Living in Estero, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Estero. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 2,374
Estero at a Glance
Median Home Value
$233,300
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,908
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
2.7 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
34/100
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$82,188
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 32
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Score: 84.55
Population
2,374
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$233,300
Median Rent
$1,908
Median Income
$82,188
Affordability Index
108
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
17% below nat'l avg
64% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
2.7 per 1K
Property Crime
9.6 per 1K
25% below nat'l avg
49% below nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
34/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
60/100
29% below nat'l avg
Car-Dependent
N/A
60
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
32 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
24% below nat'l avg
5% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
8
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High School
1
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