Lehigh Acres, Lehigh Acres FL — neighborhood review

Lehigh Acres, FL

Lehigh Acres · FL 33936

Updated July 27, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$210K

Median Price

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Walk Score

7.1/10

Schools

160 min

to Tampa, FL

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
71/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score46/100

Our Take

Lehigh Acres offers a solid, affordable living environment with decent schools and low flood risk. Commutes are long and public transit is limited, but the community remains family‑friendly and reasonably quiet.

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The Good

  • ✓Very affordable median home price relative to nearby markets
  • ✓Strong network of charter and public schools with ratings around 7–9
  • ✓Low flood risk (Flood Zone X)
  • ✓Large, established neighborhoods with good family amenities

Real Talk

  • !Commute to Tampa takes about 160 minutes by car; no major transit options
  • !Limited dining, nightlife, and cultural amenities within the community
  • !Some older homes may require more maintenance or upgrades
  • !Crime rates are moderate for the region; check local statistics before purchasing
  • $Property taxes in Lee County are relatively high compared to the state average
  • $HOA fees in newer developments can add $200‑$400/month
  • $Older homes may need roof or HVAC replacement sooner than newer builds

Best For

First‑time homebuyers on a budgetFamilies looking for good school optionsRetirees seeking a quiet, affordable communityRemote workers who can work from home and value low living costs

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Lehigh Acres, FL

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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