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Jensen Beach, FL vs Fort Myers, FL

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Are people in Fort Myers older or younger than people in Jensen Beach?
- The Median Age in Fort Myers is 12.0 years younger than in Jensen Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Myers or Jensen Beach?
- Fort Myers housing costs are 5.4% less expensive than Jensen Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Myers or Jensen Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Myers is 0.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Jensen Beach.

Things to do in Jensen Beach?
Jensen Beach, FL is an attractive village east of Stuart home to numerous wonderful sights including Indian River Lagoon Preserve exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Tree Tops Park hosting fun activities like kayaking; they organize vibrant events like ArtsFest each October.

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.

 Jensen Beach, FLFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,694329,725,481
 Median Income$55,614  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$369,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jensen Beach    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Jensen Beach was once known as the "Pineapple Capital of the World" and still holds an annual pineapple festival. Jensen Beach also attracts several species of  More

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Over 13 years ago

Quiet  More

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Over 16 years ago

Most of the people appear to be on the red neck side. Very little is friendly about this area. I'm from the Midwest and this southern town that boast southern  More

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Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 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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