10 Reasons People Are Moving OUT of Naples,Florida 

I love how people just ASSUME I am a failure, assume we don't own real estate and businesses. It's like in their minds they envision the absolute worst they can about me as if that changed the truth about my honest thoughts. Most people you see "look" rich are just in debt to their necks. I don't need a car or gated community to "feel" superior I've lived in gated communities basically A PRISON you pay for.

I've been in Naples for 12 years now and originally from Miami, this guy is spot on. Unless you are in construction, real estate or nursing you will have a hard time finding a modest paying job. Just keep in mind that most of the Naples residents already lived their lives and enjoyed them elsewhere, not here in Naples.

Lived in Naples for 30 years, it’s not the same anymore. Housing is out of control. I’ve moved because I can no longer afford and the rich think they own you.

Florida native and Naples resident since 1970's here... If you moved here 20 years ago (or later) you never saw the greatness that Naples once was. Maybe a hint...but the truly great Naples was already gone. Pre 1990 was best. Back in the day...it was a great place to live and raise a family. There was a sense of community. Everyone knew each other. The schools were safe. The neighborhoods were safe. It was predominantly white. I am not a racist. I am stating a fact. There was very little crime then, petty crime. We left our doors unlocked at home and our cars left unlocked while we were at the beach. We all hung out together. Rich, poor, it didn't matter. There were parties all over town, Port Royal, Olde Naples, the Moorings, Pine Ridge, Naples Park, Golden Gate, we all had a great time together.There were two lane roads, a lot of woods separating the main communities around town, much less traffic, and much fewer traffic lights. You knew the cars your friends drove. Everywhere you drove you saw hands out the car window waving at friends driving by. Fishing was great then. The water was clean. If you had a cut/wound the salt water in the Gulf would literally heal it more quickly. There were plenty of places to ride dirt bikes and go four wheeling, or horseback riding. Camping could be done very close to home rather than driving hours to find a secluded spot to camp. Naples had a warm, friendly vibe, to all who lived here, and to all who visited. Again, there was sense of community, a feeling of ownership, a pride in keeping our neighborhoods clean, nicely manicured, and well kept.. It was like we were all family. Hard to see what it has become. Diversity is NOT our strength. Look at FBI crime statistics. It's not just changing in and around Naples. It is happening everywhere.

News flash...this is happening everywhere..

We moved to Naples 35 years ago. We thought it was beautiful (which it was!) and we ejoyed it to a point. Even that many years ago, we heard from residents that it had changed for the worse. All you say is true. The arrogance of the wealthy residents is pathetic. We were middle class, my husband working for a builder and worked as a Preschool teacher. The well to do would have preferred if all service/trade people offered their skills and serivices from 7 to 5 and left to live outside of the city until the next work day. ALL that you say about the rich residents is TRUE! Arrogant and nasty and cannot be pleased. ALSO: They have no use for kids and teenagers, voting down EVERY possible change to bring activities to Naples for youth.

This is happening everywhere there are only two classes of people in the US. Poor and rich. The middle class is gone

Well, this trend is happening all over the country. Big money is killing the the working class.

It's not just a Naples thing, it's a society thing.

Here are the top 10 reasons: Traffic,Traffic, Traffic, Traffic,Traffic,Traffic,Traffic, Traffic,Traffic,Parking!

I think the smaller cities are developing and filling up because the bigger cities are over crowded. Everybody wants to live in Florida. I came here from WV to escape the freezing winter's. Florida is beautiful and I love it here.

As someone who lived here all my life, i'd like for people to stop moving down here and making it a worse place to live. Don't need tourists and their issues.

I've traveled the globe and it's happening everywhere...Monaco, NY, California, Japan, etc. Discrimination has been around since the beginning . I'm Hispanic and I have had my share of it. I learned to deal with it and still succeed. I'm looking forward to purchasing a Waterfront home there. Good luck wherever you decide to move.

Florida has almost no control over development and zoning. It’s out of control.

High Price of Housing/Living is driving out the Retirees . But i hate to tell them . Their are very few Low Cost of Living area's left in the US .

