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Ward 1 Economic Development
Updated 2021: Age: 32.7 Median HH Income: $39,076 Average HH Income $50,895 2020: The median age for Ward 1 is 31.5 and the youngest population average in Fort Myers. Ward 1 is home to the Fleamaster's Flea market and has Fort Myers Technical College offering skills in the trades. You can kayak or paddle your way to the Caloosahatchee River.
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Ward 2 Economic Development Activity
Updated 2021: Median age is 36.3, median hh income $67,374 and average hh income is $90,982. In the last decade, Access to workforce makes expansion to the area ideal. 2.69% annual growth in population. Employee/Residential Population ratio (per 100 residents) 69
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Ward 3 Economic Development
Ward 3 median age is 31.8 and has a diverse population. There has been steady growth in the area increasing the workforce available. We are seeing more industrial and retail space in development. The area has Opportunity Zones for impact investment. As a younger population there is great potential with additional development and access to workforce training to make a positive social impact. 2.75% annual population growth. Employee/Residential Population for Ward 3 (per 100 residents) 94. 3.09 % annual population growth. Additional housing increased 3.61% annually.
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Ward 4 Economic Development
Ward 4 median age is 47.7 and has had steady population growth. The median household income was $38,071.00 in 2020 and has grown to $44,598 with an average income per hh at $73,257. Additional 2.08% hh increase annually since 2010. Housing units annual rate of change is 10.18%. Employee/Residential Population ratio (per 100 residents) 117
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Ward 5 Economic Development
The median age in Ward 5 is 37.7 and there has been steady population growth. Access to working age groups has lead to more retail spaces. Additional housing units are either in construction or permitted for apartments with some additional single families located closer to the Caloosahatchee River. Access to parks and recreation is provided with public access.
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Ward 6 Economic Development
The median age in Ward 6 is 51. The highest population growth has occurred in Ward 6 and has the most apartments, single family, townhomes, and villas under construction in 2021. The median household income in the area is $82,146.00 and had the lowest amount of renter occupied housing. With an additional 1739 apartments under construction and another 983 in permitting, we will see that number changed. The gated golf communities surrounding the Six Mile Slough Preserve offer the population many high end amenities to improve their lifestyle and enjoy Fort Myers.