Estero, FL vs Santa Fe Springs, 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
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Estero leads in crime level (3.2 vs 24.8). Estero leads in median household income ($100,543 vs $81,500). Estero leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Estero, FL | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1071) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 37,908 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,121 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $100,543 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Estero has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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F
55 Score
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500
Pacific
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