In Lee, Florida, the median home price is $338,437, compared with the Florida median of $390,983; median household income is $76,107; the population is 817,666; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 223.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lee at a glance
Population
817,666
Median Household Income
$76,107
Typical Home Value
$338,437
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
223.4
Avg Commute Time
29.4
About Lee
Lee has a population of 817,666. The median home value is $338,437, 13% below the Florida median. Median household income is $76,107 (2% above the Florida median). The most populated towns are Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and Fort Myers.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lee
10 towns, by population.
County rankings in Florida
Every county in Florida, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Florida
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Florida
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Florida
- 10Best school ratingsFlorida School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Florida
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Florida
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Florida
Lee at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lee?
- Lee has a population of 817,666 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lee?
- The median home value in Lee is $338,437. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lee?
- Median household income in Lee is $76,107 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lee in?
- Lee is in Florida.
- How many towns are in Lee?
- Lee contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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