Wellington, FL

Census place 1275812 · pop 62,146

D54/ 100
😐 Meh
C
in FL
📍 Florida ranks #29 of 50 states →
🏆 Obesity24.9% · top 8%
🚽 Disaster100/100 · bottom 6%
💡 Did you know?

Billed as the "Winter Equestrian Capital of the World," hosting elite polo and show-jumping each season.

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Taxes
0.99% property · US 0.99%6.98% sales · US 7.00%None income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Natural disaster riskCounty-level100/1006

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

100/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Rent$3,153/mo6

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$3,153/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Commute time32 min10

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

32 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Population growth (5yr)-3.5%13

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-3.5% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Housing cost$599,40014

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$599,400 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Income inequality0.4534

U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities

Gini 0.45 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Uninsured adults11.4%35

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

11.4% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Property-tax burden0.99%49

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

0.99% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Air quality (AQI)County-level43 AQI51

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

43 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Violent crime rate130/100k65

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

130 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Poverty rate7.8%70

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

7.8% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Property crime rate798/100k71

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

798 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Physical inactivity20.6%75

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

20.6% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.1%75

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

3.1% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Homeownership75.8%79

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

75.8% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Bachelor's degree or higher49.7%81

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

49.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Adult smoking9.7%82

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

9.7% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Median household income$115,63285

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$115,632 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Poor mental health14.3%85

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

14.3% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level0 days85

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

0 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Broadband access96.2%88

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

96.2% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Adult obesity24.9%92

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

24.9% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Frequently asked

Is Wellington, FL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Wellington scores 54/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is adult obesity and its weakest is natural disaster risk. Florida overall ranks #29 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Wellington, FL?
Wellington reports 130 violent crimes per 100k and 798 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Wellington, FL expensive to live in?
Wellington has a median home value of $599,400 and typical rent around $3,153/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Wellington, FL?
Its weakest measured area is natural disaster risk (100/100) — 6/100, worse than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)
What is Wellington, FL best at?
Its strongest measured area is adult obesity (24.9%) — 92/100, better than most U.S. cities. Fun fact: Billed as the "Winter Equestrian Capital of the World," hosting elite polo and show-jumping each season.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.