Housing Market in Fort Myers
Fort Myers is a market still finding its footing several years after Hurricane Ian, with prices down year over year across every recent reading and inventory favoring buyers. Exactly how far prices have fallen depends on which month's snapshot you check, but the direction is consistent, and the market sits well below premium Gulf Coast neighbors like Sarasota and Naples.
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Learn moreMedian price: down year over year, though the exact figure moves by the month
Redfin snapshots for Fort Myers show a median sale price in the $325,000-$348,000 range through 2026, consistently down year over year -- a May 2026 reading put it at $339,000 (down 3.1% YoY), while a more recent snapshot showed $348,000 (down 6.2% YoY), and a November 2025 reading had cited $345,000 (down 12.7% YoY). The exact percentage varies by which month you check and how far back the comparison runs, but every recent reading agrees on the direction: prices are down meaningfully from their post-pandemic peak. Price per square foot has run around $203, per Redfin.
A buyer-favoring market on most measures
Momentum Realty's proprietary Momentum Score for Fort Myers reads 40 out of 100 -- squarely in 'buyer's opportunity' territory. Homes here receive about 1 offer on average, and Redfin describes the market as 'not very competitive.' That's a meaningfully different environment than the multiple-offer conditions of 2021-2022.
Days on market vary widely depending on what you measure
Days-on-market figures for Fort Myers span a wide range depending on the source and month: a citywide average of 87 days appears in one reading; a March 2026 snapshot put the median closer to 75 days; an August 15, 2026 reading showed 64 days; and well-positioned, move-in-ready homes were selling in a median of just 47 days as of July 2026. That spread reflects real variation between overpriced or dated listings sitting for months and well-priced, updated homes moving quickly -- not a single 'true' number.
Runs well below Sarasota and Naples
Fort Myers' median sale price sits well below comparable Southwest Florida coastal markets like Sarasota and Naples, where city-level medians run into the high six or seven figures. That relative affordability is a real part of Fort Myers' appeal for retirees and value-conscious buyers, though it also reflects a market still working through post-Ian uncertainty rather than simply being an undervalued bargain.
Key takeaways
- Fort Myers median sale price has run $325,000-$348,000 across 2026 Redfin snapshots, consistently down year over year (readings range from -3.1% to -12.7% depending on the month compared); price per square foot runs around $203.
- Momentum Realty's Momentum Score reads 40/100 -- 'buyer's opportunity' territory -- with homes averaging about 1 offer and Redfin describing the market as 'not very competitive.'
- Days on market vary widely by listing quality: citywide readings range from 64 to 87 days, while well-positioned, move-in-ready homes sold in a median of 47 days as of July 2026.
- Fort Myers runs well below Sarasota and Naples on price, reflecting both relative affordability and a market still stabilizing years after Hurricane Ian.
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