Cities / Fort Myers
Is Fort Myers, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 58 Fort Myers neighborhoods we score (average 78/100), 48 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 10 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Fort Myers
- 1The Island at Shell Point· Fort MyersThe Island at Shell Point is the original waterfront core of the Shell Point Retirement Community, situated along the Caloosahatchee River near the…97Go
- 2Boca Grande· Fort MyersLocated on Gasparilla Island off the coast of southwest Florida, Boca Grande is an upscale, historic enclave renowned for world-class tarpon fishing…96Go
- 3Burnt Store Marina· Fort MyersBurnt Store Marina is one of the largest deep-water marinas on Florida's Gulf Coast, functioning as a master-planned golf and boating community on…96Go
- 4Sanibel· Fort MyersLocated just southwest of Fort Myers, Sanibel is world-renowned for its pristine shelling beaches, wildlife preserves, and relaxed coastal…95Go
- 5Arborwood· Fort MyersArborwood is a sprawling suburban enclave of gated residential subdivisions, country clubs, and nature preserves located along the Treeline Avenue…93Go
All Fort Myers neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 31 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- The Island at Shell Point· Fort MyersThe Island at Shell Point is the original waterfront core of the Shell Point Retirement Community, situated along the Caloosahatchee River near the…97Go
- Boca Grande· Fort MyersLocated on Gasparilla Island off the coast of southwest Florida, Boca Grande is an upscale, historic enclave renowned for world-class tarpon fishing…96Go
- Burnt Store Marina· Fort MyersBurnt Store Marina is one of the largest deep-water marinas on Florida's Gulf Coast, functioning as a master-planned golf and boating community on…96Go
- Sanibel· Fort MyersLocated just southwest of Fort Myers, Sanibel is world-renowned for its pristine shelling beaches, wildlife preserves, and relaxed coastal…95Go
- Arborwood· Fort MyersArborwood is a sprawling suburban enclave of gated residential subdivisions, country clubs, and nature preserves located along the Treeline Avenue…93Go
- Gateway· Fort MyersGateway is a sprawling, master-planned residential and commercial community located just east of I-75 near Southwest Florida International Airport…92Go
- Estero Oaks· Fort MyersEstero Oaks is a contemporary master-planned mixed-use community situated between south Fort Myers and Estero, defined by upscale apartment…90Go
- Bokeelia· Fort MyersBokeelia is an unincorporated, rural maritime enclave defined by lush tropical fruit groves, historic fishing docks, and quiet canals leading to…90Go
- Whiskey Creek· Fort MyersWhiskey Creek is an established, lushly landscaped suburban neighborhood known for its winding canals, mid-century ranch architecture, and executive…90Go
- Pine Shadows Air Park· Fort MyersLocated in North Fort Myers, Pine Shadows Air Park is an exclusive, low-density fly-in community where homes feature direct runway access and…88Go
- Buckingham· Fort MyersBuckingham is a sprawling, rural-residential community northeast of Fort Myers known for its acreage lots, oak canopies, and equestrian properties…88Go
- McGregor· Fort MyersStretching along the Caloosahatchee River, the McGregor corridor is iconic for its majestic royal palm-lined boulevard and historic riverfront…87Go
- Olga· Fort MyersOlga is an unincorporated community east of Fort Myers characterized by acreage properties, quiet waterways, and lush Southwest Florida flora. It…87Go
- Southeast Fort Myers· Fort MyersSoutheast Fort Myers is a sprawling, newer suburban sector centered around Daniels Parkway, Treeline Avenue, and the Gateway community. It offers…86Go
- The Forum West· Fort MyersThe Forum West is centered along Forum Boulevard near Interstate 75 and Colonial Boulevard, featuring contemporary master-planned subdivisions, gated…86Go
- The Forum Central· Fort MyersThe Forum Central is a master-planned development located along Interstate 75 and Colonial Boulevard in east Fort Myers. It features suburban…86Go
- The Forum North· Fort MyersThe Forum North is a recently developed mixed-use master-planned neighborhood in Fort Myers, featuring modern townhomes, gated subdivisions, and…86Go
