State rank#8 of 67
Smallest county817,666 residentsMiami-Dade County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 12071
Lee County, Florida
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population817,666
Household income$76,107
Unemployment3.5%
Life expectancy80.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Lee County has 817,666 residents and ranks #8 by population among Florida county equivalents. Median household income is $76,107. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.5%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Florida
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Lee County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Lee County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $362,200 median home value and $1,712/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,107, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Lee County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, poor or fair health, and primary care access. College attainment is 31.2% and life expectancy is 80.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 80.6 years, rank #5 of 67 available Florida counties.
- Poor or fair health: 15.7%, rank #10 of 67 available Florida counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,504 residents, rank #19 of 65 available Florida counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Uninsured: 17.1%, rank #58 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,712/mo, rank #55 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $362,200, rank #51 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Florida
Rank and range use only counties in Florida with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$76,107
$76,107; above the state county median of $67,500.
State rank #22 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$362,200
$362,200; above the state county median of $276,000.
State rank #51 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,712/mo
$1,712/mo; above the state county median of $1,302/mo.
State rank #55 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.5%
3.5%; below the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #21 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.2%
31.2%; above the state county median of 27%.
State rank #25 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
80.6 years
80.6 years; above the state county median of 75.3 years.
State rank #5 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
15.7%
15.7%; below the state county median of 19%.
State rank #10 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
17.1%
17.1%; above the state county median of 14%.
State rank #58 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,504 residents
1 per 1,504 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,955 residents.
State rank #19 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 681 residents
1 per 681 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 766 residents.
State rank #28 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Lee County FAQ
Is Lee County a good place to live?
Lee County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, poor or fair health, and primary care access. College attainment is 31.2% and life expectancy is 80.6 years.
What should I know before moving to Lee County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $362,200 median home value and $1,712/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,107, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Lee County?
Lee County has 817,666 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Lee County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 12071; the parent state FIPS is 12.
What is the median household income in Lee County?
The ACS median household income is $76,107.
How much does housing cost in Lee County?
Housing benchmarks are $362,200 median home value and $1,712/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,107, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Lee County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.5%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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