How many renters in Estero, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.5% (±11.0 points) of renting households in Estero, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.5% (±11.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.9% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Estero
| Share of income spent on rent | Estero | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±5.4 points) | 6.3% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±5.7 points) | 7.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.1% (±9.9 points) | 13.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±4.5 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±5.1 points) | 9.9% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.9% (±9.7 points) | 50.1% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Estero against Lee County, its state and the nation
| Estero | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.5% (±11.0 points) | 60.0% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.9% (±9.7 points) | 50.1% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±5.8 points) | 35.1% (±1.2 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,706 (±$16,874) | $54,866 (±$2,613) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,920 (±$104) | $1,712 (±$17) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Estero, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lee County (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lee County, Estero ranks 20 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 554 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Estero
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estero | — | 53.5% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Three Oaks | 3.3 mi | 45.7% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 3.7 mi | 84.1% (±43.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Carlos Park | 3.7 mi | 44.6% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonita Springs | 5.0 mi | 60.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Myers Beach | 7.1 mi | 72.2% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Villas | 9.6 mi | 63.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cypress Lake | 10.0 mi | 51.0% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harlem Heights | 10 mi | 76.5% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 (tie) | Villas | 63.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 15 | Fort Myers | 62.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 16 | Bonita Springs | 60.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 17 | Pine Island Center | 60.1% (±35.7 points) |
| 18 | Lehigh Acres | 58.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 | North Fort Myers | 53.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 20 | Estero | 53.5% (±11.0 points) |
| 21 | Cypress Lake | 51.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 | Bokeelia | 49.2% (±38.0 points) |
| 23 | St. James City | 48.7% (±48.2 points) |
| 24 | Three Oaks | 45.7% (±16.8 points) |
| 25 | San Carlos Park | 44.6% (±14.7 points) |
| 26 | Burnt Store Marina | 42.7% (±60.3 points) |
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
Are renters in Estero rent-burdened?
53.5% of renting households in Estero pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Estero spend on rent?
The median renting household in Estero, FL spends 32.0% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Estero village, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Estero village, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Estero village, Florida (place:21150, in state:12).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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