At a Glance
Median Income
$110,294
$53,964 per capita
Home Value
$557,100
Zillow: $644,046
Median Rent
$2,445/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
1,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Wellington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellington residents earn a median household income of $110,294 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,964. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellington is $557,100 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $644,046. Median rent is $2,445/month, with 34.5% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Wellington reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,186/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellington has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population61,497
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,364/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,294
Per Capita$53,964
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B+
Home Value$557,100
Rent$2,445
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$644,046
Housing Units23,678
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property1,186/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary89/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Wellington was founded in 1972.
The median home in Wellington was built in 1995.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.
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