Estero, FL vs Laguna Niguel, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Estero
70.7
#1071 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in walk score (33 vs 13). Estero leads in cost of living index (127 vs 204). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $100,543).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Estero, FL | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1071) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 37,908 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,121 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $100,543 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | D+2.6 |
C-
70.7 Score
Estero, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,121
Population
37,908
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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