At a Glance
Median Income
$100,459
$69,437 per capita
Home Value
$430,500
Zillow: $494,321
Median Rent
$1,917/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,103/100K
3,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Estero Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Estero's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Estero a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Estero residents earn a median household income of $100,459 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,437. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,954 business establishments, including 1,636 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Estero is $430,500 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $494,321. Median rent is $1,917/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Estero reports 1,103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 190% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,121/100K.
Education
49.7% of adults in Estero hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Estero has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population37,258
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density1,529/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,459
Per Capita$69,437
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A
Home Value$430,500
Rent$1,917
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$494,321
Housing Units26,142
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,103/100K
Property3,121/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,494/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Estero was founded in 2014.
The median home in Estero was built in 2003.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,636 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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