LEE COUNTY MARKET UPDATE · JUNE 2026
Buyers Are Back: Home Sales Up 7% From Last June
1,037 single-family homes closed across our five Lee County areas in June 2026, up 7% from a year earlier. Gulf-access homes sold for a median of $725,000, up 4% from a year ago, while inland homes held steady at $369,900. With 4 to 6 months of supply, buyers have real choices, and well-priced homes are still closing at 96–98% of asking.
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Common Questions
Are home prices going up in Cape Coral?
In June 2026, the median single-family sale price in Cape Coral was $389,900, up 4.3% from $373,749 in June 2025. Gulf-access homes in Cape Coral had a median of $720,000, compared with $350,000 for inland homes.
How much more do Gulf-access homes cost in Southwest Florida?
Across Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs, Gulf-access single-family homes sold for a median of $725,000 in June 2026, about 2.0 times the $369,900 median for inland homes.
Is Lee County a buyer's market or a seller's market right now?
It's close to balanced. In June 2026, these areas had 4 to 6 months of supply. About 6 months is usually considered balanced, so buyers have choices and time to negotiate, but well-priced homes still sold for 96.1–98.1% of list price.
How long does it take to sell a home in Southwest Florida?
In June 2026, the median single-family home spent 97 to 124 days on the market, depending on the area. North Fort Myers was quickest and Estero took the longest.
Which Lee County area is most affordable for a single-family home?
Of the areas we cover, North Fort Myers had the lowest median sale price in June 2026 at $323,285, followed by Cape Coral at $389,900.
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Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS (FGCMLS), single-family homes. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Freshwater-canal homes are included in city totals but not in the Gulf-access or inland groups.