Fort Myers is Lee County's urban core and the largest real estate market in Southwest Florida by transaction volume. The market ranges from sub-$300K condos in central Fort Myers to $2M+ waterfront estates in the McGregor Boulevard corridor. Hurricane Ian (2022) had its most significant impact in Fort Myers Beach and the Cape Coral canal systems, but most of the Fort Myers inland and south Fort Myers market recovered quickly. RSW International Airport, Lee Health hospital system, and FGCU are major employment drivers that support consistent rental demand and long-term price appreciation.