What are the schools like in Esto, FL?

School district data for Esto is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Esto?

The median household income in Esto, FL is $45,469 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Esto, FL?

Esto has an average high temperature of 62.4°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Esto, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Esto, FL affordable or expensive?

Esto's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Esto is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,000 and the median rent is $733 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Esto, FL?

Crime rate data for Esto is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Esto, FL a Good Place to Live?

Esto is a small town of 336 in Florida, with a median household income of $45,469 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Esto stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Esto is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Esto city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.2

Esto's overall cost of living index is 92.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Esto costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Esto, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$733	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,469	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Esto is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Esto, FL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Esto sees average highs of 62.4°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 62.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Esto, FL
Average High — January	62.4°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	62.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Esto, FL	National Avg
Population	336	—
Median Age	46.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Noma, FL 1 mi Black, AL 6 mi Graceville, FL 8 mi Hartford, AL 9 mi Slocomb, AL 9 mi

Esto vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esto, FL affordable or expensive?

Esto's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Esto roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,000 and median rent is $733/month.

What is the crime rate in Esto, FL?

Crime data for Esto is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Esto?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Esto, FL a good place to live?

Esto, FL has a population of 336, a median household income of $45,469, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Esto?

Esto averages 62.4°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Esto?

The population of Esto, Florida is 336 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Esto?

Key numbers for living in Esto: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $85,000, median household income $45,469. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Esto side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.