Early tourism advertisements touted the view over Naples Bay as “surpassing the bay in Naples, Italy” — a comparison that ultimately gave this Florida city its name. A seaside retreat on the Gulf of Mexico, Naples is known for sugary white-sand beaches, upscale shopping and world-class golfing. The population of 19,700 residents grows during the tourist season in winter, which also drives the city’s economy. “I think Naples is one of my favorite cities because it’s not too big, but the culture and the arts and high-end shops are all there,” says Michael Ludwig, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has been selling in Naples and Marco Island for 12 years. “If I had to live in any city in America, I’d live in Naples.”
Aqualane Shores residents can relax on quiet beaches along the beautiful Gulf waters.
Downtown Naples residents love to stroll and sit down for a coffee along 5th Ave South.
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Port Royal, Florida’s most exclusive neighborhood
The Naples market slowed down in 2024, and on average, homes stay on the market for 109 days. The overall median price is $646,000, and the median for a single-family home is $849,990. While the entire city is known for its luxury homes, one area stands out. “Millionaires Row” consists of the Port Royal and Old Naples neighborhoods, which combined have a median home price of $17.2 million. “Some of the most expensive properties in Florida are in Port Royal,” Ludwig says. “It’s kind of a joke that the billionaires pushed out the millionaires there.”
Port Royal features many large estate homes with exceptionally designed properties.
Port Royal features many homes with thoughtfully designed landscaping.
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Mangroves and beaches along the Paradise Coast
Surrounded by estuaries, marshes and 9 miles of white-sand shoreline, Naples highlights the best features of Florida’s Paradise Coast. Collier County has protections in place for its native species and maintains sanctuaries like The Naples Preserve. “When you drive down the main highway and see all the mangroves and preserves, it’s like looking at old Florida,” says Susan Bagyura, Realtor with John R. Wood Properties who has lived in Naples for 12 years. Naples is also the self-titled "Golf Capital of the World" and has the most “holes per capita” in Florida with 110 public and private courses. There are numerous communities centered around golf courses such as Wyndemere , Tiburon Golf Club and Kensington Park .
The Emerald waters of Clam Pass Park Preserve show off their beauty in the Florida sun.
Golfers in Four Seasons enjoy the expansive greens at local golf clubs, such as Arrowhead.
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A-rated Collier County Public Schools
Collier County Public Schools has an overall A rating from Niche and is among the Top 5 school districts in Florida. The city has many A-rated public schools, including Naples High School, Mason Classical Academy and Barron Collier High School. The city also has many highly rated private schools, including Community School of Naples, which Niche gave an A-plus grade. Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida Southwestern State College are in nearby Fort Myers.
Naples High School welcomes students through the main entrance.
Mason Classical Academy in Naples serves students in Collier County, FL.
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Over 100 artisans work in the Naples Arts District
From painting to Shakespeare, this city has an active arts scene. The Naples Arts District in North Naples is filled with over 100 studios for painters, sculptors and photographers. The Naples Philharmonic plays at Artis Naples, and The Naples Players perform at Sugden Community Theatre near Old Naples. The Naples Shakespeare Festival and Naples National Arts Fair, both held in winter, are citywide celebrations of the local arts and performance culture.
Naples Arts District lets Marbella Isles residents peak into the local art world.
Día de los Muertos is an annual event at the Naples Botanical Garden in East Naples.
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Connected by the Tamiami Trail
U.S. Route 41 runs north to south and is known locally as Tamiami Trail, after its connection between Tampa and Miami. Interstate 75 connects Fort Meyers to the north and Fort Lauderdale to the east. Most residents travel by car, but walking, biking or taking a Collier Area Transit (CAT) bus are other ways to get around. The Naples Airport caters to private and chartered flights, and Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers is the closest commercial airport.
Upscale shopping and dining along Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South are the focal points of Old Naples. Art galleries, clothing boutiques and fine dining destinations like Sails Restaurant and Osteria Tulia are inside the district’s Mediterranean-style storefronts. Mercato, The Village Shops on Venetian Bay, and the Naples City Dock add to the city’s shopping and dining scene.
5th Avenue South Christmas Walk shuts down the street in Old Naples for diners.
Aqualane Shores is just a quick walk to Old Naples, with plenty of shops and restaurants.
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Florida hurricanes and humidity
While it is warm year-round in Naples, May through October is the humid season and it becomes drier between November and April. Like much of the Paradise Coast, the city has endured major hurricanes in the last decade, including Hurricane Irma in 2017, Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Helene in 2024.
Collier County has one of the lowest crime rates in Florida, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. There was a 92% decrease in property crime and a 91% decrease in violent crime in Collier County between 2021 and 2024.
On average, homes in Naples, FL sell after 200 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Naples, FL over the last 12 months is $630,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$715,000
Median Sale Price
$630,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$825,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$475,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$407,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14,839
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-$3
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$518
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
5,528
Months of Supply
4.50
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Top Schools in Naples, FL
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Lake Park Elementary School
A
Niche
10
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#2 Vineyards Elementary School
A
Niche
10
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#3 Laurel Oak Elementary School
A
Niche
9
GreatSchools
#4 Pelican Marsh Elementary School
A
Niche
9
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#5 Sea Gate Elementary School
A
Niche
9
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#6 Corkscrew Elementary School
A
Niche
8
GreatSchools
#7 Osceola Elementary School
A
Niche
8
GreatSchools
#8 Veterans Memorial Elementary School
A
Niche
8
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#9 Naples Park Elementary School
A-
Niche
8
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Best Public Middle Schools
#1 North Naples Middle School
A
Niche
9
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#2 Oakridge Middle School
A
Niche
9
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#3 Gulfview Middle School
A
Niche
8
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#4 Pine Ridge Middle School
A
Niche
7
GreatSchools
#5 East Naples Middle School
B+
Niche
7
GreatSchools
#6 Corkscrew Middle School
A-
Niche
6
GreatSchools
#7 Manatee Middle School
B
Niche
6
GreatSchools
#8 Cypress Palm Middle School
B+
Niche
5
GreatSchools
#9 Golden Gate Middle School
B
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Best Public High Schools
#1 Barron Collier High School
A
Niche
9
GreatSchools
#2 Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
A-
Niche
9
GreatSchools
#3 Gulf Coast High School
A
Niche
7
GreatSchools
#4 Naples High School
A
Niche
6
GreatSchools
#5 Palmetto Ridge High School
A-
Niche
6
GreatSchools
#6 Golden Gate High School
B
Niche
6
GreatSchools
#7 Lely High School
B
Niche
5
GreatSchools
#8 Beacon High School
D+
Niche
2
GreatSchools
#9 The Phoenix Program Naples
2
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Best Private Schools
#1 Community School of Naples
A+
Niche
#2 St. John Neumann Catholic High School
A+
Niche
#3 Seacrest Country Day School
A
Niche
#4 ES International School
A-
Niche
#5 First Baptist Academy
A-
Niche
#6 The Village School
A-
Niche
#7 Corkscrew Christian School
#8 Eagle's Nest Christian Academy
#9 Educational Pathways Academy - South-Frey Campus
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