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 July 2026
Sanibel12.7%
323
Captiva14.7%
64
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
Listings Sold
Count July 2026
Sanibel53.5%
20
Captiva100.0%
8
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
Sale Price
Median July 2026
Sanibel10.3%
$870K
Captiva202.6%
$1.7M
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
ResidentialCommercialCondoVacant Lots
Price per Sqft
Average July 2026
Sanibel3.5%
$599/sqft
Captiva21.4%
$964/sqft
ResidentialCommercialCondo
ResidentialCommercialCondo
Sales Tax
Total July 2026
Sanibel25.1%
$24.5M
Captiva1.8%
$10.0M
SanibelCaptiva
Bed Tax
91.0%
Total FY 2024-25Sanibel
$2.3M
Business Tax Receipts - On Island Business
92.3%
Total August 2026Sanibel
1
Business Tax Receipts - Dwelling Rental Licenses
Total August 2026Sanibel
0
Business Tax Receipts - Off Island Business
98.6%
Total August 2026Sanibel
1
Business Tax Receipts - Dwelling Rentals
98.1%
Total August 2026Sanibel
1
Business Tax Receipts - Rental Dwelling Limited and Unlimited Use
94.4%
Total August 2026Sanibel
1