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Estero, Florida

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What It Is Like to Retire in Estero

Estero, Florida is a new and very small town that incorporated as a village in 2014 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+. The population was 36,939, during the 2020 census. 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. 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. For a list of profiles of over 900 cities and towns go to retirement community reviews, or for more information on taxes see what it is like to retire in Florida.

Where to Retire in Estero and Home Prices

The community is mostly for retirees and over 55s (average age is one of the highest in the country at 65). Most developments boast championship golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and outsized clubhouses inside their gated walls.  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. . The median home value according to Zillow, was $503,884 in mid-2023.

What Is Special about Estero

• 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


What Is Not Special about Estero

There is lot traffic in the summer. Over development is looming. There are also frequent hurricanes and no public transportation.

Who Will Like Retirement in Estero

Active adult retirees escaping the northern winters.

Local Economy Is Driven by

Banking and finance, real estate, construction

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, with the latest, Hurricane Ian causing damage in 2022.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Cultural opportunities are close to non-existent in Estero. But Ft. Myers and Naples have much to offer and are just a short drive away.

Crime

Crime in Estero is very low.

Medical facilities

Gulf Coast Hospital (Fort Myers), Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital (Naples), Southwest Florida Reg Med Center (Fort Myers)

Transportation

Southwest Florida International Ft. Myers (9 Miles). Estero is not considered to be a walkable community.

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