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 September 2026
Sanibelvs Sep 2025:21.0%
290
Captivavs Sep 2025:16.7%
65
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
Listings Sold
Count September 2026
Sanibelvs Sep 2025:16.7%
21
Captivavs Sep 2025:66.7%
1
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
Sale Price
Median September 2026
Sanibelvs previous month:13.3%
$1.0M
Captivavs previous month:45.9%
$680K
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
Sales Tax
Total August 2026
Sanibelvs Aug 2025:39.5%
$681K
Captivavs Aug 2025:24.9%
$313K
SanibelCaptiva
Bed Taxvs Aug 2025:33.4%
Total August 2026Sanibel
$158K
Business Tax Receiptsvs previous month:2.3%
Total October 2026Sanibel
85
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