Naples
Best for coastal living, golf and a refined downtown pace.
- Median home price
- $1.2M
- Monthly budget
- ~$4,600/mo
- Healthcare
- NCH Baker Hospital; Physicians Regional Healthcare System
Explore Southwest Florida: Where to Retire on the Gulf Coast
Southwest Florida offers everything from island living to vibrant waterfront cities, and each community has its own pace, price point, and healthcare access.
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Marco Island
Best for island living, beach days and time on the water.
- Median home price
- $874K
- Monthly budget
- ~$4,600/mo
- Healthcare
- Urgent care; NCH in Naples
Bonita Springs
Best for beach access, nature and a relaxed community feel.
- Median home price
- $545K
- Monthly budget
- ~$3,700/mo
- Healthcare
- Lee Health Coconut Point
Estero
Best for community living, shopping and outdoor recreation.
- Median home price
- $490K
- Monthly budget
- ~$3,700/mo
- Healthcare
- Lee Health Coconut Point
Fort Myers
Best for a lively riverfront, cultural outings and healthcare choice.
- Median home price
- $325K
- Monthly budget
- ~$3,700/mo
- Healthcare
- 3 Lee Health hospitals
Cape Coral
Best for canal-side living, boating and neighborhood connections.
- Median home price
- $380K
- Monthly budget
- ~$3,700/mo
- Healthcare
- Cape Coral Hospital
Sources (as of Oct 2026): population (July 1, 2025 est.), residents 65+, median household income and median rent (2020–2024 ACS) from U.S. Census QuickFacts; home prices, days on market and price change from Redfin, 3 months ending Aug 2026; property tax from Census ACS county effective rates; monthly budget for one adult from MIT Living Wage (Lee Co.) and WatchPennies (Collier Co.); sunny days and violent-crime scores (1–100) from BestPlaces; walkability from Walk Score; airport distances approximate. Figures change—verify before deciding.
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