On the surface, Naples Florida is a beautiful beachside town. And yet, for a town of its size, Naples has so much more to offer than what vacationers’ untrained eyes behold. The beach is just one of the dozens of reasons Naples continues to attract new residents of all ages.
For those who live, work and play in this Gulf coast paradise, the area’s low cost of living and slower pace of life actually trump Naples’ more popular hallmarks, like the beach. Yes, you read right. Naples is (gasp!) affordable.
Does this surprise you? Many perceive Naples to be an exclusive retreat for the wealthy, but regular folks are finding that living here is actually considerably cheaper than other areas of the country. The most touted advantage to life in Naples is no state income tax, but do you also know that property taxes, energy costs and housing take less of a bite out of your budget compared to many northern locales?
Fourteen Reasons to Make Naples Your Home
- Wonderful Weather
- Low Cost of Living
- Wide Variety of Housing
- Abundant Educational Facilities
- Excellent Healthcare
- Midwestern Friendliness
- Unlimited Outdoor Activities
- The Beach and Beyond
- The Wildlife
- Year-Round Flowers and Greenery
- So Many Restaurants
- Entertainment and Attractions
- Shopping, Shopping and More Shopping
- Lots of Arts, Culture and Music
Buy the Complete “Moving to Naples: The Un-Tourist Guide” Resource written by Alysia Shivers!
Within its pages you’ll find exactly what you need to know about:
- The climate and environment
- Cost of living
- Utilities
- Safety
- Cost and types of housing
- State of the real estate market
- Grocery and gourmet foods
- Furniture and design
- Arts, culture and music
- Nightlife
- Enjoying the outdoors
- Pre-K through high school choices
- Associations and community groups
- Actually making the move
- Finding a job or starting a business
- Naples neighborhoods
- Naples history
- Property taxes
- Healthcare resources
- Choosing where to live
- Renting versus buying
- Shopping centers
- Dressing for Florida
- Dining out
- Sports and fitness
- Infant and toddler care
- Colleges and universities
- Local media
- The local economy and businesses
Important Phone Numbers
| City of Naples Government | 239-213-1000 |
| Collier County Property Appraiser | 239-252-8141 |
| Driver’s Licenses | 239-434-4600 |
| Fishing Licenses | 239-252-8176 |
| Marriage Licenses | 239-252-7241 |
| Social Security | 239-530-3364 |
| Tax Collector | 239-252-8171 |
| Vehicle Registration | 239-252-8177 |
| Voter Registration | 239-252-8450 |
| Beach Parking Stickers | 239-213-1826 or 239-252-4000 |
| Boat Registration | 239-252-8176 |
| Florida Power and Light | 239-262-1322 |
| Lee County Electric Cooperative | 239-995-2121 |
| Comcast | 239-793-3577 |
| Embarq | 239-596-6220 |
| Collier County Water & Sewer | 239-252-2380 |
| City of Naples Water & Sewer | 239-213-1800 |
| City of Naples Garbage Collection | 239-213-4700 |
| Collier County Garbage Collection | 239-252-2508 |
| Marco Island Garbage Collection | 239-649-2212 |
| Collier Area Transit | 239-596-7777 |
| Greyhound | 239-774-5660 |
| Occupational Licensing | 239-252-2477 |
(239) 449-2849