- Southwest Fort Myers· Fort MyersStretching along the McGregor Boulevard and Summerlin Road corridors, Southwest Fort Myers is an expansive, car-dependent district filled with…86Go
- McGregor Park· Fort MyersMcGregor Park is an attractive, tree-lined residential and suburban neighborhood nestled near the Caloosahatchee River corridor in Fort Myers. It…86Go
- Iona Gardens· Fort MyersIona Gardens is a relaxed residential community located near the Caloosahatchee River and coastal approaches to Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach…86Go
- Outer West Fort Myers· Fort MyersOuter West Fort Myers spans scenic, tree-lined residential neighborhoods and commercial thoroughfares along the Caloosahatchee River corridor west of…85Go
- Fort Myers Beach· Fort MyersStretching along Estero Island on Florida's Gulf Coast, Fort Myers Beach is known for its wide sandy shores, vibrant open-air tiki bars, and…85Go
- Palm Frond Condominiums· Fort MyersPalm Frond Condominiums is a private multi-family residential enclave located in the South Fort Myers / Cypress Lake area. The neighborhood features…84Go
- The Forum Southwest· Fort MyersLocated just off Interstate 75 and Colonial Boulevard, The Forum Southwest blends master-planned residential enclaves with a substantial retail and…84Go
- The Forum Southeast· Fort MyersSituated just east of Interstate 75 in Fort Myers, The Forum Southeast is a master-planned district characterized by contemporary gated subdivisions…84Go
- Cypress Lake· Fort MyersCypress Lake is an established, predominantly residential enclave in Lee County marked by golf courses, condominium complexes, and mature…84Go
- The Forum Northwest· Fort MyersLocated just off Interstate 75 in East Fort Myers, The Forum Northwest is defined by contemporary townhome communities, gated residential enclaves…83Go
- San Carlos Park· Fort MyersSan Carlos Park is a sprawling unincorporated community just north of Estero, known for its mix of single-family homes, quiet residential streets…83Go
- Palm Island· Fort MyersPalm Island is a tranquil, riverfront neighborhood in Fort Myers characterized by single-family homes, canals, and mature tropical greenery. It is…82Go
- Slater· Fort MyersSlater is an unincorporated, semi-rural community located in northern Lee County just north of North Fort Myers. The landscape is defined by…81Go
- Fort Myers Shores· Fort MyersPositioned northeast of downtown Fort Myers along the southern banks of the Caloosahatchee River, Fort Myers Shores is a low-density residential…80Go
Go, stay aware — 17 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- South Village· Fort MyersSouth Village is a low-density suburban and commercial area in South Fort Myers, bordered by major regional thoroughfares, residential developments…79Go, stay aware
- Inner West Fort Myers· Fort MyersInner West Fort Myers comprises charming historic residential pockets, lush royal palm-lined corridors along McGregor Boulevard, and easy access to…78Go, stay aware
- Villas· Fort MyersVillas is a mid-century, suburban census-designated place positioned directly between US-41 (South Cleveland Avenue) and Metro Parkway in Fort Myers…78Go, stay aware
- Lehigh Acres Northeast· Fort MyersOccupying the northeastern portion of Lehigh Acres in eastern Lee County, this neighborhood is characterized by single-family homes on spacious lots…78Go, stay aware
- Lehigh Acres Northwest· Fort MyersNorthwest Lehigh Acres is a quiet, low-density suburban sector characterized by single-family homes, freshwater canals, and pine flatwood lots. It…78Go, stay aware
- Lehigh Acres West· Fort MyersLehigh Acres West is a vast, low-density exurban neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, grid-like drainage canals, and expanding strip…76Go, stay aware
- Lehigh Acres North· Fort MyersLehigh Acres North is a sprawling, fast-growing residential area located northeast of Fort Myers, defined by single-family homes, canals, and…76Go, stay aware
- Lehigh Acres East· Fort MyersLehigh Acres East is a vast, low-density exurban community in eastern Lee County characterized by single-family homes, canals, and pine flatwoods. It…76Go, stay aware
- Southwest Central Fort Myers· Fort MyersSouthwest Central Fort Myers is an established suburban district positioned between the historic McGregor riverfront corridor and the bustling US-41…75Go, stay aware
