Quick Answer
Bonita Springs, FL is a Lee County city of about 60,000 residents sitting between Naples and Fort Myers. Median home prices are around $580,000 (2026) — a meaningful discount versus Naples while keeping easy access to Bonita Beach, RSW Airport, and Naples dining. Strong demand for gated golf communities like Pelican Landing, Bonita Bay, and Palmira.
Why Bonita Springs
- Bonita Beach — uncrowded, white-sand Gulf beach
- Coconut Point — major shopping and dining destination
- RSW Airport — 20 minutes north
- Downtown Naples — 25 minutes south
- Value vs. Naples — similar lifestyle at a more accessible price point
- Outdoor lifestyle — Estero Bay, Lovers Key State Park, kayaking
Top Bonita Springs Communities
Bonita Bay
Master-planned community with five golf courses, marina, private beach park, and a mix of high-rise condos and single-family homes.
Pelican Landing
Gated waterfront community on Estero Bay with a private 34-acre Gulf beach island accessible by community shuttle boat.
Palmira Golf & Country Club
Renaissance Center amenities, 27 holes of golf, and a tight-knit community feel.
The Brooks (Lighthouse Bay, Shadow Wood, Spring Run)
Multi-community master plan with shared amenities and a wide range of price points.
Old Bonita / Downtown Bonita
Historic core seeing revitalization — riverfront restaurants, parks, and growing walkability.
Bonita Springs Buyers
Bonita attracts a roughly even mix of full-time residents, snowbirds, and active retirees. Buyers often choose Bonita as a value alternative to Naples while staying close to the same beaches, dining, and airport access.