Economy Overview
Sanibel and Captiva’s economy is shaped by tourism, local businesses, housing, and the many factors that influence life on the islands. The Economy pillar brings together trusted metrics that help explain how the local economy is changing over time. By exploring these trends, residents, businesses, visitors, and community leaders can better understand what the data means, why it matters, and how it reflects the overall health and resilience of the community.
Listings for Sale
Count August 2026
Sanibel15.2%
274
Captiva9.4%
58
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
Listings Sold
Count August 2026
Sanibel20.0%
24
Captiva50.0%
4
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
Sale Price
Median August 2026
Sanibel4.0%
$905K
Captiva27.1%
$1.3M
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
Price per Sqft
Average August 2026
Sanibel3.8%
$576/sqft
Captiva13.6%
$833/sqft
ResidentialCommercialCondo
ResidentialCommercialCondo
Sales Tax
Total August 2026
Sanibel13.0%
$21.3M
Captiva36.7%
$6.3M
SanibelCaptiva
Bed Tax
91.0%
Total FY 2024-25Sanibel
$2.3M
Business Tax Receipts - On Island Business
75.0%
Total September 2026Sanibel
2
Business Tax Receipts - Dwelling Rental Licenses
Total September 2026Sanibel
1
Business Tax Receipts - Off Island Business
18.8%
Total September 2026Sanibel
26
Business Tax Receipts - Dwelling Rentals
14.3%
Total September 2026Sanibel
18
Business Tax Receipts - Rental Dwelling Limited and Unlimited Use
8.3%
Total September 2026Sanibel
13