At a Glance
Median Income
$47,917
$21,751 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $162,476
Median Rent
$800/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
19.4% smoking rate
How Esto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Esto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Esto a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Esto residents earn a median household income of $47,917 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,751. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Esto is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,476. Median rent is $800/month, with 26.7% 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 1979.
Education
4.9% of adults in Esto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Esto has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population302
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,917
Per Capita$21,751
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$805
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$800
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$162,476
Housing Units170
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain62.3 in/yr
Elevation231 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Esto was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.