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Estero

#6 in Best Places to Live in Lee County
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  • Town in Florida
  • 51 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Estero is a town in Florida with a population of 31,510. Estero is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Estero offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Estero there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Estero and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Estero are above average.
    Population
    31,510

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $309,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,309
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      45%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Estero

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,999
    National
    $55,322
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    Estero Reviews

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    Estero is right in between two very prevalent cities in SWFL, Naples and Fort Myers. It's not as touristy and busy like these two other cities, but it is definitely much more quiet and easy to live in. There are several malls close by that can make shopping easy, examples include Coconut Point Mall, Gulf Coast Town Center, and Miromar Outlets. Florida Gulf Coast University is very close by and growing, which has been benefiting this town. Overall a good place to live.
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    My experience in this town has been okay. There isn't anything special about this town. It is pretty small but there are quite a few communities. Although there are not that many events, if that's what you're looking for I would recommend the North Fort Myers area or Bonita Springs. The schools nearby aren't that great either. If you have small children do not enroll them in San Carlos Park Elementry; its an awful school with a very low budget and horrible staff.
    The Village of Estero is a great place because everything is so close and convenient. Estero is always kept very clean and well put together. Estero also is very close to various beaches in the area. It's also family friendly with lots of activities to do such as, parks, pools, and shopping. Some improvements I would like to see in the future would to help the traffic flow throughout the area and to bring in more healthcare facilities because of the growing population in Estero.