City profile
Cypress Lake, FL
Lee County · Population 13,032
Cypress Lake is a town in Lee County, FL with about 13,032 residents and a typical home value near $259,000. It is 103 miles from Tampa, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
65°F
Summer avg
84°F
Sunny days / yr
246
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$258,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,594
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
87
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 99/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Coastal flooding
Nearest major airport
9 mi to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 36% Democratic / 64% Republican
Community
Population
13,032
Black population
1.0%
County
Lee County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 13,032 residents
- Typical home value about $259,000
- 103 miles from Tampa, FL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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