Living in Esto, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Esto · Census data 2020–2024
Esto has 375 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $45,313 (39% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $87,500, the median rent is $950/month.
Esto is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Esto at a glance
- Population
- 375
- Median age
- 47.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $45,313State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $87,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Esto a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Esto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Esto the median home value is $87,500, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Esto median household income
The median household income in Esto is $45,313 and the income per person is $20,527. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Esto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 183
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 26.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.80
Esto demographics
- Population
- 375
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 134
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Esto ›
Education in Esto
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Esto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Esto
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 97.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.4%
Esto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esto | 375 | $45,313 | $87,500 | $950 |
| Noma | 237 | $45,972 | $48,800 | $650 |
| Black | 467 | $61,214 | $67,700 | — |
| Graceville | 2,483 | $41,641 | $120,600 | $863 |
| Hartford | 2,701 | $56,250 | $160,800 | $802 |
| Slocomb | 1,952 | $38,056 | $109,100 | $773 |
| Malvern | 1,913 | $43,854 | $129,400 | $906 |
| Bonifay | 2,797 | $40,896 | $142,100 | $868 |
| Geneva | 4,225 | $47,102 | $100,600 | $564 |
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What is the median household income in Esto, FL?
The median household income in Esto is $45,313, 39% lower 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 Esto?
The median home value in Esto is $87,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Esto?
The median gross rent in Esto is $950 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Esto, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Esto?
The median age in Esto is 47.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Esto?
The average commute to work in Esto is 30 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Esto?
The unemployment rate in Esto is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Esto?
4.8% of adults in Esto 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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