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    City vs city

    Lakewood Ranch, FL vs Cape Coral, FL

    Lakewood RanchCape Coral
    Population39,434206,387
    Population growth (1 yr)14.8%3.8%
    Median home value$626,500$339,200
    Median rent$2,213$1,751
    Household income$123,471$76,062
    Unemployment3.2%4.1%
    Bachelor's degree+32%17%
    State crime /100k1,3251,325

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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