Overview

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 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 11 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.

Demographics

People

Total Population12,534
Male Share of the Population67.2%
Female Share of the Population32.8%
Senior Citizens23.3%
Employed Population 16+7,104
Age of the Population52

Families

% of people married30.7%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher43.1%
Median Earnings25+$45,716
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$26,082
Median Earnings With High School Degree$36,013

Wealth

Median Family Income$84,625
% Above Poverty Level89.1%
% Below Poverty Level10.9%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time28 minutes
% Working from Home13.6%
% Walking and Biking to Work4.3%
% Using Public Transportation3.3%

Housing

People Living Alone52%
Median Gross Rent$1,326
Median House Value$319,100

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)19.5%
Irish15.6%
English9.3%
Italian8%
West Indian6.5%
Haitian4.9%
French Except Basque3.9%
Scottish2.3%
Polish1.8%
Canadian1.5%
Dutch1.1%
Arab1.1%
Russian1%
Norwegian1%
US Virgin Isl0.9%
Hungarian0.8%
Swedish0.7%
Jamaican0.5%
Greek0.5%
Belgian0.5%
Bulgarian0.4%
Brazilian0.4%
Portuguese0.4%
Austrian0.4%
Ukrainian0.4%
Egyptian0.4%
Czech0.4%
Finnish0.4%
Lebanese0.3%
Welsh0.2%
African0.2%
Basque0.2%
Romanian0.2%
Danishn0.1%
Trinidad Tobago0.1%
US/American0.1%
Latvian0.1%
Lithuanian0.1%
Swiss0.1%
Turkish0.1%
German0.1%
Syrian0.1%
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Wilton Manors Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyBroward County
Standard Zip Codes33334, 33306, 33305, 33311
Phone Area Codes954
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude26.18
Approximate Longitude-80.13

Wilton Manors Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationPOMPANO BEACH
Distance5.1 miles
Jan Temp58 to 77 F
Apr Temp66 to 83 F
Jul Temp75 to 92 F
Oct Temp71 to 87 F
Annual Precip57.2 inches
StationFORT LAUDERDALE
Distance5.6 miles
Jan Temp59 to 76 F
Apr Temp66 to 82 F
Jul Temp75 to 90 F
Oct Temp72 to 86 F
Annual Precip64.1 inches
StationHIALEAH
Distance24.3 miles
Jan Temp62 to 78 F
Apr Temp70 to 84 F
Jul Temp79 to 92 F
Oct Temp74 to 87 F
Annual Precip66 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Fort Lauderdale178,783$68,896
Lauderdale Lakes35,254$42,990
Lauderhill71,328$47,084
Oakland Park44,339$55,087
Pompano Beach108,855$56,280
Sea Ranch Lakes546$216,250

Wilton Manors Public Libraries

Richard C. Sullivan Public Library Of Wilton Manors
500 N.E. 26TH STREET
Wilton Manors, Florida
(954) 390-2195

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Wilton Manors Public Schools

Wilton Manors Elementary School
2401 Ne 3rd Ave
ZIP: 33305
(754) 322-8950
Primary
Total Enrollment 623
Pace Center For Girls, Inc.
2225 N Andrews Ave
ZIP: 33311
(754) 321-7550
Other
Total Enrollment 94
Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School
225 Nw 29th St
ZIP: 33311
(954) 390-0971
Middle
Total Enrollment 111
Somerset Village Academy
225 Nw 29th St
ZIP: 33311
(954) 390-0971
Primary
Total Enrollment 248

Wilton Manors Private Schools

Little Flower Montessori School
519 Ne 26th St
ZIP: 33305
Elementary
Total Enrollment 38
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