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Wilton Manors, Florida

Introduction to Wilton Manors, Florida

Wilton Manors, Florida, in Broward county, is 2 miles N of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (center to center) and 26 miles N of Miami, Florida. The people of the city are in the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Wilton Manors has a population of 12,697.

Wilton Manors History

Wilton Manors was originally inhabited by Seminole Indians. It was incorporated in 1947.The city stands out as an excellent example of far sighted planning. Its original developers designed it with the vision of a desirable future in mind, which has contributed significantly to the rapid development of this beautiful city.

Wilton Manors and nearby Attractions

  • Colohatchee Park
  • Wilton Drive
  • Hagen Park

Things To Do In Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors has eleven parks located along the river front. These parks give fulsome opportunities to people for enjoying a variety of activities, like picnicking and different kinds of sports. The Colohatchee Park is a nature preserve which helps visitors get an idea about how the riverfront looked hundreds of years back. The civic department of the city organizes various community activities for all age groups.

Wilton Manors Transportation

The city is convieniently located near the the Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood International Arpt.

Wilton Manors Higher Education

Keiser College is based on nearby Fort Lauderdale.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Wilton Manors Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Wilton Manors Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Wilton Manors Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wilton Manors, FL

Comparing Wilton Manors 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity108
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old14
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built52
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime36

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