Lived there 7 years...would never move back. Enjoying a much better life in the Carolinas. Heat and humidity is 9 months a year in Naples. Lot more bang for your buck here, people are much more friendly up here, and the change of seasons is fantastic.

Jose, I was born and raised in S. FL. I left FL when I was 26. I'm impressed with how you explain the situation in FL for people who want to move to FL and for those who want to move out of FL. Thank you! Keep up the good work!

Most of the “problems” highlighted here are applied to the rest of the country ! So it’s not Naples it’s a national trend !

Born n raised here. Not everyone rich buddy we all come from nothing at sum point🤨

Been here for 12 years and this place just isn’t the same as before

So a realtor made a REPLY type video about this video. Notice she has been on RU-vid for 9 years, and only has 29 subscribers. her video currently has 300 views and comments are disabled. Comments are not disabled on this video, you can talk, express your thought as long as you are not using vulgar or profanity. In fact, most comments here disagree with me, but they are there for you to see. Did I mention everyone in Naples is a realtor? LOL

We moved here from Colorado 7 months ago. Never seen so much fraud until we lived here. Traffic is awful, beaches have red tide, and the rich think they can do whatever they want. It’s like a different world here. There is no perfect place, but we are going back to Colorado.

Hate this place still stuck in this hell hole, they shut down EVERY kid friendly family friendly place they only want retired and the rich to enjoy Naples and they said to hell with the families and residents that actually keep Naples running YEAR ROUND.

Most of the people that work in Naples can't afford to live in Naples. Spent a year in Florida and it's the biggest dump I've ever lived in. I'll take Ft.Myers for 2 weeks of vacation. That's it.

Thank you for your honesty🙌🏼 I am Peruvian, so I lived in Lima-Perú, Bahrein, Madrid-Spain and now in US (FL) and I also traveled around, and I must say that all the facts that you mention Sir (as discrimination and snobby people) it’s not a NAPLES thing or US thing, actually I can say than over here is not that bad as in another countries, believe me… it’s a Society thing, a “wrong human behavior thing”… that is going to depend on your personal and family values and of course being respectful with everybody doesn’t matter where you come from. :) God luck, take care and blessings to you and your family 🙌🏼

My bestie moved from Gainesville to Naples for her dream job. She is not at all rich. When I was down there visiting her I was amazed at how kind and considerate people were. The drivers were even nice. I live in Winter Haven myself. My favorite place is Siesta Key which is near Sarasota. One day I'll own a place there. P.S. when I was down there in Naples I was stealing coconuts off of people's lawns. Haha. 🤣🤣

Speaking as a NY suburbian transplant to Cocoa FL, I can honestly say, I have found more successful native Floridians tend to be at least, if not more obsessed with class and social status than middle-class Newyorkers. I am lower middle class and was accepted in the NY tennis community very well.

I still would not trade Naples for MIAMI, TAMPA, ORLANDO, or ANY large city is USA..

Agree. I’m a native Floridian who moved here from Hollywood FL almost 20 years ago. My biggest complaint is the lack of neighborhoods, not gated communities but real neighborhoods like in KY and VA. Everything here is the opposite. Port Royal houses don’t impress me at all, give me a 1950’s home that’s been renovated by a handyman on a street with space between houses and genuine nice people and I’m happy. It’s not possible here unless you live in the Estates which as you said, is being built on by large companies on literally every plot of empty land. It’s definitely lost that hometown, cozy feel to the greedy builders and snobby officials. Rude people don’t bother me, I whip out my Native Floridian card and wave bye to their Lambos and Teslas ;)

I basically agree with everything you said. The past 5 years have been difficult for my family to just live average lives. Now the past 2 years have been even MORE difficult, and I’m a server at a restaurant plus my husband is a supervisor at a brand hotel and an EMT and we’re still struggling. I don’t understand the real estate situation, it’s disgusting honestly. 1 bedroom 1 bathroom are 1300 plus all the other bills tacked on plus anything else you want and then normal groceries and what nots. It’s horrible, I was born and raised here and as I’m getting older I’m finding myself wanting to leave because it’s just stupid here nowadays because of all the reasons listed in this video. So...STOP MOVING HERE AND MAKING IT terrible FOR US LOCAL PEOPLE! Because you’re driving us out of our community and homes and our way of life down here because you want to live the island way???! No one cares you’re reason because you’ll be gone in a few years anyways while we’ll be still be here but with the higher way of living because you came down and ruined this or that for us local folk. Well done video you were polite and you were careful with most of things and ways you said everything. 👍🏼 haha while I went a little off in my comment 😋

