Estero, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Estero | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,703 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1288.0 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.20% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 63.4 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,257 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Estero grew by 88.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 33,747 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Estero has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Estero | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,397 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.60% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Estero is about 40% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Estero | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $298,778 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,912 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.5% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Estero is about 13.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,912 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Estero spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 211 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Estero | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.4 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.7 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 211 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,550 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 32,240 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,301 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Estero is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Estero has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Estero | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.4% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Estero has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Estero | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Estero, Florida.
What is the population of Estero, Florida?
The population of Estero, Florida is 32,703, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Estero, Florida?
The population density of Estero, Florida is 1288.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Estero, Florida?
The median household income in Estero, Florida is $100,397, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Estero, Florida?
The median home price in Estero, Florida is $298,778, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Estero, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Estero, Florida is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.