Today we are looking at the best 55+ and active adult communities in Fort Myers.
19.44% of our reader survey respondents say Fort Myers is the place they are MOST interested in retiring to in Florida, and it's easy to see why.
We like it because it has:
- Great weather
- Reasonable cost of living (below the state average)
- Stunning beaches
- Plenty of golf courses
- great restaurants, shopping, and other things to do
Here are some of our favorite communities in this area right now:
Verandah is a beautiful, private, guard-gated golf course community in Fort Myers. Enjoy life among mature oak trees, meandering bike paths and walking trails, and breathtaking views of the Orange River. Verandah offers residents full-service dining options, social events and activities, fitness and recreation options, and 2 spectacular 18-hole championship golf courses: Old Orange, designed by Bob Cupp and Whispering Oak, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Prices start in the $400k’s.
Pelican Preserve is a 55+ community in Fort Myers with approximately 2,500 homes.
The Plaza Del Sol clubhouse for residents includes a state-of-the-art fitness center and dance studio, card room and art studio, a 100-seat movie theater, and more. Outside there is a resort-style pool, 12 pickleball courts, 8 tennis courts, a juice bar, a softball field, a basketball court, a beach area, a butterfly garden, a fishing pier, and more.
Pelican Preserve is also home to a 27-hole championship golf course and clubhouse. Golf membership is optional for Pelican Preserve residents.
Condos, villas, and single-family homes are available starting in the $300k’s.
Del Webb Oak Creek is a new 55+ community that opened in Fort Myers in 2022. Here you’ll find pretty much the same floorplans and amenities offered in other Del Webb communities, but if Southwest Florida is where you want to retire, this place is definitely worth checking out. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Located in Southwest Florida, Babcock Ranch has been designed to help residents live their happiest, healthiest life. Situated on 18,000 acres, adjacent to an extensive wilderness preserve, Babcock Ranch features hiking and biking paths, greenways, and lakes perfect for outdoor adventures.
America’s first solar-powered town, Babcock Ranch houses an 870-acre solar farm operated by Florida Power & Light, and the entire town is outfitted with fiber optic internet for a fully connected lifestyle.
Babcock Ranch features a variety of neighborhoods and home builders, and prices range from the $300's to over $2M.
River Hall is a 1,500-acre master-planned community in the Fort Myers area. Residents enjoy 24-hour security and gated entry, a 14,000 square-foot Town Hall Amenity Center with a fully-equipped fitness facility, treatment rooms and aerobic classes, snack bar and programmed activities. Outside there is an 8,000 square foot lagoon style swimming pool, tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, and more.
River Hall residents are just minutes from white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Fort Myers and a short drive from Naples, residents have easy access to the finest shopping, restaurants, beaches and cultural arts centers in all of Southwest Florida.
New homes and resales are available, and there are both 55+ and all-ages options starting in the $300k’s.
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