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Cape Coral Centr, FL

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Cape Coral Centr.

Population: 181,808 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cape Coral Centr, FL is $346,740 — down 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,300 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,917/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$346,740

Typical home value

-3.4%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$346,740
1-year appreciation
-3.4%
3-year appreciation
-18.0%
5-year appreciation
+3.8%
10-year appreciation
+58.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$444,240
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$405,300
Median list price
$405,780
Median price per sqft
$230
1-year sale-price change
+8.3%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,320
For-sale inventory
2,153
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
1,790
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
104 days
New listings (monthly)
378

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,917/mo
1-year rent change
-1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,555/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,564/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,835/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,373/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,615/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
6
High schools
5
Charter schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.8 : 1
Schools include
CAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DIPLOMAT MIDDLE SCHOOL, ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL, PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
7,020
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
76.3°F
Average high
83.3°F
Average low
70.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
279
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-59,669
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,921
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,862

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Pine Shadows Airpark (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Page Field (FMY) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
11
Hospitals include
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Adventhealth Port Charlotte
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
77
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+7,969 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1997
Housing built before 1970
4.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,201
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
271,920
Average weekly wage
$1,211
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
13,547

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Cape Coral CentrState medianUS median
Typical home value$346,740$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$405,300$359,990$325,000
Median days on market62 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,917/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,201$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Cape Coral Centr, FL?
$346,740.
What is the median sale price in Cape Coral Centr, FL?
$405,300.
How long do homes take to sell in Cape Coral Centr, FL?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Cape Coral Centr, FL?
Typical rent: $1,917/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cape Coral Centr, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, cold wave.
Is Cape Coral Centr, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 7,020 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Cape Coral Centr, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cape Coral Centr, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cape Coral Centr, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cape Coral Centr, FL?
23 schools (12 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cape Coral Centr, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cape Coral Centr, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cape Coral Centr, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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