09/01/2026
True!
Southwest Florida is making moves!
Florida had more cities ranked among SmartAssetโs top 75 U.S. boomtowns than any other state, with 19 cities making the list. Right here in Southwest Florida, Fort Myers ranked No. 20 and Cape Coral ranked No. 22.
From 2019 to 2024:
๐ Fort Myers added 21% more housing units and grew its labor force by 42%
๐ Cape Coral added 30% more housing units and grew its labor force by 22%
The numbers show continued growth in housing, workforce and economic opportunity across our region. To read the full article, click the link in the comments!
๐ก RPCRA.org