Affordable in Lehigh Acres

Lehigh Acres doesn't get a lot of love, mostly because of its reputation for speculation during the real estate boom and mushrooming foreclosures during the bust.

So it's always welcome news to hear when Lehigh Acres gets some positive attention.

Coldwell Banker ranked Lehigh Acres, a bedroom community to Fort Myers, as one of the most affordable places to live in the country.

According to Coldwell Banker, Lehigh Acres is the 16th most affordable market in the country out of 279 areas. The average price of a home in Lehigh Acres was $92,819.