Living in Wilton Manors, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilton Manors · Census data 2020–2024
Wilton Manors has 11,511 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $85,392 (15% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $589,200, the median rent is $1,871/month.
Wilton Manors at a glance
- Population
- 11,511
- Median age
- 55.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $85,392State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $589,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,871/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Wilton Manors a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Wilton Manors
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilton Manors the median home value is $589,200, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,871 per month, which is 36.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,683 a month in housing costs.
Wilton Manors median household income
The median household income in Wilton Manors is $85,392 and the income per person is $77,234. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wilton Manors: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,377
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.65
Wilton Manors demographics
- Population
- 11,511
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 6,654
- Foreign-born
- 20.8%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilton Manors ›
Education in Wilton Manors
45.2% of adults 25 and older in Wilton Manors have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilton Manors
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Wilton Manors vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Manors | 11,511 | $85,392 | $589,200 | $1,871 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 185,604 | $83,130 | $486,700 | $1,854 |
| Oakland Park | 44,682 | $72,708 | $385,000 | $1,804 |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 3,031 | $49,821 | $309,600 | $1,355 |
| Franklin Park | 1,688 | $38,333 | — | $1,233 |
| Washington Park | 2,402 | $61,200 | $317,500 | $2,082 |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 6,232 | $81,655 | $680,900 | $1,787 |
| Boulevard Gardens | 1,499 | $70,458 | $252,900 | — |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 466 | $216,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wilton Manors, FL?
The median household income in Wilton Manors is $85,392, 15% 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 Wilton Manors?
The median home value in Wilton Manors is $589,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Wilton Manors?
The median gross rent in Wilton Manors is $1,871 per month, about 36.2% of household income.
Is Wilton Manors, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wilton Manors?
The median age in Wilton Manors is 55.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wilton Manors?
The average commute to work in Wilton Manors is 27 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilton Manors?
The unemployment rate in Wilton Manors is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilton Manors?
45.2% of adults in Wilton Manors 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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