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New Port Richey, FL vs Fort Myers, FL

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- The median age of a home in New Port Richey is 42.9% older than the median age of a home in Fort Myers.
 New Port Richey, FLFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age422442
 Median Home Cost$318,800$349,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months28.1%29.5%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.101.4%89.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.212.0%200.4%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$8.7$9.5$11.0
 Homes Owned45.3%36.8%57.4%
 Housing Vacant18.9%23.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.8%39.6%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 New Port Richey, FLFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Average Rent$1,790$1,800$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,110$1,090$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,190$1,100$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,430$1,390$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,820$1,820$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,240$2,070$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 New Port Richey, FLFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent3.2%4.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%0.9%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.6%1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%0.7%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation10.0%12.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.2%4.6%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 New Port Richey, FLFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,0009.3%2.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9996.8%0.8%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9997.3%2.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99910.1%4.4%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,99911.1%4.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.1%8.7%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99919.4%9.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.1%25.6%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9992.8%18.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.3%9.9%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9990.6%10.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%1.7%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.9%0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.2%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 New Port Richey, FLFort Myers, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.3%0.2%
 2010 to 20144.7%27.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.7%27.6%13.6%
 1990 to 19997.9%11.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198927.2%13.6%13.2%
 1970 to 197935.1%10.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.9%11.3%13.6%
 1950 to 19596.6%5.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.8%1.0%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier2.0%2.9%12.2%
Reviews for New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

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Over 7 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

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Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

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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