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Wilton Manors.
About
Life in Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors is a community of 11,403 people in Florida. The median household income is $85,392, median rent runs about $1,871 per month, and median home values are around $589,200. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wilton Manors at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
55.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
20.8%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.8% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Wilton Manors: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wilton Manors, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (13.5%), and 12.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
6.5%
of residents
65 and Older
22.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
7.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
50.2%
of households
Married Couples
24.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.65
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 12% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Wilton Manors
In Wilton Manors, rent runs 12% above the FL average, and home values are 64% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,342
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $582,390 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Wilton Manors and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Broward County, which includes Wilton Manors, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Wilton Manors: Broward County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Broward County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Wilton Manors is less than 1% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Wilton Manors 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
Commute26.5 min avg
How Wilton Manors residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wilton Manors, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 6 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 22% above 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 Wilton Manors runs 22% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
488.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
3,469.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Wilton Manors 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 Wilton Manors, 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
Wilton Manors is less than 1% 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 Wilton Manors, 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
Wilton Manors is less than 1% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wilton Manors has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/73°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
70
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 60°F | 2.52" |
| Feb | 78°F | 61°F | 3.30" |
| Mar | 80°F | 64°F | 3.20" |
| Apr | 83°F | 68°F | 3.51" |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 6.32" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 7.99" |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 6.05" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 7.25" |
| Sep | 89°F | 77°F | 9.30" |
| Oct | 86°F | 74°F | 7.65" |
| Nov | 82°F | 68°F | 4.17" |
| Dec | 78°F | 63°F | 2.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wilton Manors
Uninsured
12.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wilton Manors's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 2.7 mi away · Oakland Park
Broward Health Imperial Point
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.8 mi away · Fort Lauderdale
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.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 45.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wilton Manors (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 23,757 students · in-state tuition $4,879 · 65% graduate · median earnings $61,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
2.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale
3.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 428 students · in-state tuition $26,093 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
9.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 373 students · in-state tuition $8,040 · 31% graduate · median earnings $37,713 (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: Biscayne National Park, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
46 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
60 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wilton Manors
Richard C. Sullivan Public Library
500 N.E. 26th Street, Wilton Manors
Cities Near Wilton Manors
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wilton Manors?
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Wilton Manors FAQ
Is Wilton Manors, Florida affordable?⌄
Wilton Manors's median rent is $1,871/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $85,392/year. Median home value is $589,200.
Is Wilton Manors, Florida safe?⌄
Wilton Manors's violent crime rate was 489 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3469 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wilton Manors, Florida?⌄
Broward County, which includes Wilton Manors, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wilton Manors, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Wilton Manors is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,871/month and median household income is $85,392/year. The median home value is $589,200. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wilton Manors, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Wilton Manors is 27 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