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Life in Weston
If you're considering Weston, you're looking at one of South Florida's wealthier suburbs with a solidly upper-middle-class feel and a median home value around $696,000. The job market is solid—unemployment sits at 3.8% and major corporations have substantial operations here, so commuting elsewhere isn't always necessary. That said, you'll still face the South Florida reality: a 30-minute average commute and car dependency.
Weston at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
54.1%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Population Growth
+2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics54.1% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Weston: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Weston, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (27.8%), and 54.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.2%
of residents
65 and Older
11.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.3%
of households
Married Couples
75.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.16
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 71% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Weston
In Weston, rent runs 71% above the FL average, and home values are 94% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,347
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $718,627 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Weston and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Weston 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 Weston 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
Commute29.6 min avg
How Weston residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Weston, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 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 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Weston runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
50.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
427.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Weston Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Weston, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
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
Broward County, county-wide
Weston is about 4% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Weston, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Weston is about 4% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Weston has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
67.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
105
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 59°F | 2.71" |
| Feb | 79°F | 62°F | 2.83" |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 2.68" |
| Apr | 85°F | 68°F | 3.18" |
| May | 87°F | 73°F | 5.18" |
| Jun | 90°F | 76°F | 8.72" |
| Jul | 92°F | 77°F | 6.82" |
| Aug | 92°F | 78°F | 8.49" |
| Sep | 90°F | 77°F | 7.98" |
| Oct | 87°F | 73°F | 7.65" |
| Nov | 82°F | 67°F | 3.56" |
| Dec | 79°F | 63°F | 2.18" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Weston
Weston has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Miramar
Memorial Hospital West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Pembroke Pines
Westside Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.1 mi away · Plantation
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.
Education22.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Weston
Weston's student/teacher ratio is 22.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 67.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Weston (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Miami Campus
8.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 813 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar
9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 791 students · 67% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 455 students · in-state tuition $23,680 · 80% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 314 students · in-state tuition $9,810 · 33% graduate
Private for-profit · 2-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $13,400 · 27% graduate
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, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Weston
Weston has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
43 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
44 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
58 mi awayPublic Libraries in Weston
Weston Branch
4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston
Cities Near Weston
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Weston?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Weston FAQ
Is Weston, Florida affordable?⌄
Weston's median rent is $2,851/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $139,825/year. Median home value is $695,600.
Is Weston, Florida safe?⌄
Weston's violent crime rate was 50 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 428 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Weston, Florida?⌄
Weston has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Weston, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Weston is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,851/month and median household income is $139,825/year. The median home value is $695,600. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Weston, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Weston is 30 minutes, which is about 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