Collier County
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- Population
- 398,291
- Area
- 1,996.85 sq mi (5,171.81 km²), 608.19 sq mi water
- Median age
- 53.3
- Households
- 165,875
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $90,045
- Median house value
- $540,700
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Situated on the southwestern coast of Florida, Collier County offers a blend of vibrant cities, pristine beaches, and abundant natural beauty. Encompassing the famed Everglades National Park and Naples, a city known for its high-end shopping and art scene, the county caters to diverse interests. With a subtropical climate ensuring warm weather year-round, Collier County is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, from kayaking in the mangroves to golfing on championship courses.
Cities & Towns in Collier County
Local News
Robert Hale Morrison
Robert Hale Morrison (“Bob”), 86, of Naples, Fla., and Oak Bluffs died peacefully on August 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Waltham on April 10, 1940, Bob was raised in Belmont, one of seven children of John Christopher and Margaret Matheson Morrison, alongside his…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 29Gather in the Glades
Summer culminated in the Everglades under the full corn moon and a seemingly gentler autumn sun with a community cleanup and events that have visitors and residents immersed in the evolving culture of the Glades. Everglades Cleanup Naples resident and fisherman Bruce McComas…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 28The great wealth migration
For many years, the influx of new residents to Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay took place due to the sunshine, sandy beaches, great golf courses, year-round warm weather and exclusive luxury communities. More recently though, it has become more than just a paradise for…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 28Beyond pink
Breast cancer prevention, early detection, and local events take center stage as Southwest Florida builds momentum toward the Making Strides walk at Paradise Coast Sports Complex. This October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society is encouraging Southwest…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 28My pet peeve: all those tricky snipe hunts
October is a month with both serious and frivolous events on the calendar. It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—that’s the serious one—and it is also home to Halloween, which is not serious, unless you’re terrified of Jack-o-Lanterns. But in researching this month’s events and…