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What It Is Like to Retire in Bonita springs
Bonita Springs is a town south of Ft. Myers and Estero and north of Naples in south Florida. The population was about 55,900 in 2020 with an average age of 59. The town is very popular with retirees because of warm winters, easy lifestyle, and access to beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. There are several public beaches and parks to be enjoyed. Photo of Bonita Beach courtesy of Wikipedia and Jim Williams in the public domain. Watch this short Youtube video prepared by BonitaSpringsChamber: <iframe width="300" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pGQWD_lTBt8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Here is Topretirements Mini-Retirement Guide to Florida
Where to Retire in Bonita springs and Home Prices
Bonita Springs offers many communities for those 55+ as well as for all ages, including private golf course communities. Zillow reports the median home value is high at $582,234 in mid-2023, which is a rise of over 8% during the past year.
What Is Special about Bonita springs
Warm winters in south Florida, make Bonita Springs special to begin with along with close public access to the beach and parks like Bonita Beach Park (boardwalk and swimming area). Barefoot Beach Preserve Park -(one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's southwest coast) and Little Hickory Island Beach Park is worth a visit.
What Is Not Special about Bonita springs
Traffic is heavy in season. Everything tends to be new and there is not much old charm. The economic health of some developments is tenuous due to foreclosures and HOA dues defaults.
Who Will Like Retirement in Bonita springs
People looking for warm winters, particularly those who enjoy golf, tennis, boating, and going to the beach, will enjoy Bonita Springs. Most residents are retired or close to it.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Retirees and tourism drive the economy.
Climate and Physical Environment
Bonita Springs is on the Gulf coast, south of Ft. Myers and north of Naples on Florida's west side. It shares a barrier island along with Estero and Fort Myers that has great beaches. Winters are warm enough that shorts and tee shirts will suffice on most January days. Summers are hot and humid and feature daily rain showers.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
There is some culture in Bonita Springs thanks to the programs run by the Art League of Bonita Springs. There is much more available in nearby Ft. Myers and Naples. The Bonita Springs Concert Band performs on some Sundays in the winter months.
Crime
Crime in Bonita Springs is lower than the national average.
Medical facilities
Nearby Fort Myers has several large hospitals and so does Naples (which also has a Cleveland Clinic).
Transportation
Fort Myers Airport (Southwest Florida International) is a major airport with frequent service and some low cost carriers. Seminole Gulf Railway offers excursions. Bonita Springs is below average in walkability when compared to other communities.
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