If you've been there 20 years, you remember when they couldn't get people to work for the wages they wanted to pay, because they couldn't afford to live, even in outlying communities. If I remember, the state sued them to force Naples to have affordable housing. Their idea of "affordable" housing was $900 for a 1 BR apartment. Nobody on minimum wage, especially back then, could afford that.

Truth! Lived in Naples for nine months…’99 - ‘00 from ATL as a 26 y/o. Had two jobs. Made good money in restaurant during high season. People made fun of my southern accent. There was no one to date…soooo many old people.

I really appreciate your videos. Ex Florida resident here 😎 yeppers and I worked for the state of Florida in Tourism 😮 I love Florida but people have ruined it ! Building, building, building… money, money, money You are spot on Jose

I grew up here in Naples. It was a beautiful small town back in the 70's. They are ruining it daily with all the over building. We're going to be just like Miami soon. Makes me angry. Miss my small town.

Your honesty is appreciated. You tell it the way it is with no sugar coating anything. Interesting video - keep them coming.

We own a business here in Naples. It was started 30 years ago. We find the people here gracious and wanting to improve their properties. Your attitude and non- positive outlook about Naples and the people who live here during the season is not warranted or true.. We offer a fine unique services for them which they are willing to pay for. We are successful here because we appreciate their wealth from hard work they did in the past to achieve it. Our children and grandchildren live and thrive here. It is all about your attitude and outlook on life as to what younwill beneifit from.

Another thing. this place is hell for single people. dont expect to find girl friend or wife here unless your ok with 80 plus granma

I lived in Naples 36 yrs. with 4yr.old son from Toledo, Ohio..It was snobby and rude, loved those subliminal messages so full of it here lol..Weather, beaches, beautiful..Now it's time to move either the panhandle or out of state..Just hope I can sell out before the property taxes are out of sight, because of all the new construction.. I love your videos there very informative.. Thank-You..

I think we all got the message that Naples is not for you, but when giving reasons why, you used generalities based on your experience. If you had statistics to back your claims, it wouldn’t sound like someone who is unhappy with Naples. Also, for people that have solid and successful careers with above average earnings, want to live in a nice area and surrounded by similar successful people. Unfortunately, you will find the discrimination you mentioned anywhere you go. If you choose to dress and talk differently in your line of business, expect it to have a negative impact on your career. That is not specific to Naples. The only point you made that I can agree with, is the cost of living there compared to other cities in Florida. There are options in east Naples or perhaps communities like Ave Maria that is developed well and more affordable than Naples and still close enough to enjoy the other amenities of the Naples area. It’s what you make it.

My man, First of all, leaving number 3 aside for a moment, yes you are right about a lot of things and it is happening in the entire Country and almost the entire world. And I wouldn't move to Florida unless you make $100K a year as a couple or over $50k single. I know bc I lived there. Now, I am assuming you are young..I noticed that you had a bad experience with discrimination and with wealthy people. You mention poor a lot..My friend, if you want to see discrimination you'll see it ANY where at some point in your life, including poor vs poor, rich vs rich, black vs black, Asian vs Asian, Latinos vs Latinos...In ANY Country, in any neighborhood, in the 1900's 1950's, 2000's and there will be Forever..It is part of Life. The problem with 2020's is that people don't have that thick skin anymore, we cry and bitch about everything. You can't go through life thinking you are a victim. There is good and bad in every social class, in every race, in every nationality. I am Cuban, I have hit rock bottom and I have been on top of the world, I went from a poor neighborhood to middle class to high rise and not in Miami btw but hard core American, I can't remember one single case of discrimination that happened to me, I am not saying it didn't happen, I am pretty sure it did but I don't know..because I wasn't looking for it, thinking on it or worried about it, and if it did it wasn't for too long bc I prove them wrong with my attitude. ATTITUDE is everything. Some times people are not even bad but just need someone to prove them they are in the wrong. You think you won't see discrimination in a poor neighborhood? in a black neighborhood? latino neighborhood? What you gonna do now, move to a poor neighborhood? Before you change where you live you need to change who you are or you'll be back in RU-vid when you are 50 years old still complaining about discrimination and how you couldn't succeed bc of rich people. There are plenty of Rich people out there that are good people, that worked their ass off to get where they are and there are plenty of poor people out there that are bad people, that don't give a shit about anything and they'll pull you down bc they don't want you to succeed..and viceversa. You have a Talent obviously, you can talk to people and you are creative..use it to change the world. Yes, there is lot of shit that ain't right But don't be part of the Problem, be the part of the SOLUTION.

