Living in Wellington, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wellington · Census data 2020–2024
Wellington has 62,146 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $115,632 (55% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $599,400, the median rent is $2,562/month.
Wellington at a glance
- Population
- 62,146
- Median age
- 42.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $115,632State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $599,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,562/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Wellington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Wellington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wellington the median home value is $599,400, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,562 per month, which is 36.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,926 a month in housing costs.
Wellington median household income
The median household income in Wellington is $115,632 and the income per person is $57,019. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wellington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,497
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.84
Wellington demographics
- Population
- 62,146
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 21,859
- Foreign-born
- 24.9%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wellington ›
Education in Wellington
49.7% of adults 25 and older in Wellington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wellington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Wellington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 62,146 | $115,632 | $599,400 | $2,562 |
| Royal Palm Beach | 40,344 | $96,027 | $437,700 | $2,273 |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 3,462 | $111,699 | $583,200 | $1,263 |
| Westlake | 4,237 | $131,925 | $649,700 | — |
| Greenacres | 44,373 | $70,491 | $291,000 | $1,756 |
| Royal Palm Estates | 1,369 | $60,532 | $331,600 | $1,736 |
| The Acreage | 40,843 | $109,032 | $524,800 | $1,710 |
| Lake Belvedere Estates | 2,672 | $76,036 | $382,300 | $2,105 |
| Haverhill | 2,823 | $79,787 | $424,500 | $1,734 |
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What is the median household income in Wellington, FL?
The median household income in Wellington is $115,632, 55% higher 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 Wellington?
The median home value in Wellington is $599,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Wellington?
The median gross rent in Wellington is $2,562 per month, about 36.2% of household income.
Is Wellington, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Wellington?
The median age in Wellington is 42.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wellington?
The average commute to work in Wellington is 32 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellington?
The unemployment rate in Wellington is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wellington?
49.7% of adults in Wellington 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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