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Estero, Florida houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Estero, FL (Lee County) — Census median home value $430,500, county listing prices down about 6.6% over the past year. Market data for Estero houses and the broader area.
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Estero, FL is in Lee County, Florida — this guide covers houses in Estero and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 37,258, with a median household income of $100,459. Census data puts Estero houses at a median value of $430,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Lee County's current median listing price runs $396,850, down about 6.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Estero housing market
Estero is in Lee County, Florida. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Estero and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$430,500
Population (Census ACS)
37,258
Median household income
$100,459
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Estero market snapshot
Population
37,258
County
Lee County
Median Household Income
$100,459
Median Home Value (city)
$430,500
Median Listing Price (Lee County)
$396,850
Median Gross Rent
$1,917/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-6.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Estero's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $430,500. Separately, Lee County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $396,850. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lee County's FHFA house price index shows a -6.68% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Estero has an estimated population of 37,258 and a median household income of $100,459, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Estero's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Lee County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Estero.
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Nearby communities include Three Oaks, Florida Gulf Coast University, San Carlos Park, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers Beach, Villas, Cypress Lake, Harlem Heights, Gateway, Page Park, Pine Manor, Whiskey Creek, McGregor, Iona, Punta Rassa, Fort Myers.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Naples Park (~11.3 mi), Pelican Marsh (~11.9 mi), Heritage Bay (~12.9 mi), Pelican Bay (~13.2 mi), Island Walk (~13.2 mi), Pine Ridge (~13.5 mi), Vineyards (~14.2 mi), Orangetree (~16.6 mi), Golden Gate (~17.7 mi), Berkshire Lakes (~18.8 mi), Naples (~19.0 mi), Lely (~22.6 mi), Immokalee (~23.4 mi), Ave Maria (~23.4 mi), Lely Resort (~23.5 mi), Naples Manor (~23.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Estero data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
37,258
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$430,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$100,459
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,917
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-6.68%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$396,850
Census place type
village
County
Lee County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
24.37 sq mi
Census GEOID
1221150
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Estero
Schools
LEE — 122 schools, 99,354 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lee addresses may be served by LEE, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Estero FAQ
What are houses worth in Estero, FL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Estero at $430,500. Lee County's current median listing price runs $396,850, down about 6.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Estero, FL?
For owner-occupied houses in Estero, Census ACS data shows a median value of $430,500. Active listing prices in Lee County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Estero, FL?
Estero houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lee County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Estero, FL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Estero's population at approximately 37,258.
What's the median rent in Estero, FL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Estero at approximately $1,917 per month.
What is the median household income in Estero, FL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Estero at approximately $100,459.
Is the Estero housing market growing?
Lee County's FHFA house price index shows a -6.68% annual change in 2025.
Is Estero, FL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Estero's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Estero, FL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest LEE for many Estero addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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