Couldn't agree with you and your video more! I'm 5th generation Floridian, lived in Naples for 13yrs, I recently just moved, to the East coast of Fla, I will NEVER move back to Naples! People in general are just douche bags in Naples! I've lived in different cities in Florida, Miami, West Palm, but never have I ever met so many a$$holes in my life, as I did in Naples! The red tide is horrible! Get out now while you can bro! You won't regret it, I don't! The water is SO much better on the East coast of Fla, and people are WAY nicer, treat you like a human being! Even the rich people on the East coast of Fla, are WAY nicer than those toolbags!😝✌

Love the fact this guy is real about everything.. the values in our society are in Demise..

I love the North Naples Country Club, it’s where I go after a hard day of feeling under appreciated!

Born and raised in Naples left in 2015 at age 29. Miss it but it has changed SO much since I graduated Lely in 05. Miss my old Naples 15 years ago 💜💜💜💜 but yes one main reason I left is bc I couldn’t afford to sustain there!!!!! Sad but true!! Still, growing up around pristine beauty and wealth spoils you. I’m now in SW Butthole of the world PA and miss home so much. Ugh!

Moving from Colorado to Naples. Arriving on the 30th to try this city out. If you cant afford Naples and hate development, don't move to Colorado. After 20 years here. Im ready for a change. Btw, Dont forget to budget in state and sales tax if y'all plan to move to Colorado. Traffic in all hours of the day. Literally from 6am-6PM. Constant road construction, more tolls, vehicle emission laws and a higher median income. If you're not making over 100k yearly its gonna be a very tight budget for your family. Although houses are expensive it will gain equity quickly and does not sit on the market long once you sell. I'll miss the cooler weather, dry air and the mountains. Gonna try this Florida thing for a year. Cheers!

Born and raised in Naples actually Marco island 1979 and my husband is 4 th generation Collier county one of the found ing families in this town! It's true half the natives have been pushed out die to the changes! Affordable housing is slim to none. All the wealthy people are going to have. A hard time finding people that will see e them such as mechanics even trades people! I work in the medical.field and it's hard to make a living becauae the pay sucks and it's only half the year that you can keep full time.hours when the snow birds come for the winter! This town has bee totally ruined and it breaks my heart that I can't share the same Naples withy kids!

Totally agree with video. I've been in Naples almost 20 years. Every year traffic is worse and worse and worse. So much new development and no new roads. They keep building and never think of how the traffic will get around.

Born here, raised here, hate it here. When my mom was a kid Naples was a small fishing village. You had to walk through the woods to get to the beach, now you walk through condos.

I’ve lived here for years and I have NONE of these issues with Naples or SWFL in general. Naples for sure isn’t the place to rent. It’s better to buy if you plan on moving here. But I don’t find it to be any more expensive than anywhere else with the same amenities and life style. Everyone is entitled to their opinions of course.

All of SW Florida is boring. The action and fun is on the East coast.

I lived in Naples for 12yrs. I am not rich at all! I ❤️ed living in a city that is safe and beautiful. FYI it’s a place for retirees

When I lived there I found a lot of people were more phony. Florida in general is that way. l met a lot of people there and only had two friends. There doesn't seem to be a "friendly neighbor" attitude in most places in Florida.

