How long is the commute from Estero, FL?
Workers who live in Estero, FL take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
23.2% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Estero get to work
| Means of transportation | Estero | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.5% (±4.0 points) | 70.8% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±1.8 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.2 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.2% (±3.5 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Estero, the average commute is lower than in Lee County (29.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Estero, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Lee County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Estero ranks 17 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 517 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Estero
| Vehicles available | Estero | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±0.9 points) | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.1% (±3.6 points) | 41.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% (±3.5 points) | 38.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.7% (±1.5 points) | 14.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Estero, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lee County (5.0%).
It is also lower than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Estero
| Estero | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.2% (±3.5 points) | 15.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.8 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±1.2 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Estero, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lee County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Estero
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estero | — | 26.0 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Three Oaks | 3.3 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 3.7 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| San Carlos Park | 3.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bonita Springs | 5.0 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Myers Beach | 7.1 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Villas | 9.6 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cypress Lake | 10.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harlem Heights | 10 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Florida Gulf Coast University, FL (16.6 minutes), Fort Myers Beach, FL (20.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Suncoast Estates | 29.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Tice | 28.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 13 | North Fort Myers | 28.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | San Carlos Park | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 15 | Palmona Park | 27.5 minutes (±10.4) |
| 16 | Bokeelia | 27.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 17 | Estero | 26.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Three Oaks | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Iona | 25.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 20 | Burnt Store Marina | 25.4 minutes (±9.5) |
| 21 | Fort Myers | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 22 | Whiskey Creek | 24.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 23 | Cypress Lake | 24.8 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Lee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Estero
How long is the average commute in Estero?
Workers who live in Estero, FL take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Estero without a car?
2.4% of households in Estero have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Estero?
23.2% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Estero worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Estero village, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Estero village, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Estero village, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Estero village, Florida (place:21150, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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