Captiva, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
129 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,099 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$326,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,404 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
2.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
4
Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
3
Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metro Area
3
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 63
Feb 2 0 65
Mar 3 0 68
Apr 2 0 72
May 3 0 77
Jun 9 0 81
Jul 8 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 8 0 81
Oct 3 0 77
Nov 2 0 71
Dec 2 0 65

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, FL State Senate District 33, FL State House District 80, FL
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Schools

The Sanibel School
6 miles, SE • 5 star
Pine Island Elementary School
9 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Oasis Charter Middle School
12 miles, E • 4.1 star
Oasis Charter High School
12 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Cape Coral Technical College
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
Florida SouthWestern State College
19 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Cape Coral Hospital
18 miles, E • 3.2 star
Lee Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Punta Gorda Airport
32 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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