As a former Naples resident this is the best video and information I have seen yet. Over development has ruined the town and same thing happening in Ft. Myers and Sarasota. SW Fl is turning into SE Fl. Even though authorities will not acknowledge I believe this is reason for water quality problems and its going to get worse. I can not imagine what Fl will look like south of I-4 10 years from now.

Have been here 35 years and I live cheap in a cute trailer park,but the scariest thing for me is the traffic has increased 100 fold since I first moved here,and I am fearing driving more and more.On average day out and around I pass at least one accident.When it rains,more accidents,many multiple vehicles.And they keep adding more and more lanes,with multiple turn lanes and people barrel through intersections at top speed.If I could afford to leave,it would be for this reason.If public transportation were closer to my park,and more people friendly,I would definitely opt for it.

My moms family moved to Naples, FL in 1926. I had to move out in 2000. Concrete jungle and concrete jungle type people.

North Carolina here. Love the channel. Thanks for giving me the good , bad, and ugly of Florida

The trouble is everywhere I go, there I am, there's no escaping myself and the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

Toooo expensive for the poor man, and don't pay us enough only enough for rent

A friend who does charitable work was holding a fund raiser last weekend to get money to buy turkeys for thanksgiving and Christmas and Christmas gifts for children whose families can't afford to buy for their children. They sales tables were inundated by Haitians who demanded they sell to them for the prices they wanted to pay. If they didn't they just took items and threw them on the ground and stomped on them and smashed things. This was just pathetic. They had so many donated items destroyed it was just horrible. Where the hell are the Police in Naples.

I live in Cape Coral and the traffic from here to Naples is always horrible. If I have to get out and about, I'm up early and back home by noon at the latest. Otherwise it's bumper to bumper traffic.

Rich snobs ruined the small town it once was in the early 70's. Left it behind for peace of mind. Gainesville is much better.

Yes it is expensive to live in Naples. But crime is LOW. Nearby Fort Myers is really bad compared to Naples as far as crime goes. There is no State Income tax. We do need new options for housing and there is activity in that direction. As far as the racism or better than you attitude you alluded to, I have found that alot of ridiculously racist people I meet are the very people who keep claiming everyone else is racist! Its weak. Too much of what holds people back is bad thinking. Negative outlook. Everyone is holding me down. As long as someone thinks those things, wealth, joy, peace, and the best things of life will hide from them. It all begins in our minds. Think successful. Talk successful. Learn new skills in our spare time rather than watch tv or waste time chasing foolishness. Work hard faithfully. There are so many people with great stories about working hard and living with integrity, who eventually became leaders and business owners.

well let me give you the opinion of an ispano, I have lived here for 13 years since I arrived in this country and I have always loved Naples fl I am now a professional driver for more than 6 years and I have known all our country with my work I am not of the poor class but I am not rich either and I could also say that Naples fl is one of the safest counties in this country the security that our agents employ is essential, the people of my town are very hardworking (I remember that a few years ago there is still a lot of Spanich population here) today if there is, I would say that 45% are Hispanic only 4% are lower class. The majority are, Cubans and the rest of the Latinos here mixed for example I am Cuban and I can assure you that the entire Cuban population here are nice and classy people with a lot of money here in Naples but you will find us around the city of naples belonging to it, the weather here is hot but not at all to do with other states like Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas. here is less warm a pleasant atmosphere and a town growing every day, the houses here have value for the simple fact that we live up to many better places left here in this country and Naples is worth living here and not Change for nothing else. (The population of Americans here are people retired from the army or in general from their work the vast majority of American people here are of legal age and choose this place to live in a quiet environment where crime and inequality is only 0.00001% of the problems of this country (❤️I love naples because my family is safe here ❤️)

I lived in Estero in the mid-2000's. Hurricane Charlie hit in 2004 and we were without power for five days. All we had was the radio of the local news. People in Naples, who had power, called to complain that they were missing golf on TV. Cannot make this up. We just wanted ice. Now live in NC, and absolutely love it here, will never go back to Florida, too many liberals fleeing Northern Liberal states to get away what they voted for and yet come and vote for it again.

