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Sanibel, Florida houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Sanibel, FL (Lee County) — Census median home value $912,200, county listing prices down about 6.6% over the past year. Market data for Sanibel houses and the broader area.
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Sanibel, FL is in Lee County, Florida — this guide covers houses in Sanibel and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,402, with a median household income of $122,730. Census data puts Sanibel houses at a median value of $912,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Lee County's current median listing price runs $396,850, down about 6.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Sanibel housing market
Sanibel is in Lee County, Florida. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sanibel and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$912,200
Population (Census ACS)
6,402
Median household income
$122,730
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Sanibel market snapshot
Population
6,402
County
Lee County
Median Household Income
$122,730
Median Home Value (city)
$912,200
Median Listing Price (Lee County)
$396,850
Median Gross Rent
$747/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-6.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sanibel's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $912,200. Separately, Lee County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $396,850. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lee County's FHFA house price index shows a -6.68% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sanibel has an estimated population of 6,402 and a median household income of $122,730, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sanibel's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 7% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Lee County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Sanibel.
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Nearby communities include Captiva, St. James City, Punta Rassa, Iona, Harlem Heights, Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island Center, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Matlacha, Cypress Lake, McGregor, Pineland, Cape Coral, Whiskey Creek, Bokeelia, Villas.
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Nearby city · ~14.9 mi
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Nearby city · ~15.8 mi
Bokeelia market data
Nearby city · ~16.1 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Naples Park (~22.4 mi), Pelican Bay (~23.6 mi), Pelican Marsh (~24.1 mi), Pine Ridge (~24.6 mi), Vineyards (~27.9 mi), Island Walk (~28.1 mi), Naples (~28.3 mi), Heritage Bay (~29.8 mi), Berkshire Lakes (~30.8 mi), Punta Gorda (~31.0 mi), Golden Gate (~31.0 mi), Charlotte Park (~31.5 mi), Rotonda (~31.8 mi), Lely (~33.4 mi), Solana (~33.9 mi), Grove City (~34.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Sanibel data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,402
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$912,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$122,730
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$747
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-6.68%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$396,850
Census place type
city
County
Lee County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
16.18 sq mi
Census GEOID
1263700
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Sanibel
Schools
LEE — 122 schools, 99,354 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lee addresses may be served by LEE, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Sanibel FAQ
What are houses worth in Sanibel, FL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sanibel at $912,200. Lee County's current median listing price runs $396,850, down about 6.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Sanibel, FL?
For owner-occupied houses in Sanibel, Census ACS data shows a median value of $912,200. Active listing prices in Lee County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sanibel, FL?
Sanibel houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lee County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Sanibel, FL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sanibel's population at approximately 6,402.
What's the median rent in Sanibel, FL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sanibel at approximately $747 per month.
What is the median household income in Sanibel, FL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sanibel at approximately $122,730.
Is the Sanibel housing market growing?
Lee County's FHFA house price index shows a -6.68% annual change in 2025.
Is Sanibel, FL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sanibel's median home value at about 7.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 7% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Sanibel, FL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest LEE for many Sanibel addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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