Estero, Florida

Small Florida city with local appeal

Southeast Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.7

C-

out of 100

Overview

Estero is a Florida city with a population of approximately 37,908, part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $488,121. Median household income is $100,543.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 37,908 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $488,121 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $100,543 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.8 minutes
  • Part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

37,908

Source: Census ACS

$488,121

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$100,543

Source: Census ACS

25.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

13

Source: Walk Score

127 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lee County (county-level results)

35%
64%
Democrat 139,240
Republican 250,661
Leans R+28.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 42.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 56.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 55.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 13/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 52/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.7

Location

Estero, FL (26.4351, -81.8102)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.