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Golden Gate, FL vs Fort Myers, FL

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Are people in Fort Myers older or younger than people in Golden Gate?
- The Median Age in Fort Myers is 4.7 years older than in Golden Gate.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Myers or Golden Gate?
- Fort Myers housing costs are 11.4% more expensive than Golden Gate housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Myers or Golden Gate?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Myers is 0.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Golden Gate.

Things to do in Golden Gate?
Golden Gate is a community located in Collier County just north of Naples. Known for its large Italian-American population and abundance of nearby natural attractions—including the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Big Cypress National Preserve—the community is a great place to enjoy nature while still having access to urban amenities like shopping centers and restaurants.

Things to do in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key State Park.

 Golden Gate, FLFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,694329,725,481
 Median Income$58,216  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$313,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.24  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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