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San Carlos Park, Florida

       
Total population 18,791 Average January/July temperatures 59.2° / 81.4°
Median home price $ 214,500 Annual Precipitation 53.8 in. /yr.

San Carlos Park, Florida

This Lee County city sits on Florida’s southwestern coast.

Climate
San Carlos Park is quite warm and humid year-round.
Cultural Attractions
San Carlos Park houses Florida Gulf Coast University.
Economy
The city is quickly expanding, thanks in part to a booming housing market, shopping malls, and a nearby international airport.
Geography
This community is located just south of Fort Meyers.
Recreation
The area has several country clubs and golf courses. 

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 70.36 ° / 48.11 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.65 ° / 72.1 °
Precipitation (?) 53.8 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 380
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 82
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 214,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $46720.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $47526
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
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(?) 8
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 77
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 (?) 18,791
Population density (?) 3,870 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 81.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 3,403 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 (?) 34
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