Harlem Heights, Florida
Harlem Heights is a community of 1,122 people in Lee County, Florida.
Why visit Harlem Heights
Townapedia lists 6 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cape Coral Bridge and Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 54°F.
Weather in Harlem Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harlem Heights
Harlem Heights is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,930 at the 2020 census, down from 1,975 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Harlem Heights, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Cape Coral Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
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Restaurants and cafes19
Lamotta's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.1 mi
15660-225 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Rib City
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
11561 Majestic Palms Blvd, Fort Myers
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese, Thai · 1.1 mi
16078 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers
Plaka II Greek Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Greek, Turkish · 0.8 mi
15271 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers
7 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Encore Fort Myers Beach
Campground · 1.1 mi
16299 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
School · 3.7 mi
8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers
Lee County Acceleration Academies
School · 4.8 mi
12381 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
Healthcare7
Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
Hospital · 1.1 mi
9981 South Healthpark Drive, Fort Myers
Map of Harlem Heights
67 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 54°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 57°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 60°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 64°F | 2.4 in |
| May | 90°F | 69°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 74°F | 9.7 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 9.4 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 10.4 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 9.0 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 69°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 62°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 77°F | 57°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Myers Page Fld Ap Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lee County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Page Field (FMY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Iona 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Cypress Lake 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Villas 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- San Carlos Park 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Fort Myers 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Cape Coral 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Estero 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Gateway 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Bonita Springs 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- North Fort Myers 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cape Coral Bridge, Sanibel sun at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Anhinga Lake, Lawlietelle347, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iona, FL, USA - panoramio, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Iona, FL, USA - panoramio (1), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
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