Interesting Facts about Naples

Hi, this is Renee Han with Down and Frye Realty, and this is a series I call Ask Renee, where I tackle some of the more common real estate-related questions. I'm gonna deviate from that path slightly, and I want to give you a rundown of some of the interesting facts about Naples and the Collier County area.

Collier County, Florida is comprised of Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City, and the Villages of Goodland. It is the largest county in the entire state of Florida. Let's start by looking at the population. 365,000 people live in Collier County full-time at present. 950,000 is what the county's projected population is going to be for build-out at the end of the century. And 482,000 is the county's projected population in 2040. Of the over 1,475,000 acres that make up the county's total area, area, a whopping 77% is for conservation, preserve, or parkland. The area is famous for its beautiful soft white sandy beaches, but did you know there's more than 30 miles of those beautiful beaches to enjoy? The climate is tropical with an average summer high temperature of 91°F and average winter lows of only 54°F. There are over 80 championship golf courses in the Naples area, which has been called the golf capital of the world. Talk about culture. We have approximately 100 art galleries in the greater Naples area, not to mention museums, symphonies, and playhouses. For you wine enthusiasts, the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival has been rated as the top charity wine auction in the world. Perhaps a contributing factor in this success is that Naples has the most millionaires per capita than any other city in Florida. While we're on the topic of recognition, the area has received countless awards over time for things like their health and happiness, cleanliness, beach appeal, seafood, just to name a few. And for those of you with children, Collier County Public Schools is ranked number 5 in the entire state of Florida. They're an A+ Blue Ribbon School. Great education. So now you can see just a few of the reasons why so many people have chosen to make Naples, Florida their home on a full-time or seasonal basis. Not only is Naples a great place to vacation, it's a fabulous place to live.