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Washington Park, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,896 Population 7,292/sq mi density
$51,563 Median Income $23,897 per capita
$244,800 Home Value $503,437 Zillow
$2,265 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
773 Violent Crime/100K 5,132 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,563 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$244,800 home value, $2,265/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
773 violent crimes/100K (103% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Washington Park, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,563
31% below
$23,897 per capita
Home Value
$244,800
13% below
Zillow: $503,437
Median Rent
$2,265/mo
95% above
12.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
773/100K
103% above
5,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
68.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Washington Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Washington Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
87%
Rent
195%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washington Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Washington Park residents earn a median household income of $51,563 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,897. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Washington Park is $244,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,437. Median rent is $2,265/month, with 12.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Washington Park reports 773 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,132/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Washington Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 68.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washington Park has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,896
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density7,292/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,563
Per Capita$23,897
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375

Housing

A
Home Value$244,800
Rent$2,265
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$503,437
Housing Units605
Rent Burden12.1%

Crime

F
Violent773/100K
Property5,132/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death7,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain68.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+68.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute17 min
Broadband63.9%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations105
Libraries43

Did You Know?

The median home in Washington Park was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.