Buckingham

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Buckingham, FL

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A tranquil community east of Fort Myers

Rural Scenic Peaceful Lush Quiet Agricultural

Located about 11 miles east of Fort Myers, Buckingham offers residents a tranquil small-town atmosphere within minutes of big-city amenities. Buckingham exudes a rural vibe, with vast stretches of farmland, stables, and open fields separating the houses situated on large plots of land.

Buckingham boasts a Florida Gulf Coast University Complex, where students enjoy a variety of recreational activities, faculty members conduct research, and staff members take retreats. Buckingham also borders the popular Manatee Park, providing visitors with paved trails, kayak rentals, an amphitheater, and ample opportunities to observe manatees. Quick access to Interstate 75 and State Road 80 connects Buckingham to Greater Fort Myers and beyond.

Transportation

3

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
  • Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium
  • Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Airports

  • Southwest Florida International
  • Punta Gorda

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.