Median Income
$69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$400
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.5%
275% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.8%
3% higher than US avg
How Wellington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,292
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$38,200
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty12.8%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,455
Rent Burden5.5%
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+1.7%
Is Wellington a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wellington receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wellington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wellington is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wellington is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school.
Wellington has a population of 3,292 with a density of 46 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Wellington vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 18.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Spanish | 77.7% |
| 480% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.3% |
Social Characteristics
Wellington vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Wellington is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income: Wellington vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,500 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.5% |
| 275% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
The median home value in Wellington is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $160,000 |
| 43% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 5.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,455 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Wellington vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Wellington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 71.4 sq mi (184.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |