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Is Lehigh Acres a Good Place to Live? Lehigh Acres, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Lehigh Acres ranks #1282 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #253 of 256 mid-size cities and #79 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (38.2 min, #251 of 256).
Lehigh Acres by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Lehigh Acres's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Lehigh Acres: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Lehigh Acres safe?
What is the cost of living in Lehigh Acres?
Lehigh Acres's cost of living index is 102.3, 2% above the US level of 100 and #806 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,657/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $279,720, 26% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Lehigh Acres | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 102.3#806 of 1,308 | 103.4 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $279,720#321 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,831/mo#599 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $292,400#509 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,657/mo#838 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 4.4x#690 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 29.7%#1245 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Lehigh Acres housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Lehigh Acres is in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Lehigh Acres safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Lehigh Acres alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Lehigh Acres crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Lehigh Acres?
The median household in Lehigh Acres earns $66,890, 20% below the US figure of $83,163 and 14% below Florida ($77,735). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lehigh Acres | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $66,890#884 of 1,312 | $77,735 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 17.1%#988 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Lehigh Acres?
The median resident of Lehigh Acres is 34.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 14.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1277 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Lehigh Acres | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 34.3 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 14.3%#1277 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 70% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Lehigh Acres's schools and health?
Lehigh Acres's 14 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 22 students per teacher and $12,108 spent per pupil. 35.7% of adults are obese and 14.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Lehigh Acres | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 88%#518 of 1,063 | 87.3% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 22#1022 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $12,108#946 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 35.7%#834 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 14.7%#1147 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 18.4%#933 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 24.3%#1263 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 18,471 students are enrolled in Lehigh Acres's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Lehigh Acres?
The average commute in Lehigh Acres is 38.2 minutes (Florida 28.9); 0.6% of workers take transit and 11.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Lehigh Acres scores 7.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #1203 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.7°F and winters 66.2°F, with 53.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Lehigh Acres | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 38.2 min#1297 of 1,312 | 28.9 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 19.7%#1280 of 1,312 | 9.6% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 72.7% | 69% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 11.4% | 15.5% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 7.3#1203 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.7 | 54.4 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 77.6 | 55.9 | 1.5 |
| Mar | 80.2 | 58.8 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 84.6 | 63.5 | 1.9 |
| May | 88.3 | 67.7 | 3 |
| Jun | 90.3 | 73 | 10.3 |
| Jul | 90.6 | 74.8 | 8.6 |
| Aug | 91.4 | 75.7 | 8.8 |
| Sep | 89.9 | 74.8 | 8.5 |
| Oct | 86.1 | 69.5 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 81 | 62.8 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 76.8 | 57.6 | 1.6 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Myers Sw Florida Rgnl Airport.
| Measure | Lehigh Acres | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 75°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 82.7°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 66.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 53.4 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Myers Sw Florida Rgnl Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Lehigh Acres?
Lee County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Lee County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.32% of building value, higher than 90% of US counties.
| Measure | Lehigh Acres | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.32%#1125 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Lee County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Lee County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.2% | 93% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0089% | 81% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0031% | 72% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.068% | 33% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0022% | 24% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Lehigh Acres compare with similar-size cities?
Lehigh Acres is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #253 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 132,353.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Acres, FLPop. 132,353 | #1282 | 39.2 | $66,890 | $1,657/mo | no data | 38.2 min |
| Kent, WAPop. 135,603 | #590 | 56.8 | $92,302 | $1,909/mo | 283 | 30.4 min |
| New Haven, CTPop. 134,349 | #833 | 52.7 | $56,851 | $1,488/mo | 399 | 21.5 min |
| Sterling Heights, MIPop. 133,573 | #580 | 56.9 | $79,909 | $1,292/mo | 220 | 24.7 min |
| Fargo, NDPop. 131,627 | #302 | 62.0 | $66,998 | $946/mo | 378 | 15.5 min |
| Lewisville, TXPop. 131,080 | #346 | 61.0 | $89,233 | $1,670/mo | 218 | 24.6 min |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #105 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 | 22.6 min |
| Meridian, IDPop. 130,138 | #193 | 64.7 | $100,795 | $1,805/mo | 137 | 22.4 min |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #683 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 | 22.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Lehigh Acres compare with the rest of Florida?
Lehigh Acres ranks #79 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 39.2 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 14% below the Florida median. Homes are 26% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Spring Hill, FLPop. 119,983 | … #75 | 45.6 | $68,432 | $1,440/mo | no data |
| Port Charlotte, FLPop. 66,133 | #76 | 44.3 | $63,844 | $1,553/mo | no data |
| Lauderhill, FLPop. 74,896 | #77 | 42.3 | $51,165 | $1,684/mo | part year |
| Poinciana, FLPop. 75,068 | #78 | 39.4 | $68,015 | $1,965/mo | no data |
| Lehigh Acres, FLPop. 132,353 | #79 | 39.2 | $66,890 | $1,657/mo | no data |
| Pine Hills, FLPop. 80,105 | #80 | 39.0 | $58,673 | $1,542/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Lehigh Acres among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $77,735, violent crime 275.2 per 100,000.
How is Lehigh Acres's score calculated?
Lehigh Acres scores 39.2 out of 100, #1282 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Lehigh Acres. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
27.7 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Lehigh Acres. Similar-size median 53.8.
42.9 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Lehigh Acres's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
42.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Lehigh Acres's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
64.0 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Lehigh Acres. Similar-size median 51.2.
37.8 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Lehigh Acres. Similar-size median 50.1.
27.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Lehigh Acres's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
33.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
35.3 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Lehigh Acres alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Lehigh Acres.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Lehigh Acres's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Lehigh Acres has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Lehigh Acres
Is Lehigh Acres, FL a good place to live?
Lehigh Acres ranks #1282 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #253 of 256 mid-size cities and #79 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (38.2 min, #251 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Lehigh Acres?
Lehigh Acres's cost of living index is 102.3, 2% above the US level of 100 and #806 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,657/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $279,720, 26% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Lehigh Acres safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Lehigh Acres alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Lehigh Acres crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Lehigh Acres?
The median household in Lehigh Acres earns $66,890, 20% below the US figure of $83,163 and 14% below Florida ($77,735). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Lehigh Acres?
Median rent in Lehigh Acres is $1,657/mo (Census), #838 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,831/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 29.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Lehigh Acres?
The typical home value in Lehigh Acres is $279,720, down 5.8% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $292,400.
How are the public schools in Lehigh Acres?
Lehigh Acres's 14 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 22 students per teacher and $12,108 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Lehigh Acres?
The average commute is 38.2 minutes, #1297 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 28.9 minutes across Florida. 19.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Lehigh Acres?
Lehigh Acres averages 75°F over the year, 82.7°F in summer and 66.2°F in winter, with 53.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Lehigh Acres walkable?
Lehigh Acres scores 7.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1203 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Lehigh Acres at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Lee County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.32% of building value, higher than 90% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Lehigh Acres?
Lee County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Lehigh Acres?
Lehigh Acres has 132,353 residents. The median resident of Lehigh Acres is 34.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 14.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1277 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Lehigh Acres compare with the rest of Florida?
Lehigh Acres ranks #79 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 39.2 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 14% below the Florida median. Homes are 26% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Lehigh Acres?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Lehigh Acres's population of 132,353 are Kent, WA (#590 overall), New Haven, CT (#833 overall), Sterling Heights, MI (#580 overall), Fargo, ND (#302 overall), and Lewisville, TX (#346 overall). Lehigh Acres is #1282.