Question 1

Is 33971 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 33971 in Lehigh Acres has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Lehigh Acres city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 33971 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 33971?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 33971 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 33971. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 33971 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Lehigh Acres. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 33971?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 33971 is approximately $290K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 33971 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 33971 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 33971 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 33971 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Lehigh Acres. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 33971 scores similarly to the middle tier of Lehigh Acres neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Lehigh Acres — ZIP 33971

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
HARNS MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
HARNS MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—