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| What Estero is like for active adults |
Estero, Florida is a new and very small town that has just emerged on Route 41 between Ft. Myers to the north and Naples to the South. It is destined to be a popular retirement community for active adults 55+. There is very little infrastructure and no downtown area, although a massive building campaign is underway to support the many upscale developments that are being built in this area. Coconut Point is a massive upscale shopping area that attracts shoppers from afar. Koreshan, a lost utopian community, was built here early in the 1900’s.
The community is mostly for retirees and over 55s (average age is one of the highest in the country - 62). Most developments boast championship golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and outsized clubhouses inside their gated walls. Located in the southern part of Florida’s Gulf Coast, there is easy access to the extensive bays and waterways so it is also a boater’s or fishermen’s paradise.Estero was hit by hurricanes in 2004, although the aftermath has been repaired by now.
There are many developments to choose from with a wide range of costs and types of facilities, including 55+ and active adult communities. One of the nicest is Pelican Sound, which has several golf courses and access to the Gulf from its own launching ramp. It is right across the street from Coconut Point.
A search in early 2009 on Zillow.com found 954 homes for sale with a median price of $274,000. City-Data says the selling prices are about $25,000 less than that.
For a list of profiles of over 400 cities and towns go to retirement community reviews, or for more information on taxes and what it is like to retire in Florida. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Water everywhere for fishing, boating, swimming • Koreshan - the Utopian Community is definitely worth a visit • Wide range of upscale housing opportunities for seniors • Warm winters • Resort like feeling • Easy access to Ft. Myers Airport |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • There is lot traffic in the summer
• Over development is coming
• Frequent hurricanes
• No public transportation |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Active adult retirees escaping the northern winters. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Banking and finance, real estate, construction |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Estero is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in very southern Florida, just above Naples and below Ft. Myers. The land is flat and many bays present an ample coastline. The climate is sub-tropical and prone to hurricanes |
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| Cultural environment |
| Cultural opportunities are close to non-existent in Estero. But Ft. Myers and Naples have much to offer a short drive away. |
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| Medical facilities |
| • Gulf Coast Hospital (Fort Myers)
• Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital (Naples)
• Southwest Florida Reg Med Center (Fort Myers) |
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| Transportation |
| Southwest Florida International Ft. Myers (9 Miles) |
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Facts about ESTERO
- State: FL
- Environment: Suburban,Coastal,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: jb
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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