City of Cape Coral
Cape Coral was founded in 1957 by Jack and Leonhard Rosen (developers). These brothers purchased the land for $678.000
With 114 square miles Cape Coral is the second largest City in terms of land mass in Florida. With more than 400 miles of salt and fresh water canals Cape Coral is called the Venice of America.
Cape Coral also offers a high quality of life due to its low crime rate (2nd in Florida), outstanding climate, excellent health service, affordable housing, education facilities, parks and recreation.
Cape Coral is Lee County biggest and fastest growing city . The population of Cape Coral has doubled every decade since the city was incorporated in 1970. Since 1970 the population has increased 600%.
Reasons why to live and/or invest in Cape Coral
Cape Coral is one of the nation´s first master-planned communities
Water wonderland with more than 400 mile miles of canals and 27 miles of shoreline
Most populated city in Southwest Florida
Money Magazine ranked Cape Coral in July 1996 as the “6th Best Place to Live” out of 300 metro areas in the United States
The Ft. Myers/Cape Coral area grew seven times faster than the national average between 1980-1990
The cost of houses in Cape Coral ranks among the lowest in the state
Climatic Conditions
Summer temperature average high 90.2 / Low 71.9 degrees
Winter temperature average high 74.0 / Low 63.9 degrees
One of the lowest crime rates in the United States
Relaxed Gulf Coast Lifestyle
Easy Access to Regional and National Markets
High-Growth National Job Market
Affordable Housing Mixtures
Quality Educational Facilities
Cost Effective Industrial Space
Business Incentives
Progressive Tax-Structure
Statistic
size: 114 square miles
inhabitant: about 116,159 (2002)
median home sale price: $97,894 (1997)
median income: $46,115 (2002)
shore line: 27 miles
canals: > 400 miles
Address and phone numbers
City of Cape Coral
815 Nicholas Pkwy.
phone: 239-574-0401
Average temperature
summer (high/low): 90.2 F / 71.9 F
winter (high/low): 74.0 F / 63.9 F
Zip Codes
SE: 33904, 33990
SW: 33914, 33991
NE: 33909, 33990
NW: 33993
Pine Island: 33956, 33922
Post office
Postmart, 2323 Del Prado S
phone 772-1888
United States Post Office
1030 SE 9th Ave.
phone 800-275-8777
United States Post Office
4722 SE 17th Ave
phone 800-275-8777
Radio Stations
FM 103.9 Rock
FM 101.9 New Country Music
FM 95 Wolz, Oldies
FM 90.9 Christian Radio
FM 107 Country Music
Boat Locks
Unit 75, Operation hours
Unit 58, Operation hours: You need a key for these locks -pick it up at City Hall
Unit 89, Operation hours
Public Boat Ramps
Unit 58, off Burnt Store Rd.
Unit 1, Cape Coral Beach
Unit 19, East End of Everest Pkwy
Unit 23, off Skyline Blvd.
Citizen's Survey
Results from a 1999 (2002) Citizen's Survey, Source City of Cape Coral
Age Residency
18-34 10% (18,8%) Less than 3 years 15%
35-49 25% ( 3-5 years 14%
50-64 31% 6-10 years 21%
65+ 34% (17,8%) 11-20 years 32%
Race/Ethnic over 20 years 18%
Caucasian 92% Employment Status
African American 1% (2,4%) Full time 47%
Hispanic 3% (8,3%) Part time 12%
Other 4% Retired 41%
Gender Income
Male 61% (48,8%) less than $25.000 16%
Female 39% (51,2%) $25.000-$50.000 40%
$50.000-$75.000 26%
over $75.000 18%
Population (2002)
NE 8,720
NW 3,454
SE 64,541
SW 39,056
total 116,159