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Estero

Lee County, Florida

Newer master-planned neighborhoods near Coconut Point.

family
newer
suburban
shopping
Median home price
$485,000
+4% YoY
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · U.S. Census housing data + local market review
School rating
8/10
Lee County Schools
Updated Sep 8, 2026 · High confidence · checked Sep 16, 2026 · Florida Department of Education school grades
Crime index
18
lower is safer
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · FBI Crime Data Explorer
Storm risk
72/100
30% in flood zone
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · FEMA flood maps + county emergency planning

About Estero

Estero has a newer, master-planned feel between Naples and Fort Myers, with Coconut Point as a major daily hub and FGCU nearby. Housing and daily expenses are generally more approachable than Naples, though gated and golf communities vary widely. I-75 and Corkscrew Road traffic increases in winter season. Storm, wind, drainage, and property-specific flood questions still matter. Public schools are part of The School District of Lee County.

Who lives here

Population
38,000
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · U.S. Census public data
Median age
51
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · U.S. Census public data
Median income
$92,000
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · U.S. Census public data
Walk score
35
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · Google Maps nearby-place context
Bike score
40
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · Google Maps nearby-place context

Local economy

  • Hertz HQ
  • Lee Health
  • Hope Healthcare
  • FGCU
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · Lee County Economic DevelopmentCompiled from county economic-development pages and local source review.

Lifestyle profile

Walkability40
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Nightlife40
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Parks & playgrounds90
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Schools88
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Beach proximity60
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Boating55
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Golf80
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Nature & outdoors70
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Urban density40
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Arts & culture50
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Dining70
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Active-adult amenities80
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Remote work80
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Quiet75
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Affordability40
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Safety85
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Storm resilience45
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Job growth80
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review

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