Living in Estero, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Estero · Census data 2020–2024
Estero has 37,858 residents with a median age of 66. The median household income is $104,102 (40% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $461,900, the median rent is $1,920/month.
Estero at a glance
- Population
- 37,858
- Median age
- 66State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $104,102State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $461,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,920/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Estero a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Estero
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Estero the median home value is $461,900, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,920 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,235 a month in housing costs.
Estero median household income
The median household income in Estero is $104,102 and the income per person is $75,647. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Estero: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,937
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.03
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Estero has many vacation and second homes.
Estero demographics
- Population
- 37,858
- Median age
- 66
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 51.9%
- Households
- 18,573
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Estero ›
Education in Estero
50.8% of adults 25 and older in Estero have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Estero
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Estero vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estero | 37,858 | $104,102 | $461,900 | $1,920 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 4,836 | $26,354 | — | $1,339 |
| Three Oaks | 6,144 | $107,417 | $479,500 | $1,887 |
| San Carlos Park | 19,159 | $85,952 | $325,000 | $1,715 |
| Bonita Springs | 55,904 | $95,210 | $497,100 | $1,882 |
| Fort Myers Beach | 5,513 | $91,291 | $642,400 | $1,836 |
| Villas | 13,644 | $58,413 | $248,700 | $1,695 |
| Cypress Lake | 13,032 | $62,590 | $258,900 | $1,756 |
| Harlem Heights | 1,122 | $57,014 | $196,300 | $1,478 |
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What is the median household income in Estero, FL?
The median household income in Estero is $104,102, 40% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Estero?
The median home value in Estero is $461,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Estero?
The median gross rent in Estero is $1,920 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Estero, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Estero?
The median age in Estero is 66 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Estero?
The average commute to work in Estero is 26 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Estero?
The unemployment rate in Estero is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Estero?
50.8% of adults in Estero have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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