Wellington, Florida

Florida community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.8

D

out of 100

Overview

Wellington is a Florida city with a population of approximately 61,634, part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $658,872. Median household income is $105,848.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 61,634 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $658,872 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $105,848 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31.8 minutes
  • Part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

61,634

Source: Census ACS

$658,872

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$105,848

Source: Census ACS

31.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

19

Source: Walk Score

139 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Palm Beach County (county-level results)

50%
49%
Democrat 372,512
Republican 366,836
Leans D+0.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 31.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 44.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 37.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 19/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.8

Location

Wellington, FL (26.6550, -80.2375)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.