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North Fort Myers, FL vs Foley, AL

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Are people in Foley older or younger than people in North Fort Myers?
- The Median Age in Foley is 10.3 years younger than in North Fort Myers.

Are housing costs cheaper in Foley or North Fort Myers?
- Foley housing costs are 11.7% less expensive than North Fort Myers housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Foley or North Fort Myers?
- The average commute for residents of Foley is 5.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of North Fort Myers.

Things to do in North Fort Myers?
North Fort Myers, Florida sits within Lee County offering residents great entertainment options around Tarpon Point Marina and job opportunities through Bell Tower Shops.

Things to do in Foley?
Foley, AL is a delightful town south of Mobile home to plenty of remarkable places such as Weeks Bay Reserve presenting its unique atmosphere or Magnolia Springs State Park great for recreational activities; folks can also join in the amazing Foley Railroad Days showcasing culture with food and games each April.

 North Fort Myers, FLFoley, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,170329,725,481
 Median Income$50,177  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock52.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$312,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for North Fort Myers    2 Reviews

We "escaped" from the S. Ft. Myers area to get away from the crowds. Where live in N. Ft. Myers you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere when the grocery, drug  More

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Over 15 years ago

We used to live here and really liked southern FL. Unfortunately, we wanted to summer back home in New England, and once gone the neighbor on one side looted the place,  More

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Reviews for Foley    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

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My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

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Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  More

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