Fort Myers, FL is a city located in Lee County. It is home to 48,208 people. The median income is $28,514, which is lower than the average of all communities in Florida. Towns which are close by include Cape Coral, FL and Punta Gorda, FL. Fort Myers, FL is 109 miles from St. Petersburg. Nearby shopping includes Edison Mall. 53% of the residents rent apartments or rental homes in Fort Myers, FL.