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Lehigh Acres is a census-designated place in eastern Lee County, Florida, roughly 12 miles east of Fort Myers and part of the Cape Coral–Fort Myers metropolitan area. It is one of the largest unincorporated communities in the state, and its 2020 census population of about 114,300 — up from roughly 86,800 a decade earlier — reflects sustained, rapid growth. State Road 82 forms the community's southern boundary and main artery, leading west to Fort Myers and southeast toward Immokalee. Lehigh Acres is a product of mid-century Florida land development. In the early 1950s, entrepreneur Lee Ratner, through his Lehigh Corporation, set out to transform the Lucky Lee Ranch into one of Florida's first mass-marketed residential communities, selling thousands of lots to buyers across the country. The name combined Lee County with the Lehigh Corporation. That large-scale platting left a distinctive legacy: a community laid out on an enormous grid of streets, canals, and residential lots that has taken decades to fill in — a process that continues today. The community's defining physical feature is its canal network, roughly 175 miles of waterways that thread through neighborhoods, some of which are frequented by manatees. Several golf courses, neighborhood parks, and green spaces round out the recreation base. The economy is primarily residential and service-oriented, with many residents commuting to Fort Myers and the broader Lee County employment market for work. Education is provided by the School District of Lee County, with neighborhood schools including Lehigh Elementary, Lehigh Acres Middle, and Amanecer Elementary, plus charter and private options. For homebuyers, Lehigh Acres offers single-family homes on large lots, canal-front properties, and new construction at price points generally below the coastal Lee County market — making it one of Southwest Florida's most accessible communities while remaining close to the region's beaches and employment centers.

Population 114,287

County Lee County

Active Listings 17590

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Lehigh Acres in?

Lehigh Acres is in Lee County, Florida, in the southwestern part of the state. It is a census-designated place rather than an incorporated city, located east of Fort Myers within the Cape Coral–Fort Myers metropolitan area.

How far is Lehigh Acres from Fort Myers?

Lehigh Acres lies about 12 miles east of Fort Myers, reached primarily via State Road 82. The drive to downtown Fort Myers typically takes 20 to 30 minutes, and Interstate 75 and the region's Gulf beaches are within a short distance.

Is Lehigh Acres a city?

Lehigh Acres is a census-designated place, not an incorporated city. It is one of the largest unincorporated communities in Lee County, developed as a single massive real-estate project beginning in the 1950s.

What school district serves Lehigh Acres?

Public schools in Lehigh Acres are operated by the School District of Lee County, which serves all of Lee County. The community is home to schools including Lehigh Elementary, Lehigh Acres Middle, and Amanecer Elementary, along with charter and private options.

What is Lehigh Acres known for?

Lehigh Acres is known for its extensive canal system — roughly 175 miles, some frequented by manatees — its golf courses, and its origins as a 1950s mass land-development project on the former Lucky Lee Ranch. It is one of Southwest Florida's fastest-growing communities.

What is the population of Lehigh Acres?

Lehigh Acres' population was 114,287 at the 2020 census, up from 86,784 in 2010, and it has continued to grow rapidly since. It is among the largest communities in Lee County and one of the fastest-growing in Southwest Florida.

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