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Wellington, FL


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Wellington, Florida

Wellington, Florida, in Palm Beach county, is 12 miles W of West Palm Beach, Florida (center to center) and 61 miles N of Miami, Florida. The village is part of the West Palm Beach - Boca Raton metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 38,216 people people live in Wellington.

The People and Families of Wellington

In Wellington, about 68% of adults are married. Homes in Wellington tend to contain married couples. The village has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wellington had a median family income of $77,078. Overall, families in Wellington are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. Wellington does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Wellington are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($108,925) in Wellington than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Wellington Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wellington, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. The average property tax bill in Wellington is higher than that of most other communities in Florida.

Commuting

In Wellington, 91% of commuters drive to work. The village is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great village for public transportation.

High Points

Wellington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Wellington Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Wellington Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wellington People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Wellington College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wellington, FL

Comparing Wellington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population74
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women57
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use25
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime56

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