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905, United States ➦ Show Map

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Manatee Park

5 Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Rating: 4.7 (2512)

7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966, United States ➦ Show Map

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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Where ot Eat in Fort Myers

1 Bahama Breeze

Rating: 4.5 (4812)

14701 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33912, United States ➦ Show Map

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Bahama Breeze

2 Ford's Garage

Rating: 4.4 (3709)

2207 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States ➦ Show Map

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Ford's Garage

3 Twin Peaks Restaurant

Rating: 4.5 (3584)

16411 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913, United States ➦ Show Map

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Twin Peaks Restaurant

4 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.2 (3438)

4260 Boatways Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

5 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.3 (3185)

10090 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33913, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Where to Stay in Fort Myers

1 Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

Rating: 4.3 (2140)

17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908, United States ➦ Show Map

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Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

2 Travelodge by Wyndham Fort Myers

Rating: 2.9 (1111)

4760 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907, United States ➦ Show Map

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Travelodge by Wyndham Fort Myers

3 Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

Rating: 4.2 (817)

20371 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908, United States ➦ Show Map

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Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

4 Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites

Rating: 4.2 (798)

4400 Ford Street Ext, Fort Myers, FL 33916, United States ➦ Show Map

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Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites

5 Hyatt Place Fort Myers/At The Forum

Rating: 4.1 (784)

2600 Champion Ring Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hyatt Place Fort Myers/At The Forum

Other Places in Fort Myers

1 Florida Department of Children & Families

Rating: 2 (70)

2295 Victoria Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States ➦ Show Map

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2 The School District of Lee County

Rating: 3.3 (16)

2855 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966, United States ➦ Show Map

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The School District of Lee County

3 City of Fort Myers City Hall

Rating: 4.7 (6)

2200 Second St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 ➦ Show Map

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City of Fort Myers City Hall

4 Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

Rating: 3.3 (6)

2201 Second St #600, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States ➦ Show Map

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Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

5 Iona-McGregor Fire Department Station 71

Rating: 4.3 (6)

5401 Winkler Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919, United States ➦ Show Map

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Iona-McGregor Fire Department Station 71

6 USDA Rural Development

Rating: 5 (4)

3434 Hancock Bridge Pkwy #209a, Fort Myers, FL 33903, United States ➦ Show Map

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7 School District-Lee County

Rating: 2.3 (3)

3345 Canelo Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States ➦ Show Map

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8 South Trail Fire Department Station 61

Rating: 5 (3)

2100 Crystal Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907, United States ➦ Show Map

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South Trail Fire Department Station 61

9 South Trail Fire and Rescue District

Rating: 5 (3)

5531 Halifax Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33912, United States ➦ Show Map

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10 Lee County Extension Services

Rating: 5 (1)

3410 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916, United States ➦ Show Map

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People born in Fort Myers (73)

People born in Fort Myers, including singer and actress Haley Bennett, rapper from Florida Plies, skateboarder Elissa Steamer, .

List

  • Mindy McCready (American country music singer) she was born in 30/11/1975
  • Deion Sanders (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive back, cornerback, wide receiver) he was born in 09/08/1967
  • Connie Mack IV (American politician) he was born in 12/08/1967
  • James L. Dozier (United States general) he was born in 10/04/1931
  • Halley Gross (American actress, screenwriter and voice actor) she was born in 27/12/1985
  • Walt Wesley (American basketball player) he was born in 25/01/1945
  • Caitlin Farrell (American association football player) she was born in 31/10/1987
  • Scott Hoffman (American musician) he was born in 10/10/1961
  • Casey Coleman (American baseball player) he was born in 03/07/1987
  • Jevon Kearse (American football player, defensive end) he was born in 03/09/1976
  • Nate Spears (American baseball player) he was born in 03/05/1985
  • Terrence Cody (American football player, defensive lineman, nose tackle) he was born in 28/06/1988
  • Chad Senior (American modern pentathlete) he was born in 27/12/1974
  • Jeremy Ware (American football cornerback) he was born in 18/09/1986
  • Mario Henderson (Player of American football) he was born in 29/10/1984
  • Allison Kreiger (American model) she was born in 08/07/1983
  • Alvin Ashley (American football player) he was born in 14/10/1969
  • Anthony Henry (former American football cornerback) he was born in 03/11/1976

Schools in Fort Myers

College & universities near Fort Myers, FL

Code Name City ZIP
484172 Lee Professional Institute Fort Myers (FL) 33916-9320
462035 Florida Academy Fort Myers (FL) 33966-1155
135267 Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers (FL) 33916-2204
362700 Sunstate Academy Fort Myers (FL) 33907
366553 Southern Technical College Fort Myers (FL) 33907-1108

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Myers, FL

Code Name Address Type
FTM Fort Myers, Florida 6050 Plaza Drive BUS
PCH Port Charlotte, Florida 909 King Highway BUS
SBG Sebring 601 East Center St RAIL
SRA Sarasota, Florida 1993 Main Street BUS
BDT Bradenton, Florida 1115 Manatee Avenue West BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Fort Myers

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Fort Myer Post Office Fort Myers (FL) 33901
Fort Myer Post Office Fort Myers (FL) 33907
Page Field Post Office Fort Myers (FL) 33907
Post Office Fort Myers (FL) 33905
North Fort Myer Post Office North Fort Myers (FL) 33903

Other cities in Lee County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , FL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Cape Coral 200,972 The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Lehigh Acres 86,784 Census designated place
Bonita Springs 60,830 A city in Lee County, Florida.
North Fort Myers 39,407 Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place
Estero 34,383 Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
San Carlos Park 16,824 Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Cypress Lake 11,846 Census designated place
Villas 11,569 Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Gateway 8,401 Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Sanibel 7,429 City in Florida, USA
McGregor 7,406 Census designated place
Fort Myers Beach 7,117 Town of the United States
Fort Myers Shores 5,487 Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Whiskey Creek 4,655 Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Tice 4,470 Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Suncoast Estates 4,384 Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Distance to Other Cities

Fort Myers distances to largest Florida cities