Neil Hirsch, 2005
Wellington’s story
54 years in pictures
Census counts: 4,622 in 1980, 61,637 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1946 on.
- 1972Wellington is settled
WellingtonFL
Trash day: look up yours1 bordering townMap →
Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
62,662
2025 Census estimate · +1.7% since 2020
Typical home
$661K
+2.8% in a year
Household income
$116K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
17,145
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#135 of 634 in FL
Is Wellington a good place to live?
Homes are expensive, about $661K for a typical one and 8.6 times the Miami metro’s $77K median household income. Overall it grades B−, 135th among Florida's 634 graded towns. It is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns and it has 90 miles of trail. Its weakest subject is hazard risk: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 76% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. Wellington’s median rent is $2,562 a month, above both the Florida town median ($1,647 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Only 29 of Florida’s 779 towns score lower on history. The biggest place to walk is Wellington Village Park, 112 acres with 2.4 miles of trail.
What makes Wellington stand out
Where Wellington beats most towns.
Get outside
90 miles of trails in Wellington
24.8% of the town is conserved land, across 17 parks and preserves.
1
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge28.8 mi of trails · 6,409 acres
2
Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat (Section 24)7 mi of trails · 352 acres
DirectionsTrails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Wellington grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Wellington is from typical.
Cost of livingD−Open →HealthHCA Florida Palms West Hospital 2.5 miles awayAOpen →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listC−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →SafetyBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.3 of 20; 3.3% of households have no car; 0.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors25% conserved landA−Open →History2 notable people born hereD−Open →Civic life3.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 92° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market84 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 42.3; 50% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 52 attractions →Lake Okeechobee and 34 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wellington. Close and well known come first.
Big draw39 mi LakeLake Okeechobee
34 mi Stadium & arenaAmerant Bank Arena
32 mi Stadium & arenaChase Stadium6 mi Zoo & aquariumLion Country Safari
15 mi MuseumFlagler Museum
22 mi Stadium & arenaFAU StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lake Okeechobee: NASA, Public domain · Amerant Bank Arena: Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chase Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Flagler Museum: Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, CC BY-SA 2.0 · FAU Stadium: Jerseydem, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wellington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wellington, and how to reach them.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWellington WTP water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePalm Beach Supervisor of ElectionsPalm Beach County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2024
ZIP codes33414, 33449, 3341133414 90% · 33449 8% · 33411 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wellington.
Wellington fares better on crime within Florida than nationally and has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of Florida.
OutdoorsA−
24.8% of Wellington is conserved land
The trail density in Wellington is 2.0 miles per square mile.
#23for trails in FL
24.8%
conserved · 7,221 of 29,058 acres
90 mi
of trails · 2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge | 28.8 mi | 6,409 |
| 2. Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat (Section 24) | 7 mi | 352 |
| 3. Wellington Village Park | 2.4 mi | 112 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Wellington’s schools rank ahead of 68% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Palm Beach school district. Three of its 17 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
68%of FL districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binks Forest Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 1,246 | A+ |
| Palm Beach Central High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,760 | B− |
| Equestrian Trails ElementaryTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 834 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade D−
Wellington’s grade for cost of living is a D−
At 8.6 years of the Miami metro’s $77K median household income, the typical home (about $661K) costs more against local pay than in 91% of Florida towns; that ratio is one input to its D− for cost of living. The median property tax bill is $5,914, against $2,730 across Florida, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The typical Wellington home is worth about $661,000, up 2.8% in a year, 76% above the Florida typical home. 61% of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent in Wellington.
$661KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wellington$661K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
84
days on market
95.5%
sale-to-list price
+2.8%
value change, 1 year
88
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthA
Wellington’s grade for health is an A
Its widest gap with Florida is tooth loss: 8.1% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 12.7% statewide.
25% of Wellington adults have obesity. Wellington beats the Florida average on 17 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 16% of Wellington adults have been diagnosed with depression.
89%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Wellington | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 32% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 37% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Florida
17 better14 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Wellington | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.1% | 12.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 16.8% |
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
2.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
92nd
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Wellington has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Wellington for work: only 13% work in town. Wellington’s median household income is $116,000. Jobs based in Wellington grew to 17,145 in 2023, 3,492 more than in 2013.
13%work in town
| Wellington | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 20% | 14% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Wellington13%
West Palm Beach11%
Palm Springs6%
Boca Raton4%
Palm Beach Gardens3%
14 mi
median commute distance
17,145
jobs based in Wellington
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 48% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Wellington faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Since 2001, 24 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Wellington.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
24
paid flood claims since 2001
13
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Wellington, expect mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 55°, milder than in 99% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.3°. The Loxahatchee Nwr weather station, 11 miles away, records that about 66 days a year reach 90°: more than most of the country, but fewer than 87% of Florida places with climate records.
Wellington has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
| Wellington | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 55°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter57–77°
Spring64–84°
Summer73–91°
Fall68–86°
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyB
Crime per resident in Wellington is lower than in 63% of U.S. towns
At 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 80% of Florida’s graded towns. Reported crimes fell from 757 to 529 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
63%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wellington0.9
Florida2.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Wellington7.4
Florida10.8
U.S.15.5
63rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
80th
percentile among FL towns
57
violent crimes reported in 2025
472
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wellington
20pages on Wellington
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 68% of FL districts · 17 schoolsSafetyB0.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than FL on 17 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$661K typical home · up 2.8% in a yearWork & commuteB+$116K median household income · 17,145 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 76% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Wellington
South University-West Palm BeachUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Royal Palm Beach5.1 mi$18,145 tuitionAcademy for Nursing and Health OccupationsCommunity college · Private nonprofit · West Palm Beach9.8 miPalm Beach State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lake Worth11.4 mi$3,050 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Wellington residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
A commuter town
87% of working residents leave Wellington for work
Where Wellington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
17,145jobs based in Wellington
13%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wellington
Village in Florida, United States
Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County and 66 mi (106 km) north of Miami. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area and the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 61,637 according to the U.S. Census Bureau, making it the most populous village in the state.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1972
- Area
- 46 sq mi
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- ZIP code
- 33414
- Area code
- 561
Wellington’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Wellington.
Royal Palm BeachWellington
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | #135 | B− | D− | B | B+ | A |
| Royal Palm Beach | #138 | B− | D | B− | B+ | A− |
Questions about Wellington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wellington, FL a good place to live?
Wellington grades B− overall, better than 54% of U.S. towns and #135 of 634 in Florida. It grades A for health, B for safety and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
What is Wellington, FL known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Anthony Maldonado and Ahmmon Richards.