What are the schools like in Wellington, FL?

Wellington is served primarily by PALM BEACH. The district operates 132 elementary schools, 37 middle schools, and 50 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Wellington?

The median household income in Wellington, FL is $105,848 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Wellington, FL?

Wellington has an average high temperature of 74.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.3 inches.

Wellington, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wellington, FL affordable or expensive?

Wellington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wellington is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $492,300 and the median rent is $2,304 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wellington, FL?

Wellington has a violent crime rate of 129.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 794.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wellington, FL a Good Place to Live?

Wellington is a mid-sized city of 61,373 in Florida, with a median household income of $105,848 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Wellington stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Wellington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wellington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.8

Wellington's overall cost of living index is 111.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wellington costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wellington, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$492,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,304	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,848	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wellington's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.8 /100k

Property Crime

794.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wellington is served primarily by PALM BEACH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wellington, FL	National Avg
School District	PALM BEACH	—
Elementary Schools	132	—
Middle Schools	37	—
High Schools	50	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wellington sees average highs of 74.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 66.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Wellington, FL
Average High — January	74.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	66.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Wellington, FL	National Avg
Population	61,373	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.2%	18.9%
Asian	5.4%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Royal Palm Beach, FL 4 mi Loxahatchee Groves, FL 5 mi Westlake, FL 8 mi Greenacres, FL 8 mi Royal Palm Estates, FL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Wellington

Wellington, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

33414 33449

Wellington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellington, FL affordable or expensive?

Wellington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wellington roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $492,300 and median rent is $2,304/month.

What is the crime rate in Wellington, FL?

Wellington's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 794.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wellington?

Public schools in Wellington are operated by PALM BEACH. The district has 132 elementary, 37 middle, and 50 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 48.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wellington, FL a good place to live?

Wellington, FL has a population of 61,373, a median household income of $105,848, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wellington?

Wellington averages 74.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wellington?

Wellington, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 33414, 33449.

What is the population of Wellington?

The population of Wellington, Florida is 61,373 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wellington?

Key numbers for living in Wellington: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $492,300, median household income $105,848, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.