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Cape Coral, Florida

       
Total population 151,389 Average January/July temperatures 61.1° / 81.3°
Median home price $ 230,000 Annual Precipitation 51.75 in. /yr.
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Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral is a vacation spot in one of Florida's fastest-growing areas.

Climate
The climate is mostly warm and sunny.
Cultural Attractions
The city has a number of annual festivities, such as the Cape Coral Festival of the Arts, Cape Coral Sounds of Jazz, and Mango Mania.
Geography
Cape Coral has more than 400 miles of canals.
Historical
The Rosen brothers created the community and its canals about 40 years ago.
Recreation
The Caloosahatchee River offers opportunities for bass fishing and water sports.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 72.03 ° / 50.19 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.29 ° / 72.27 °
Precipitation (?) 51.75 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 376
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 81
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 230,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $48926.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $44951
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.220 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 50
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 183
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 9
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 75
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 3
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 11
Number of libraries within the county (?) 23
Number of museums within the county (?) 18
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 151,389
Population density (?) 1,512 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 115.5% growth
Population over 55 (?) 45,624 people
Education (?) 22 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 28
Number of clinics within the county (?) 80
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 23
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