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Living in
Wellington.
About
Life in Wellington
If you're considering Wellington, understand that you're looking at a well-established, affluent suburban community built around equestrian culture—think polo fields and show jumping rather than typical strip malls. That said, housing costs reflect this stability; expect to pay around $599,000 for a median home and $2,562 for rent, which is substantial. The real trade-off here is weather and location: summers are intensely hot and humid with serious hurricane risk, while winters are genuinely pleasant.
Wellington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
24.9%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.9% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Wellington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wellington, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (10.8%), and 23.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.3%
of households
Married Couples
63.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.84
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 54% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Wellington
In Wellington, rent runs 54% above the FL average, and home values are 67% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,914
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $661,404 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Wellington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Wellington is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Wellington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute32.1 min avg
How Wellington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wellington, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wellington runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
89.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
742.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wellington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Palm Beach County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Palm Beach County, which includes Wellington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Drought | $78,500 |
| 2024 | 23 | Hail | $81.4M |
| 2023 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Funnel Cloud | $418,500 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2020 | 51 | Flood | $39,000 |
| 2019 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Palm Beach County, county-wide
Wellington is about 4% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Palm Beach County, which includes Wellington, is typically good — 279 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
279
per year
Moderate Days
86
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Palm Beach County, county-wide
Wellington is about 4% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 58°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wellington has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 58°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/69°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/58°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
66.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
66
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 56°F | 3.34" |
| Feb | 77°F | 58°F | 2.81" |
| Mar | 79°F | 61°F | 3.03" |
| Apr | 83°F | 64°F | 3.07" |
| May | 86°F | 68°F | 4.97" |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 9.73" |
| Jul | 90°F | 74°F | 6.69" |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 8.28" |
| Sep | 89°F | 74°F | 8.60" |
| Oct | 86°F | 70°F | 6.36" |
| Nov | 80°F | 64°F | 3.69" |
| Dec | 77°F | 60°F | 3.06" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wellington
Wellington has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Wellington Regional Medical Center · 10101 Forest Hill Blvd
- Emergency department: ER at Westlake · 16750 Persimmon Blvd, Westlake
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Loxahatchee
HCA Florida Jfk Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Atlantis
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-south
Psychiatric · 13.8 mi away · Boynton Beach
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wellington
Wellington's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wellington (within 15 miles)
Palm Beach Atlantic University
14 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,603 students · in-state tuition $42,250 · 56% graduate · median earnings $55,772 (10 yrs after entry)
South University-West Palm Beach
5.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 39% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Cypress National Preserve, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wellington
Wellington has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
69 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
80 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wellington
Wellington Branch Library
1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington
Cities Near Wellington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wellington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wellington FAQ
Is Wellington, Florida affordable?⌄
Wellington's median rent is $2,562/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $115,632/year. Median home value is $599,400.
Is Wellington, Florida safe?⌄
Wellington's violent crime rate was 90 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 743 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wellington, Florida?⌄
Wellington has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wellington, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Wellington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,562/month and median household income is $115,632/year. The median home value is $599,400. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wellington, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Wellington is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from