Top Reasons Why Cape Coral Is the Right Fit For Investments
Momentous Growth! Your market is here! Cape Coral is the fastest
growing city in the Eastern United States and Florida for
populations over 100,000. The growth rate for business is 12
percent. Strategic Location: Cape Coral is the midpoint city
between Tampa and Miami. Almost 75 percent of Floridas population
is within 150 miles of Cape Coral and easily accessible via I-75.
The Cape is 10 miles from I-75 and close to U.S. 41. Southwest
Florida International airport is only 15 miles away. Youthful,
Educated Labor force: About 55 percent of the population is age 44
or younger, and the median age is 41. The fastest growing
population segment in Cape Coral is among the 18-24 age group.
Businesses can choose from a pool of more than 383,000 skilled
workers from the tri-county area. Youthful, Educated Labor force:
About 55 percent of the population is age 44 or younger, and the
median age is 41. The fastest growing population segment in Cape
Coral is among the 18-24 age group. Businesses can choose from a
pool of more than 383,000 skilled workers from the tri-county
area.
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Top Reasons Why Cape Coral Is the Right Fit For Investments
Investment Opportunities: With a total of 115 square miles of land,
Cape Coral is the 3rd largest city in Florida in terms of land
mass. The city offers three distinct investment zones (City
Centrum, Pine Island Corridor and Downtown CRA), which have more
than 70 square miles of unimproved land and two Free Trade Zones.
Resource Availability: Aggressive plans are in place to provide
water/sewer/irrigation. Telecom companies provide fiber optics and
other advanced services all over the Cape. The Reverse Osmosis
plant in Cape Coral offers a safe and reliable supply of potable
water. Roadways are established, and traffic flows easily. In fact,
the Cape Coral/Ft. Myers area was ranked No. 5 in the 2003 Americas
Most Drivable Cities report by MSN House & Home. Affordable
Cost of Living: The City of Cape Coral (as with all of Florida) has
no personal income tax. Reasonably priced housing is available with
the median house price is $250,483. Residents enjoy low taxes,
efficient City services and a good economic climate.
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Top Reasons Why Cape Coral Is the Right Fit For Investments
Quality of Life / Waterfront Living : Take pleasure in the Cape
Coral lifestyle. The city has 400 miles of freshwater and saltwater
canals, gulf access, waterfront sports, community activities and
low crime rates. Cape Coral is the third safest city in Florida for
populations over 100,000 according to the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement. Emerging clusters: Businesses and industries, such as
aerospace, marine fabrication, defense contracting, transportation
and the business services sector, make their home in Cape
Coral.