Primary sources for Estero, FL
- Census Bureau profile of Estero, FL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Estero, FL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Estero, FL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Estero, FL
Electricity rates in Estero, Florida
Estero, FL ranks 3 of 139 Florida cities for the oldest residents (median age 65.4). Estero, Florida has 37,258 residents in 18,287 households; 89.1% heat with electricity.
Estero on the map
Lee County, with Estero marked
Who lives in Estero: income, cars, homes
In Estero, FL, 1,312 of 2,710 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 6,437 households moved in since 2018 and 928 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 2,381 residents of Estero, FL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 65.4. In Estero, FL, 475 households own no vehicle and 9,631 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Estero, FL, 2,716 of 18,287 households earn under $35,000, 3,999 $35,000-$75,000, 6,617 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,955 $150,000 or more. Of 13,259 workers in Estero, FL, 2,624 work from home, 9,408 drive alone, 0 ride transit and 142 walk. Estero, FL homes: 14,437 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,571 none or one, median 5.2 rooms.
Household income in Estero, FL
| Estero, FL | Value | Rank in Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Estero, FL, households under $35,000 | 14.9% | 118 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, households $150,000 or more | 27.1% | 22 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, residents below poverty | 6.4% | 128 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, median age | 65.4 | 3 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 53.6% | 80 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, households without a vehicle | 2.6% | 123 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, households with 2+ vehicles | 52.7% | 81 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, workers at home | 19.8% | 23 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, cost-burdened renters | 48.4% | 130 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, moved in since 2018 | 35.2% | 89 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, moved in before 2000 | 5.1% | 131 of 139 |
Facts about Estero
- Residents of Estero, FL, ACS 2023
- 37,258114 of 139 Florida cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Estero, FL
- $100,45917 of 139 of those cities
- Households in Estero, FL
- 18,2872.04 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Estero, FL
- 84.2%15,393 owners and 2,894 renter households
- Housing units in Estero, FL
- 26,9168,629 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Estero, FL
- 89.1%16,290 of 18,287 homes
- Land area of Estero, FL
- 24.4 sq mi1,528.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Estero, FL
- 1.8%at 1,104 kWh a month over the $100,459 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Estero, FL
- 35NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 93.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Estero, FL
- 20041,428 of 26,916 homes (5.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Estero, FL
- $430,500$1,917 gross rent a month, 5.34% of value a year
Housing and heating in Estero
Estero, FL: 1,428 of 26,916 homes were built before 1980 and 18,890 in 2000 or later. Estero, FL has 11,882 detached houses, 6,010 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 2,415 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Estero, FL
% of homes by decade built, Estero, FL
- 0pre-40
- 040s
- 050s
- 160s
- 470s
- 780s
- 1790s
- 5700s
- 1310s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Estero, FL
| Estero, FL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estero, FL, median year built | 2004 | 1995 | +9 years | 13 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, built before 1980 | 5.3% | 20.7% | -15.4 points | 128 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, built 2000 or later | 70.2% | 42.6% | +27.6 points | 8 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, detached houses | 44.1% | 54.8% | -10.7 points | 91 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 22.3% | 21.7% | +0.7 points | 78 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, mobile homes | 9.0% | 9.5% | -0.5 points | 15 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, renter households | 15.8% | 26.0% | -10.2 points | 133 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, median home value | $430,500 | $326,300 | +$104,200 | 28 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, median gross rent a month | $1,917 | $1,597 | +$320 | 30 of 139 |
| Estero, FL, people per household | 2.03 | 2.44 | -0.41 | 132 of 139 |
Outage risk around Estero
Estero, FL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 25 wind and 10 tornado, 93.9 per 100,000 residents of 37,258. Top gust near Estero, FL: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Estero, FL: $12.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Estero, FL
wind and tornado reports, Estero, FL
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| Estero, FL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estero, FL, 2015 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Estero, FL, 2016 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Estero, FL, 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Estero, FL, 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Estero, FL, 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Estero, FL, 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Estero, FL, 2022 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Estero, FL, 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Estero, FL, 2024 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Cost of living with electricity in Estero
Estero, FL: 18,287 households at $1,712 a year per home for electricity (Lee County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $31.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,763 a year per household.
