{"id":9326,"date":"2015-01-08T16:37:46","date_gmt":"2015-01-08T22:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/storagecom-blog.local\/?p=9326"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:44:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:44:18","slug":"9-reasons-why-you-should-move-to-cape-coral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/9-reasons-why-you-should-move-to-cape-coral\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Reasons Why You Should Move To Cape Coral, FL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Florida<\/a> is full of beautiful places to live, work, and visit. There\u2019s plenty to discover outside of the more popular city centers of Orlando<\/a>, Tampa<\/a>, and Miami<\/a>\u2026take Cape Coral, for example. This beautiful \u201cWaterfront Wonderland\u201d is perfect for those looking for a change of scenery or career, offering everything from outdoor river adventures to easy access to some of Florida\u2019s most popular attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we\u2019ll go over eight reasons to consider moving to Cape Coral. If you\u2019re looking for a new place to make your home, we hope this list helps point you in the right direction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Rivers, lakes, and canals.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cape Coral\u2019s nickname, \u201cWaterfront Wonderland\u201d, owes to its location right next to the Matlacha Pass and Caloosahatchee River, as well as its over 400 miles of canals. If you\u2019re looking for an excuse to get out on the water, Cape Coral is a perfect place to drop anchor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need somewhere to store your boat when you\u2019re not actively using it? We can help you find boat storage options near Cape Coral!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Plentiful jobs.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of Nov. 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, Cape Coral employs 377,600 people with a somewhat steady unemployment rate of 5.5%. The state\u2019s growing population of retirees and working-class families explains why some of the most popular industries for jobs include health care, construction, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. FGCU.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

College and graduate students alike<\/a> will find plenty of opportunities for higher education on the 800-acre campus of Florida Gulf Coast University. Located in Cape Coral\u2019s metro partner Fort Myers, FGCU offers 65 bachelor’s degree programs, 27 master’s degree programs, 7 doctoral degree programs, and 19 academic certificates<\/a>. It also boasts 24 fraternities and sororities, 32 sport clubs,<\/a> and more than 165 student organizations, meaning you\u2019ll fit right in no matter where your interests lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Flora and fauna.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 365-acre Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve<\/a> is the second largest nature preservation area in Cape Coral. Nature enthusiasts of all kinds will love the Mangrove Forest walking trail, allowing them to get up close and personal with local plant life and eagles, herons, snakes, and other animals. Adults who are feeling extra adventurous can even enjoy the preserve from a kayak. Check out the Rotary Park Environmental Center<\/a> if you want to experience even more nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Running and cycling.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you enjoy a race on foot or behind the pedals of a bike?<\/a> Cape Coral has you covered with its annual Tour de Cape event<\/a> in January, which includes a 5K run\/walk, a kids’ 5K, and bike tours with 15, 30, 60, and 100-mile-long routes. Even outside of this season, you\u2019ll find plenty of places to work up a sweat at your own pace, whether you prefer running or cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Extreme sports for all.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cape Coral BMX Park<\/a> offers BMX riders one of the longest-running extreme bike parks in the country, originally built in the late 1970s as part of the Bicycle Motocross Association. Test your skills on the track or show off your style on jumps and other trick-friendly architecture. If you prefer skateboarding, Eagle Skate Park<\/a> offers ramps, rails, and after-school education for riders age 6 and up to get started or fine-tune their kickflips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Beautiful beaches.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cape Coral\u2019s Yacht Club Community Park<\/a> was originally constructed in 1958, and its popular beach ensures it\u2019s a lively tourist destination that\u2019s still going strong today. For a newer and more laid-back beach experience, check out the more recently opened Four Freedoms Park<\/a>. Both beaches offer a beautiful scenic beach experience alongside playground equipment, grills, and picnic tables for a family day out on the sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Walt Disney World is right there.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Disney adults and families alike will appreciate Cape Coral\u2019s three-hour proximity to Orlando, offering easy access to \u201cThe Most Magical Place on Earth\u201d. Take a day trip to visit one park, or make a week of it and treat your family to Walt Disney World\u2019s iconic hotels, rides, shows, and shopping destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, there\u2019s plenty to love about Cape Coral for all kinds of people. If it sounds like the place for you, be sure to check our built-in search tool<\/a> to help you find storage and moving services that can make your move that much simpler!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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