I went to high school here, went away to college and came back. . I am 2nd generation living We who have lived here a long time have seen this place change for the worst, Our roads can’t handle the traffic. When snow birds come down those of us who have asthma get worse!!! . I worked on 5th and can tell you the meanest people were from Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. I Had co workers from there too, Mean as Fuck! they come here thinking they discovered this town and are entitled to special treatment for some reason!! People then go to beaches, throw trash all over, fish and leave hooks all over the beach and do nothing when birds are caught in them. People drive dangerously, they are snowbirds who don’t give a fuck about the locals and decide to make up their own driving rules thus putting everyone in danger! the service people rip you off ALL the time!! the other day i was charged 400 bucks to replace to fill valves in my toilets!! roofers want payment up front, vets charge 3 times what you would pay elsewhere! The business owner come here from up north and don’t pay well because they don’t care about people. Then you have your retired snowbirds who are board as fuck so they work part time for free or for low wages thus taking jobs from others struggling to get buy! All this stress put on beautiful Naples from people who came into this town ruining everything! So yes, locals are going to be snobs because we don’t want you here!!! Also dating, forget it! most who come here are escaping something from their past brining the drama here wether its from not being able to make it up north in a rat race, divorce, addiction, or running from God knows what from their past.!! and if I have to hear the word “up north” again Im going to scream! So if you pack your bags and leave, we won’t care!

I'm a Collier native, hell my father was born in Immokalee. My Grandmother was born in Arcadia. So yeah native of Florida, and yes it has changed over the years. I will say it's way safer than it was in the 80s. But that rudeness came from up north.

In my 30 years of experience living in Naples (relocated from New Canaan, CT.) I've found that the vast majority of people who complain the loudest about the lifestyle are those who really can't afford to live here. We can. Built a very nice home on 5.5 acres. What's not to like? Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and Naples may not be for you. Yes, it's changed over the years. What popular destination that attracts people has not? But, on balance, you'd be very hard pressed to find a nicer, cleaner, safer place to live with the bonus of a phenomenal climate. Most newcomers who are unhappy with the lifestyle here are usually 'city' types. This is not the city...Thank God. I had to deal with NYC and metro area for many years, and I love to visit NY, but would never live there again. Yes, I wish it were less busy here, but I'd never complain about being able to live well in one of the most desirable places on Earth...

Every place has good things and bad things but Naples is definitely mostly good. You can only know that by living in multiple cities like I have. It can be expensive here for sure but there are plenty of jobs that pay enough. There is very little crime. The place is clean and beautiful. Most everyone is kind and hard workers. Traffic is not too bad, I've definitely seen worse. I've never lived in a more stress free place and I don't see me ever moving.

Development is the reason i didn’t move back after moving out before development.

Same problems in Naples as everywhere else in the country. If you've lived in Naples for 20+ years and owned a home the housing appreciation alone could have made you a very wealthy person. Naples is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever been. Sorry to hear you only see the negatives.

I just accepted a job at Physicians hospital in Naples, I'm an RN they pay really good money. I hope it'll be enough.

Im 21 and i lived in naples for 5-6 years and some of yout topics are true but the only people moving out of naples is kids going to college. Also the city of naples is made for everyone. Also ive never been discriminated at school or anything. Im from the hood of Louisiana so i was way behind on alot of stuff but i was still able to be who i wanted to be.

