Why Live in Joel
Joel in Lehigh Acres, Florida, features Florida ranch-style homes with Mediterranean influences on spacious lots. These single-story homes often have stucco exteriors, tiled or sheet metal roofs, and screened-in backyard swimming pools. The neighborhood is characterized by young palm trees, well-manicured lawns, and scenic backdrops of pine trees and silver saw palmettos. The area includes the East Green Condominium Complex for multifamily living and numerous empty plots for custom builds. Frank Mann Preserve, a 600-acre park, offers kayaking, fishing, and hiking, while Lehigh Acres Park, 6 miles away, provides various athletic facilities. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the 18-hole course at Ibis Landing Golf & Country Club, and sunbathers can visit Fort Myers Beach, 34 miles away. Dining options along Joel Boulevard include Havana Bakery and Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs, with grocery needs met by Jack’s Market and Dollar General. More extensive shopping and dining are available at The Forum, 16 miles away. Downtown Fort Myers, 20 miles away, hosts events like the monthly Art Walk and Music Walk. Joel is car-dependent, with Fort Myers and Cape Coral 20 and 30 miles away, respectively, and Southwest Florida International Airport 25 miles away. The Lee County School District serves the area with an open-choice enrollment system, though schools receive average ratings. Gunnery Road Christian Academy is a highly rated private option 10 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joel a good place to live?
Joel is a good place to live. Joel is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Joel has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.1 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $65,316 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Joel are home owners, with 20.1% of residents renting and 79.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Joel can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Joel neighborhood guide.
Is Joel, FL a safe neighborhood?
Joel, FL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Joel?
The median home price in Joel is $355,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $71,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,740 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $75K a year to afford the median home price in Joel. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Joel is $65K.
What are the best public schools in Joel?
The best public schools that serve Joel are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Joel, Lehigh Acres, FL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Joel, Lehigh Acres, FL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Joel, Lehigh Acres, FL are
Eisenhower and
Alabama.
Are home prices dropping in Joel?
Yes, home prices in Joel are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Joel, FL
On average, homes in Joel, Lehigh Acres sell after 105 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Joel, Lehigh Acres over the last 12 months is $335,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,949
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$130,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$94,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204
Number of Homes for Sale
290
Last 12 months Home Sales
485
Median List Price
$355,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%