These Are The 25 Best Places To Live In Lee County

Drone Shot of the waterfront houses in Fort Myers

2022 has been off to a horrific start for those of us who might be looking for a new home this year. It is definitely a seller’s market, to say the least. But, while that may be the case, there are still people out there in need of finding a home no matter what and are looking for the best places to buy a house in Lee County.

Thanks to the folks over at Niche.com, there are several neighborhoods and locations in Lee County that might need to be considered if you’re looking to relocate now or in the near future.

In order to come up with this list, Niche.com used the Best Places to Buy a House ranking, which provides an in depth assessment of the housing and community of any given area. To come up with this grade, the following is taken into account, such as key factors of a location’s housing market, including home values, taxes, crime rates, and quality of local schools, in an effort to measure the quality and stability of a given area’s real estate market. From their list, we have listed the best 25 places to live in Lee County, going from 25 down to 1.

Check out the list of the Best Places To Live In Lee County below.

25. Harlem Heights
Living in Harlem Heights
Harlem Heights is a with a population of 1,957. Harlem Heights is in Lee County. Living in Harlem Heights offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Harlem Heights there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Harlem Heights and residents tend to lean liberal.
24. Fort Myers Shores
Living in Fort Myers Shores
Fort Myers Shores is a with a population of 6,813. Fort Myers Shores is in Lee County. Living in Fort Myers Shores offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Fort Myers Shores and residents tend to lean conservative.
23. Suncoast Estates
Living in Suncoast Estates
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22. Tice
Living in Tice
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21. Punta Rassa
Living in Punta Rassa
Punta Rassa is a with a population of 1,697. Punta Rassa is in Lee County. Living in Punta Rassa offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Punta Rassa there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Punta Rassa and residents tend to be conservative.
20. Olga
Living in Olga
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19. Lehigh Acres
Living in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres is a with a population of 123,378. Lehigh Acres is in Lee County. Living in Lehigh Acres offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Lehigh Acres there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Lehigh Acres and residents tend to have moderate political views.
18. Buckingham
Living in Buckingham
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17. Cape Coral
Living in Cape Coral
Cape Coral is a city in Florida with a population of 183,942. 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.
16. Fort Myers
Living in Fort Myers
Fort Myers is a town in Florida with a population of 79,927. Fort Myers is in Lee County. Living in Fort Myers offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fort Myers there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
15. Fort Myers Beach
Living in Fort Myers Beach
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14. North Fort Myers
Living in North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers is a with a population of 42,770. North Fort Myers is in Lee County. Living in North Fort Myers offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In North Fort Myers there are a lot of parks.
13. McGregor
Living in McGregor
McGregor is a with a population of 7,760. McGregor is in Lee County. Living in McGregor offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In McGregor there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in McGregor and residents tend to lean conservative.
12. Iona
Living in Iona
Iona is a with a population of 14,118. Iona is in Lee County. Living in Iona offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Iona there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Iona and residents tend to be conservative.
11. Three Oaks
Living in Three Oaks
Three Oaks is a with a population of 4,281. Three Oaks is in Lee County. Living in Three Oaks offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Three Oaks there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Three Oaks and residents tend to lean conservative.
10. Lochmoor Waterway Estates
Living in Lochmoor Waterway Estates
Lochmoor Waterway Estates is a with a population of 4,163. Lochmoor Waterway Estates is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Lochmoor Waterway Estates offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
9. San Carlos Park
Living in San Carlos Park
San Carlos Park is a with a population of 17,961. San Carlos Park is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in San Carlos Park offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes.
8. Cypress Lake
Living in Cypress Lake
Cypress Lake is a with a population of 12,978. Cypress Lake is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Cypress Lake offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Cypress Lake there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
7. Burnt Store Marina
Living in Burnt Store Marina
Burnt Store Marina is a town in Florida with a population of 2,057. Burnt Store Marina is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Burnt Store Marina offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes.
6. Bonita Springs
Living in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs is a with a population of 55,902. Bonita Springs is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Bonita Springs offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bonita Springs there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
5. Estero
Living in Estero
Estero is a with a population of 32,815. Estero is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Estero offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Estero there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
4. Villas
Living in Villas
Villas is a with a population of 13,072. Villas is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Villas offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Villas there are a lot of restaurants and parks.
3. Sanibel
Living in Sanibel
Sanibel is a with a population of 7,319. 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.
2. Gateway
Living in Gateway
Gateway is a with a population of 10,702. Gateway is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Gateway offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Gateway and residents tend to lean conservative.
1. Whiskey Creek
Living in Whiskey Creek
Whiskey Creek is a with a population of 5,022. Whiskey Creek is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Whiskey Creek offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Whiskey Creek there are a lot of restaurants and parks.

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