| Group in Estero, FL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Estero, FL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estero, FL, all households | 18,287 | $1,712 | $31.3 million | 1.70% |
| Estero, FL, homeowners | 15,393 | $1,820 | $28.0 million | 1.81% |
| Estero, FL, renters | 2,894 | $1,417 | $4.1 million | 1.41% |
Who supplies Estero
Lee County lists 2 utilities for Estero, FL (37,258 residents): homes pay 13.54 to 13.71 cents per kWh, about $149 to $151 a month at 1,104 kWh, 1.8% of the $100,459 Estero median income. Lee County page.
Analyst note on Estero
Household income in Estero, FL is $100,459; 15,393 of its 18,287 households own. 16,290 of the 18,287 occupied homes in Estero, FL heat with electricity. Estero, FL counts 37,258 residents in 18,287 households, on 24.4 square miles.
Estero, FL has 26,916 housing units, 8,629 of them vacant or seasonal. Estero, FL ranks 7 of 139 Florida cities for the lowest share of renters (16%). Estero, FL ranks 10 of 139 Florida cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (48.4%).
Estero, FL ranks 13 of 139 Florida cities for the newest homes (median year built 2004).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Estero
Compare Estero with nearby cities
| City near Estero, FL | Distance from Estero | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estero, FL (this page) | 0 mi | 37,258 | $100,459 | 2004 | $430,500 | 35 | 19.8% |
| Bonita Springs, FL | 5.0 mi south | 54,830 (+17,572) | $90,486 (-$9,973) | 1997 (-7 yr) | $460,600 (+$30,100) | 36 (+1) | 17.4% (-2.4 pts) |
| Fort Myers, FL | 13.6 mi north | 91,730 (+54,472) | $62,160 (-$38,299) | 2001 (-3 yr) | $351,600 (-$78,900) | 49 (+14) | 12.9% (-6.9 pts) |
| Lehigh Acres, FL | 16.3 mi northeast | 127,391 (+90,133) | $62,330 (-$38,129) | 2002 (-2 yr) | $263,200 (-$167,300) | 28 (-7) | 9.8% (-10.0 pts) |
| Cape Coral, FL | 19.4 mi northwest | 206,387 (+169,129) | $76,062 (-$24,397) | 1999 (-5 yr) | $339,200 (-$91,300) | 36 (+1) | 13.1% (-6.7 pts) |
| North Fort Myers, FL | 20.4 mi north | 44,189 (+6,931) | $55,696 (-$44,763) | 1985 (-19 yr) | $137,700 (-$292,800) | 40 (+5) | 11.6% (-8.1 pts) |
ZIP codes in Estero
| ZIP area touching Estero, FL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Estero | Share of Estero's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 33928 (Estero, FL) | 41.7% | 71.4% |
| 34135 (Estero, FL) | 6.7% | 17.0% |
| 33967 (Estero, FL) | 16.2% | 5.1% |
| 34134 (Estero, FL) | 7.2% | 3.9% |
| 33908 (Estero, FL) | 1.8% | 2.5% |
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Questions on Estero
Estero: what is the electricity rate?
Estero, FL has no price of its own; its 37,258 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 1,104 kWh month costs $149 to $151.
Estero: how does it rank among Florida cities?
Estero, FL: rank 114 of 139 by its 37,258 residents, rank 17 of 139 by $100,459 median income.
Estero: how many homes heat with electricity?
Estero, FL: 16,290 of 18,287 occupied homes, 89.1%; Lee County 94.1%.
Estero: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,104 kWh a month, 1.8% of the $100,459 median income in Estero, FL.
Estero: damaging storms reported nearby?
35 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Estero, FL, 2015 to 2025, 93.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Estero?
Estero, FL: median home built 2004; 1,428 of 26,916 homes (5.3%) predate 1980, 11,882 are detached and 6,010 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Estero, FL renters struggle with rent?
1,312 of 2,710 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Estero, FL live below the poverty line?
2,381 residents.
How many Estero, FL households have no car?
475 households; 9,631 have two or more.