This video highlights all the reasons why I left the PALM BEACHES in 2004. Every single point made here is the truth!! The cost of living was more and more inversely proportional to the quality of life; there was no economy (false economy, no real goods/services produced to serve the greater economy); the weather was too hot/humid; the people were all a bunch of liberal New Yorkers so that was a problem which leads to the fact there was no culture there either. I returned to the area for my 30-year class reunion and found that those elements STILL have not changed; if anything changed, it's the fact that there's more of the same thing... more of the 5 RE's: retail, residential, retirement, relaxation and recreation. People there have the absolute most expensive cars and houses that money can buy! It must be the state laws that make possible what goes on there. Florida always seems to have attracted "fly-by-night", shady people; the homestead exemption is the root cause. Couple that with NO STATE INCOME TAX and you end up with all the problems that are highlighted in this video. The Florida coast south of Orlando will not be the last place in Florida to have these problems. What drives all the development? New York real estate investors! Highlighted in this video is the development taking place in Naples. Eventually, it'll be so overdeveloped (and so expensive) that nobody will be able to afford to live there anymore. What happens then? People will have BIG passive incomes and everyone else will be poor and will live like it. There will be no in-between. There must be a name for this social trend and Florida is not likely the first place that this has happened in. I'm disappointed but not surprised to see that this is happening on the west coast of Florida, too.

people are moving to naples because 1) scenic beauty 2) good services 3) upscale retirement area 4) return on investment for property purchases 3) low property taxes 4) no state income tax (like other parts of florida 5) outdoors activities 6) beaches 7) fishing, boating --- negatives 1) jobs pay less 2) real estate is expensive compared to the u.s. as a whole 4) not much to do for young adults 5) lack of four seasons...temps are usually 90 or so. even in the winter it's like summer. 6) traffic during high season is difficult 7) overall cost of living is higher here than most cities in midsize cities in the u.s. ...the area is growing quickly because rich retirees buy second houses or condos here. overall i'd give naples an A- for quality of life. the only thing i dislike really is the lack of four seasons. hot and sunny all the time. peter rinaldi, naples collier county florida

This is starting to sound like a hate thread for the middle class/upper middle class here in Naples.

I'm so looking forward to retiring in Mexico Leaving the USA, corporations, rat race and the American greed.

Spot on, you nailed it. It's not only getting a problem in Naples, the whole south from Tampa is just full.

I born and raised in Naples, I had to move and I really miss it I would move back in a heartbeat if I could but I can't. Even though it's expensive living there. Naples is just Home!❤

It’s going to be amazing watching rich people try and grow themselves food in they’re yards soon

You filmed the house I was born in ! ! ! that was so cool .💯‼️

Are you talking about the same place I live in? I live in Naples, FL (Collier County) and I só disagree with si much that you have said. I relocated here from Massachusetts and I live Naples. I was born in Brazil and move to MA when I was 17 and have been visiting Naples since 1997. Since moving to Naples permanently, I never had to not be myself, I never dealt with discrimination, I own a small business and have been successful, I live in a nice neighborhood and I can go on with many things that's contradict what you said in your video. But again, you say that there is plenty of money here and if you have been here for 20 years and have not been successful, there is something wrong with you (or whatever you said) but again, you say that you can't move here and start a small business and expect to be successful. I think you moved here and have tried to live like it's Alabama or whatever you are from and it obviously did not go your way as this is Naples FL, one of the most beautiful and wealthiest city in Florida. I guess you've had your bad experiences while waiting whatever shorts you were wearing at your job site lol and condemned the city and everyone in it for not fitting in with your Alabama style and ways.

I'm just tired of these people, who did not pay into our system to build proper infrastructure to handle the influx of people, moving here and crowding our roads and their terrible driving!

The rents to high. This place is for the rich. They do not care about your wages or housing situation!

Lived in naples for 25 years and I have to admit once I moved away I've been the happiest I ever been. I loved Naples but about 15 years ago it started getting bad. Too much growth and it just started losing its appeal. Sadly it's not just Naples. In some ways growth is a good thing but for me between the traffic ,raising crime rate Naples just lost its appeal.

I have being in Naples for 32 years and your video in 100% right but it still one of the best places in the country to live in

You forgot to touch on the ineffective governance of Collier County. Our local politicians are still running this place like a small retirement beach town and much of our infrastructure is being neglected. Our traffic problems are due to poor urban planning, no overpasses or highways to alleviate the traffic flow. Our public schools are crumbling from mismanagement, underfunding, and massive overcrowding. Most public schools here are over capacity by 50-80%. We can't find/attract enough STEM teachers to provide a quality education. Teacher pay is abysmal, as is most of Florida. Our computers and other technology resources are falling apart, most of our equipment is unreliable or unusable. The only way out of sending your child to a defunct public education system is to pay 20-25k for private education which is unaffordable for most people. We have one of the highest populations of millionaires per capita in the nation, but we can't adequately fund a proper highway or educational system? the property taxes here aren't exactly cheap, so where is all the money going?

