Estero, FL vs Miami Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Estero
70.7
#1071 nationally
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 13). Estero leads in median household income ($100,543 vs $65,116). Estero leads in cost of living index (127 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Estero, FL | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1071) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 37,908 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,121 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $100,543 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | R+11.4 |
C-
70.7 Score
Estero, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,121
Population
37,908
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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C-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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