Living in Washington Park, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington Park · Census data 2020–2024
Washington Park has 2,402 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $61,200 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $317,500, the median rent is $2,082/month.
Washington Park at a glance
- Population
- 2,402
- Median age
- 34State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,200State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $317,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,082/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Washington Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Washington Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington Park the median home value is $317,500, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,082 per month, which is 48.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,778 a month in housing costs.
Washington Park median household income
The median household income in Washington Park is $61,200 and the income per person is $25,350. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Washington Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 676
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.85
Washington Park demographics
- Population
- 2,402
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 624
- Foreign-born
- 35.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington Park ›
Education in Washington Park
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Washington Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington Park
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Washington Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park | 2,402 | $61,200 | $317,500 | $2,082 |
| Boulevard Gardens | 1,499 | $70,458 | $252,900 | — |
| Franklin Park | 1,688 | $38,333 | — | $1,233 |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 3,031 | $49,821 | $309,600 | $1,355 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 185,604 | $83,130 | $486,700 | $1,854 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 36,404 | $50,006 | $214,100 | $1,663 |
| Broadview Park | 7,119 | $73,786 | $365,000 | $1,879 |
| Wilton Manors | 11,511 | $85,392 | $589,200 | $1,871 |
| Lauderhill | 74,896 | $51,165 | $272,900 | $1,684 |
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What is the median household income in Washington Park, FL?
The median household income in Washington Park is $61,200, 18% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Washington Park?
The median home value in Washington Park is $317,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Washington Park?
The median gross rent in Washington Park is $2,082 per month, about 48.3% of household income.
Is Washington Park, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Washington Park?
The median age in Washington Park is 34 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Washington Park?
The average commute to work in Washington Park is 18 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington Park?
The unemployment rate in Washington Park is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington Park?
17.7% of adults in Washington Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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