BIG DEVELOPMENT is ruining Naples, FL...THE NOISEST, RUDEST town I have ever lived in.

I work in Naples and live in Ft. Myers. This guy is right about everything.

Lived here 13 years. Leaving. I agree 100%

If you've got the money, Naples is one of the best places to live. Don't expect to get a nice home near the beach without paying $500K (for starters a couple blocks away). The price goes up fast the closer to the beach you get. BUT, the beaches are very clean and they have a family atmosphere (not party beaches - like Daytona, etc).

Hey thanks for the video. 🙏🏼 Everything you mentioned was pretty much all true. I’m from Naples, lived there for 24 years and hated it. Got out and it was the best thing I ever did. I still live in Florida - Fort Lauderdale - but Naples isn’t a great place to make friends, date, find a spouse, or even be single. Very expensive without the city vibe/benefit being there. While it’s true most of Florida is like this in a lot of ways, Naples is expensive without having the benefits of living in a large city. I love Fort Lauderdale a lot better due to the different cultures, things to do, and huge population. Naples really has no central Downtown and the growth will not affect the city in a positive way. Too many elders and rich retirees will keep it expensive, slow moving, and crowded. There is essentially nothing to do past 9pm, no nightlife, snobbish people all around, and no new ideas/startups. You were especially right when you mentioned a lot of people there are rude/stuck up. Glad I moved.

Been here 30 years and the 90’s was the best

Why would we want more poor people to move into Naples?! How does more people in poverty help make a city BETTER? Too much low income housing in Naples and Golden Gate already.

We lived in Bonita Springs 20 yrs. My husband layed brick, stone, marble, did fireplaces for the mansions in Naples. Gated communities. We owned our own home in Bonita Springs Gulf and Country Club. Sold our home in 2007 before the market fell. Made over 300,000 on the home. Moved back to Ohio, where we are from. Yes my husband made a good living because he had his own business. I never liked Florids at all. It grew so fast in population. Just way to many people. To hot and humid for me. Drugs are bad everywhere. But because of beaches and weather its always been a party envirornment.

I was a Plumber there in the mid to late eighties The land was fifteen hundred dollars an acre it was all snakes and other wildlife like the Florida Panther but now its just wealthy people who took that part of florida and made it polluted.

I live just north in Bonita Springs. Much more space, more affordable, better people. I worked for a high end retirement community until my now government job and can honestly tell you that Naples is NOT a good city to raise children, nor have a small business of any kind. Pay sucks. Like most of Florida. It is mostly service based work. If you’re a tradesperson, waiter or bartender, you’ll enjoy the sun and water and make a decent living. No unions though. Another problem? Like most of America, a shrinking to no middle class. It’s the RICH and the lower class to poor. That’s it. Another point you missed is there is NO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Not just for the poor, but the WORKING MIDDLE CLASS. Your policemen, firefighters, teachers. Do your research people...The “Old” and quaint Naples is gone. It is for the ultra rich, they want their toes sucked and their drinks topped off. Pronto. One of the snobbish cities I’ve ever encountered and I’ve been all over America and Europe. Peace ✌️

Heyyy I'm from Louisville ky to. I lived in naples for 2 years and absolutely hated it. I made decent money but the people just drove me away. Most people there are from up north. Jobs are becoming slim there to. When I first moved to Florida I moved to saint Pete. Hands down best city in florida that's for sure. Never hated florida until I moved to naples and luckily about a month ago i moved away form this terrible city. Happily living in austin Texas and absolutely love it here. People are so nice it's way cheaper and jobs actually pay well.

This is everywhere, there is nowhere to move to, if you find somewhere cheaper it’s because it hasn’t happened there yet. You need to make more money

Insurance is high, both car and home, healthcare insurance, property taxes, dentists, eye doctors, homes, everything.

I’m middle class and I have to admit it’s hard