Cape Coral

City in Florida, United States

Overview

Cape Coral, set on Florida's Gulf Coast, is famous for its winding network of over 400 miles of canals, the most of any city in the world. With sunny weather, lively boating culture, and easy access to beaches and nature, it's a laid-back yet lively coastal destination.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
194,016
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
26.56°, -81.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,550
Local Cost
$2,120
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-0.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1338 mm
Internet Speed
320 Mbps
Upload
139 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
FMY
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.