Cape Coral is a Gulf Coast city located on the west side of Florida. It is located between Tampa to its north and Miami to its south. Cape Coral is part of Lee County, and in geographical size, the second largest city in Florida at over 114 square miles. Cape Coral is also the 12th largest city in population within Florida. The City incorporated in August 1970, and its population continues to grow rapidly.

With more than 100,000 residents, Cape Coral is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida. The city features thousands of waterfront residential properties on canals, including many with direct saltwater access to the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte Harbor. The affordability of these waterfront houses help make Cape Coral one of the most attractive cities on the Gulf Coast. Cape Coral features many family homes with a wide price range, starting at $100,000. Although for the very elegant of houses the price can vary up into the millions.

The economy in Cape Coral is on a very solid footing. Tourism is a big draw and businesses catering to visitors is a major generator of capital in the area. Educational, health, social services, scientific and professional opportunities are also major employers in the area. The average household income in Cape Coral is $50,000, while the average home value is $120,000. These two numbers combined with a low crime rate, makes owning a home in Cape Coral a sound investment.

The weather in cape Coral is another selling point. Temperatures on the west coast of Florida don't vary much. The winter temperatures only reach 54 degrees, with summer highs dropping off in the mid 80's. There has not been any snow recorded in Cape Coral for over 50 years, so a white Christmas is not to be expected.

There are a lot of activities to do in Cape Coral. with the city having beach front property and river canals winding throughout the county, water sports and activities are at a premium. Fishing, boating, scuba and water skiing are all at easy access in Cape Coral. Shopping is also a major draw in Cape Coral, and some of the most elegant to thrifty shops can be found here. Two large shopping malls are located in cape coral along with all the major national retailers like Sears and Wal Mart.

The Lee County School District operates 11 elementary and 2 high schools in the Cape Coral area. These schools are all highly rated nationally and well staffed. The student to teacher ratio in this school district is very low, giving students an exceptional educational opportunity.

Cape Coral is one of the best relocation destinations for many reasons. It has a solid economy with an excellent cost of living. Home prices are affordable and the weather is beyond reproach. All these factors make cape Coral unique and treasured as relocation destination.

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