At a Glance
Median Income
$58,825
$29,528 per capita
Home Value
$324,000
Zillow: $418,249
Median Rent
$1,731/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
558/100K
2,820/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How West Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Park a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Park residents earn a median household income of $58,825 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,528. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Park is $324,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,249. Median rent is $1,731/month, with 38.2% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
West Park reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,820/100K. The murder rate is 19.7/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in West Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population15,076
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density6,853/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,825
Per Capita$29,528
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B+
Home Value$324,000
Rent$1,731
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$418,249
Housing Units4,955
Rent Burden38.2%
Crime
F
Violent558/100K
Property2,820/100K
Murder19.7/100K
Assault367/100K
Burglary387/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
West Park was founded in 2005.
The median home in West Park was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.
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