Estero, FL vs Union City, CA
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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Union City leads in walk score (47 vs 13). Estero leads in crime level (3.2 vs 11.2). Estero leads in cost of living index (127 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Estero, FL | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1071) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 37,908 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,121 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $100,543 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | D+53.6 |
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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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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