- South Central Fort Myers· Fort MyersSouth Central Fort Myers is an expansive, car-oriented district characterized by major retail corridors along US-41 (Cleveland Avenue) and…75Go, stay aware
- Lehigh Acres Southeast· Fort MyersLehigh Acres Southeast is an expansive, car-dependent residential community characterized by single-family homes, drainage canals, and pine scrub. It…75Go, stay aware
- Lehigh Acres South· Fort MyersLehigh Acres South is a large, semi-rural suburban district in eastern Lee County known for its vast grid of single-family homes, pine flatwoods, and…75Go, stay aware
- Northwest Fort Myers· Fort MyersNorthwest Fort Myers sits along the southern banks of the Caloosahatchee River, blending peaceful waterfront residential pockets with proximity to…74Go, stay aware
- Lehigh Acres Southwest· Fort MyersLehigh Acres Southwest is a sprawling, low-density suburban community characterized by single-family homes, intersecting drainage canals, and quiet…74Go, stay aware
- Lehigh Acres Central· Fort MyersLehigh Acres Central functions as the primary civic and retail center of a sprawling, master-planned residential community east of Fort Myers. The…69Go, stay aware
- Saint James Mobile Home Park· Fort MyersSaint James Mobile Home Park is an older, residential manufactured-housing community located just off US-41 in central Fort Myers, Florida. It sits…68Go, stay aware
- East North Fort Myers· Fort MyersEast North Fort Myers is a sprawling, semi-suburban and rural-fringe community situated north of the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County. The area is…67Go, stay aware
Caution — 8 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Mobile Manor Fireball Lane· Fort MyersMobile Manor is a modest residential community in North Fort Myers composed primarily of manufactured homes and mobile units. It is populated by a…63Caution
- Northeast Fort Myers· Fort MyersNortheast Fort Myers is a working-class suburban area defined by quiet residential canals, manufactured home communities, and bustling commercial…60Caution
- Southeast Central Fort Myers· Fort MyersSoutheast Central Fort Myers is an auto-oriented sector featuring mid-century residential subdivisions, strip retail centers, and trade services…59Caution
- Inner Central Fort Myers· Fort MyersInner Central Fort Myers is a working-class urban district stretching south of the historic River District along key arteries like Cleveland Avenue…56Caution
- Northwest Central Fort Myers· Fort MyersNorthwest Central Fort Myers is a transitional urban-suburban community located just south and west of the historic River District along the…54Caution
- Tice· Fort MyersTice is an unincorporated community in Lee County situated along the south bank of the Caloosahatchee River, immediately northeast of downtown Fort…54Caution
- North Central Fort Myers· Fort MyersNorth Central Fort Myers is a working-class residential and commercial corridor situated just north and east of the downtown River District. The area…52Caution
- East Central Fort Myers· Fort MyersEast Central Fort Myers is a working-class, primarily residential and light-commercial district situated just east of downtown Fort Myers and south…50Caution
No-go after dark — 2 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- Northeast Central Fort Myers· Fort MyersNortheast Central Fort Myers is a working-class, historically established district situated just east of the downtown River District. The area…44No-go after dark
- Pine Manor· Fort MyersPine Manor is a compact, predominantly residential unincorporated neighborhood located just south of central Fort Myers off US-41. It features modest…38No-go after dark
Fort Myers safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Fort Myers?
The Island at Shell Point scores highest at 97/100, followed by Boca Grande (96) and Burnt Store Marina (96).
Is Fort Myers safe to walk at night?
In the 31 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 10 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Fort Myers areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Pine Manor (38), Northeast Central Fort Myers (44), East Central Fort Myers (50). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Fort Myers neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.