At a Glance
Median Income
$96,250
$63,811 per capita
Home Value
$328,500
Zillow: $131,133
Median Rent
$2,000/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.0%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellington residents earn a median household income of $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,811. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellington is $328,500 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,133. Median rent is $2,000/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
65.0% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellington has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population436
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density4,844/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$63,811
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$328,500
Rent$2,000
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$131,133
Housing Units230
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation500 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.0%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+31.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellington was built in 1945.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.