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Estero, Florida

village · Lee County

At a glance

37,858
Population
$461,900
Median home value (all homes)
52% above U.S. median
$488,121
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,920/mo
Median rent
42% above U.S. median
$104,102
Median household income
33% above U.S. median
26 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
66.69%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing70% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost6% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college75 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates97.1%
College graduates50.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Estero
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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