Naples, Florida
If you are moving from Miami to Naples, it usually comes down to a few things: a slower pace, Gulf beaches, and more space. It’s about two hours across Alligator Alley, but it feels like a different Florida. I help you figure out which part of Naples fits you and what a home here will really cost to own, flood zone and insurance included. In English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.
Already have a homestead in Miami? Read how Florida tax benefits like portability work when you move to Naples.
Why Miami buyers come here
Collier County has about 417,000 people. Miami-Dade has about 2.8 million. The average commute is shorter here too, 26.1 minutes vs 30.9 in Miami-Dade (U.S. Census). Less time in the car, more time for everything else.
You trade Atlantic sunrises for Gulf of Mexico sunsets. Naples, Bonita Springs and Marco Island all sit on the Gulf, so the beach stays close whichever one you pick.
Naples isn’t cheaper on the median: $785,000 for a single-family home in Collier vs $692,000 in Miami-Dade (September 2026). What changes is the choice: acreage in Golden Gate Estates, golf communities, and condos near the beach.
Side by side
Here’s how the two counties compare, using the latest public numbers:
| Miami-Dade County | Collier County (Naples) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median single-family sale price, Sept 2026 | $692,000 | $785,000 |
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2,802,029 | 417,131 |
| Average commute to work (mean) | 30.9 minutes | 26.1 minutes |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.2% | 76.6% |
| Public school district grade, 2025-26 | A | A |
| Beaches | Atlantic Ocean | Gulf of Mexico |
Sources: Florida Realtors single-family market data for September 2026, released October 16, 2026 (Miami-Dade County report; Collier County as the Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island MSA, via FGCU RERI). U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Vintage 2025 population estimates and 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Florida Department of Education 2025-26 district grades, as published by Collier County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Accessed November 2026.
Timing your move
If you have a home to sell in Miami, timing is the first thing we plan. You can line up both closings for the same week, or make your Naples offer contingent on your Miami sale. I’ll work with your Miami agent so the dates match when you’re moving from Miami to Naples.
Before you write an offer here, I check flood zone, elevation, roof age, and insurance, so the home you choose is one you can actually afford to insure.
A short list of areas that fit your budget and the way you want to live, video walkthroughs when you can’t drive over, and straight answers on HOA fees, flood zones and insurance before you make an offer.
If you own a home here and are making a move of your own, I can price it from closed sales that match your home and walk you through what you would net. Start with my seller page.
Why work with me
Fully bilingual, English and Spanish
Selling in Southwest Florida since 2013, with Coldwell Banker Realty in Naples
Naples and Golden Gate Estates home seller specialist
Where to look
Four areas, each with its own page. Start with the one that sounds most like the life you want.
About 125 miles, roughly two hours by car on I-75 across Alligator Alley in normal traffic. There’s one toll and one full-service stop, the Miccosukee Service Plaza at Exit 49, so fill up before you go. From January to April, give yourself extra time.
Not on the median. In September 2026 the median single-family sale price was $785,000 in Collier County and $692,000 in Miami-Dade, per Florida Realtors. What changes is what you can find: acreage in Golden Gate Estates, golf communities, and condos near the beach. I’ll walk you through real costs for the homes you like, insurance included.
You may be able to. Florida’s portability rule can let you carry part of your Save Our Homes savings to a new Florida homestead, but there are deadlines and you have to apply. I explain the basics in my Florida tax benefits post, and the Collier County Property Appraiser can confirm your numbers.
Yes. The usual options are lining up both closings for the same week, or making your Naples offer contingent on your Miami sale. I’ll work with your Miami agent so the dates match and you only move once.
Yes. I’m fully bilingual, so calls, showings and paperwork can be in Spanish or English, whichever is easier for you and your family. Sí, hablo español.
Tell me what you want your days to look like, and I’ll tell you which Naples areas fit, what homes there cost, and what to see on your first trip over.
Ask me anything, in English or Spanish. I answer my own phone.
Naples REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty since 2013. Golden Gate Estates and acreage specialist. Se habla español.
Magdevys “Maggie” Rodriguez, REALTOR® · Coldwell Banker Realty · 4851 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 100, Naples, FL 34103 · (239) 289-0749 · FL license SL3286877
The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
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