Marco Island : Florida

Marco Island is on a barrier island on the southwest corner of Florida. It is the last community of any size on the southern end of Florida's Gulf side. The population is just over 18,000 and the average age, 60, reflects its popularity as a retirement destination.  Development is filling in the area between Naples to the north and Marco.  There is not too much of a central town. Marco Island is a relatively new town.

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Marco Island is a popular resort as well as being home to many, many active adult communities and developments. Some of these are golfing communities which are generally not on the Gulf, while many high rise condo communities are on the beach. Many of the area's communities claim to be in Naples or are in between the two towns.
Zillow reported the median home value to be $552,391 in early 2020. The National Association of Realtors reports the median sale price in the Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island area to be $565,000 during the 4th quarter of 2020, a 29.9% increase from a year earlier.

Marco Island is the southernmost community on Florida's west coast.  It is located on the largest of many barrier islands in the area.  The average July high temperature is 91 and the average January high is 75 (the low is 53). The wettest month is June (8").

The Chamber of Commerce website for Marco and Collier County reports that: "From community theater performances to unique art galleries, Marco Island has a variety of choices for cultural activities. While visiting the island, you can visit a world-class art league facility, historic exhibits, and working artists' studio. There are street festivals, outdoor art fairs, performances by dance troupes and concert bands.