Living in West Park, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Park · Census data 2020–2024
West Park has 15,249 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $65,952 (12% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $340,600, the median rent is $2,014/month.
West Park at a glance
- Population
- 15,249
- Median age
- 37.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $65,952State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $340,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,014/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is West Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in West Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Park the median home value is $340,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,014 per month, which is 42.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,962 a month in housing costs.
West Park median household income
The median household income in West Park is $65,952 and the income per person is $25,105. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,944
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.38
West Park demographics
- Population
- 15,249
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 4,490
- Foreign-born
- 39.7%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Park ›
Education in West Park
14% of adults 25 and older in West Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Park
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
West Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | 15,249 | $65,952 | $340,600 | $2,014 |
| Pembroke Park | 6,360 | $52,928 | $105,300 | $1,556 |
| Ives Estates | 28,506 | $72,239 | $294,700 | $2,110 |
| Ojus | 19,198 | $68,644 | $337,500 | $1,810 |
| Hallandale Beach | 41,854 | $52,340 | $279,100 | $1,653 |
| Aventura | 39,885 | $89,274 | $451,100 | $2,513 |
| North Miami Beach | 43,898 | $63,280 | $366,700 | $1,750 |
| Hollywood | 155,082 | $67,203 | $410,600 | $1,653 |
| Golden Beach | 691 | $236,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Park, FL?
The median household income in West Park is $65,952, 12% 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 West Park?
The median home value in West Park is $340,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West Park?
The median gross rent in West Park is $2,014 per month, about 42.8% of household income.
Is West Park, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in West Park?
The median age in West Park is 37.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West Park?
The average commute to work in West Park is 33 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Park?
The unemployment rate in West Park is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Park?
14% of adults in West 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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