Metro Park is a central Fort Myers community with a mix of multifamily homes and commercial space. Developed in the late 2010s, it’s one of those areas that seemed to pop up overnight. The cost and newness of units make it attractive to investors, especially seeing as more than 80% of the community rents. “Sometimes low prices mean high HOA fees, but those aren’t bad there either,” says longtime Fort Myers resident Laura Vance, a Realtor with Robert Slack. The neighborhood is bound by several main thoroughfares, including its namesake Metro Parkway, which provides a direct route to the industrial hub south of Fort Myers. The neighborhood is also less than 5 miles from downtown, making it a convenient spot for those living and working in the city.
Metro Park has commercial parks with office space and work spaces for companies.
A colorful row of beautiful townhomes in Forest Lake Townhomes.
Individual condos in Metro Park make for great income producing rentals within the community.
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Townhouses and condos off Metro Parkway
Although the main roads, Metro Parkway and Winkler Avenue, are busy during the day, the neighborhood is quiet at night, save for the occasional rumbling train. Prices start in the low $100,000s for one-bedroom condos and range to the high $300,000s for three-bedroom townhouses. The neighborhood is home to gated and ungated subdivisions. Most subdivisions are bordered by lakes, providing some units with waterfront views.
Metro Park has several well maintained gated townhome complexs' like Forest Lake Townhomes.
The Village Creek Townhomes is surrounded by lush greenery.
Forest Lake condos in Metro Park come in a variety of home styles like these without garages.
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Snowbird season traffic in Fort Myers
Although nearby LeeTrans bus stops provide public transportation, most use personal vehicles to get around the city. Vance emphasizes that traffic patterns are quite different in the summer versus winter when snowbird residents arrive in droves. “In season, traffic doesn’t get as bad as Naples’s, but you should give yourself at least an extra 15 minutes compared to what your GPS says.” Metro Park is 3 miles from downtown, Interstate 75 and the closest hospital, Lee Memorial Hospital. Southwest Florida International Airport is about 15 miles away.
Metro Park is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Ft. Meyers.
I-75 is located close by to Metro Park and connects it to the rest of the state.
Lee Memorial Hospital is located conveniently close by to Metro Park.
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Wicked Good Deli’s best-selling sub
Metro Park has many options for dining out. Wicked Good Deli is a popular lunch spot, although the Wicked Famous Steak Bomb is sure to have folks yawning by late afternoon. The hearty, best-selling sub has rib-eye steak and salami topped with peppers, onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. Next door, locals enjoy casual dine-in dinners accompanied by live music at Cafe Brazil Restaurant. The Pupusa’s house is on the same strip, with a rather self-explanatory name. It’s a burgeoning favorite for authentic pupusas and Salvadoran cuisine. More dining options are less than 2 miles away at Edison Mall, a major hub for retail therapy. As for grabbing groceries, Gordon Food Service Store and Brazmarket are the closest grocery stores. More expansive options, such as Walmart and BJ’s, are on 6 Mile Cypress Parkway, less than 5 miles away.
The Wicked Good Deli is a popular sandwich spot for lunch in Metro Park.
The friendly staff at Cafe Brazil welcomes customers with open arms & tasty food choices.
The Brazilian Bakery is always packed with customers during the breakfast and lunch rushes.
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Biking from Trailhead Neighborhood Park
While each subdivision features a private recreation area with a pool and a playground, public parks are close by. Trailhead Neighborhood Park is less than a mile from Metro Park. The small green space lies off Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard. It’s surrounded by classic Florida greenery, from leafy live oaks to towering palm trees. The park’s decently sized parking lot, playground, and field make it a convenient spot for kids to burn off some energy. It’s also an access point for North Colonial Linear Park, a paved path alongside a canal. It’s part of Fort Myer’s Tour De Parks Route, which connects six parks. Winkler Park is another nearby green space, about 2 miles away. It features a playground, picnic area and a duck pond.
Trailhead Park is adjacent to N. Colonial Linear Park with it's miles of walking trails.
Trailhead Park in Metro Park has a wonderful playground for kids to play with their families.
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Fort Myers High earns an A-plus
Fort Myers is served by the School District of Lee County. Colonial Elementary earns a C-plus from Niche. Fort Myers Academy Middle is graded C. Fort Myers High is graded A-plus and is No. 2 on Niche’s list of Lee County’s best public high schools. The school offers several career and technical academies, including business, digital design, engineering and early childhood education programs.
Colonial Elementary school in Fort Meyers is a C rated school with 776 student
Fort Myers Middle Academy is a 6-8 Grade school in Lee County Florida.
Fort Myers High School is an above average high ranking 7/10 school.
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Metro Park’s extreme Wind Factor
According to Risk Factor, Metro Park has an extreme Wind Factor and a minimal flood risk. Regardless, flood insurance is strongly recommended, and awareness of hurricane season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th, is essential. Fort Myers was hit hard by Hurricane Ian in 2022. “It’ll be a while for the beaches and the docks and everything on the coast to recover, but for the most part, everyone is bouncing back,” Vance says.
Hurricanes are a part of living in a tropical region and Fort Myers was ground zero for Ian.
Hurricane Ian brought destruction to the Fort Myers in 2022.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,757
Median Age
34
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,587
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,106
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.8%
College Graduates
17.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
55°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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