Fort Myers, FL vs New Iberia, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Fort Myers

72.9

#805 nationally

vs

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

Fort Myers leads in crime level (5.6 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 112). New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 35).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fort Myers, FL New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 72.9 (#805) 76.2 (#374)
Population 97,372 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $307,697 $151,501
Median Household Income $57,403 $47,108
Average Commute 24.5 min 21 min
Walk Score 35 43
Crime Level 5.6 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+28.4 R+34.1
Fort Myers, FL
C-
72.9 Score

Fort Myers, FL

Florida community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$307,697

Population

97,372

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

35

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New Iberia, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Iberia, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$151,501

Population

27,080

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

43

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