Richmond

Lehigh Acres, FL

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Richmond - Lehigh Acres, FL

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A laid-back community commutable to Fort Meyers

Suburban Peaceful Affordable Commuter

Richmond is a large neighborhood immediately west of Downtown Lehigh Acres, boasting single-family homes and apartments for rent that are scattered between green spaces, waterways, and marshes. Lee Boulevard is lined with a few casual dining options, conveniences, and the Lehigh Regional Medical Center. The remainder of Richmond is residential, with housing options between affordable and mid-range. The neighborhood is approximately 16 miles east of Fort Myers, 26 miles east of Cape Coral, and 20 miles northeast of the Southwest Florida International Airport. Richmond offers a peaceful escape from city life, while still sitting close enough to major cities for work or entertainment opportunities.

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

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

Airports

  • Southwest Florida International
  • Punta Gorda

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† 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.