Florida has plenty of amazing places to live. Especially in Lee County. From the beauty of the beaches to the busy downtown areas, Lee County really has something for everyone. If you’ve ever wondered what would be the best place in Lee County to live, we have the answer.

Niche has released the outlet’s annual Best Places to Live rankings, which ranks the best cities and communities to live in judging by a variety of criteria. According to Niche, the results were based on several key factors, such as the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics and access to amenities. Using all of that data, they put together a list of the best  for 2022.

If you’re moving outside of Florida, the handful of cities at the top of the list includes Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania; City Center, California; Penn Wynee, Pennsylvania; and Houserville, Pennsylvania. That’s a lot of love for Pennsylvania.

Read on for the full list of the 15 best places to live in Lee County Florida via Niche. Is your favorite neighborhood  here? I live in Estero, which comes in at number 5. Outside of the top 15 was Fort Myers at 16 and Cape Coral at 17.

If for some reason you needed to move to Michigan, Anne Erickson has compiled The 35 best Places To Live In Michigan. Some people like the snow. Not me. So let’s take a look at  The 15 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Lee County Florida. Starting with number 15:

This list is courtesy of Niche.

  • 15. Fort Myers Beach

    Gotta love the beach, but the tourists and traffic bring it down to number 15.

    Fort Myers Beach, FL

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  • 14. North Fort Myers

    Go Red Knights!

    North Fort Myers, FL

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  • 13. McGregor

    McGregor is my favorite road in town. I wish every road would be lined with sky-high palms.

    McGregor, FL

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  • 12. Iona

    Still some tornado damage, which probably kept this beautiful area out of the top 10.

    Iona, FL

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  • 11. Three Oaks

    Three Oaks, FL

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  • 10. Lochmoor Waterway Estates

    It’s so close to everything, but still feels far away.

    Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

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  • 9. San Carlos Park

    I’ve never understood how mush this neighborhood loves fireworks.

    San Carlos Park, FL

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  • 8. Cypress Lake

    Most famous lately for sending students to reality shows. In a good way.

    Cypress Lake, FL

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  • 7. Burnt Store Marina

    Does everyone here have a boat? I feel like everyone has a boat.

    Burnt Store Marina, FL

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  • 6. Bonita Springs

    The new Popeye’s in Bonita opened last week.

    Bonita Springs, FL

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  • 5. Estero

    You know, when I moved to Estero there was only 1 mall.

    Estero, FL

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  • 4. Villas

    You got the Bell Tower.

    Villas, FL

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  • 3. Sanibel

    If you can afford to live here – do it.

    Sanibel, FL

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  • 2. Gateway

    Gateway is amazing, unless you’re trying to get home during minor league baseball season.

    Gateway, FL

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  • 1. Whiskey Creek

    Built before the cookie cutter communities invaded the town. Whiskey Creek has identity. Except for those renters who have all the gym equipment hanging from their front tree. Could probably do without that.

    Whiskey Creek, FL

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