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Is Weston a Good Place to Live? Weston, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Weston ranks #492 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #228 of 524 smaller cities and #14 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($139,825, #39 of 524) and low poverty (6.1%, #86 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,851/mo, #507 of 524) and high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524).
Weston by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Weston's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Weston: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Weston safe?
What is the cost of living in Weston?
Weston's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,851/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $719,191, 92% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Weston | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $719,191#1020 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $3,421/mo#1074 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $695,600#1145 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,851/mo#1281 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5x#842 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 24.5%#945 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Weston housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Weston is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Weston safe?
Weston Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Weston and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Weston?
The median household in Weston earns $139,825, 82% above the US figure of $76,827 and 2 times Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Weston | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $139,825#68 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 6.1%#187 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.2%#794 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Weston?
The median resident of Weston is 42.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 67.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #66 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Weston | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 42.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 67.6%#66 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 73% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Weston's schools and health?
Weston's 9 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 21.6 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil. 25.6% of adults are obese and 10.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Weston | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 21.6#1000 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $12,121#930 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 25.6%#164 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.2%#440 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 12.5%#31 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 13.2%#973 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 14,125 students are enrolled in Weston's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Weston?
The average commute in Weston is 29.6 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.1% of workers take transit and 27.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Weston scores 8.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #933 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 84°F and winters 69.7°F, with 62 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Weston | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 29.6 min#1081 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 10.2%#1065 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 60.8% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 27.3% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.5#933 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.9 | 59.4 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 78.9 | 61.5 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 81.3 | 64.1 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 84.5 | 68.3 | 3.2 |
| May | 87.3 | 72.7 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 90 | 75.9 | 8.7 |
| Jul | 91.7 | 77.1 | 6.8 |
| Aug | 91.8 | 77.5 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 89.8 | 76.5 | 8 |
| Oct | 86.8 | 73.4 | 7.7 |
| Nov | 82.2 | 67.1 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 78.6 | 62.9 | 2.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hollywood N Perry Airport.
| Measure | Weston | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 77.3°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 84°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 69.7°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 62 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hollywood N Perry Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Weston?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
| Measure | Weston | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.21%#967 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Broward County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Broward County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.086% | 90% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.004% | 70% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.002% | 67% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.095% | 65% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Weston compare with similar-size cities?
Weston is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #228 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 68,837.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston, FLPop. 68,837 | #492 | 58.2 | $139,825 | $2,851/mo | part year | 29.6 min |
| Bethesda, MDPop. 69,397 | #4 | 76.7 | $192,237 | $2,469/mo | no data | 27.7 min |
| Redondo Beach, CAPop. 69,291 | #365 | 60.7 | $150,245 | $2,691/mo | 239 | 27 min |
| Portland, MEPop. 68,854 | #131 | 67.1 | $79,540 | $1,577/mo | 245 | 19.4 min |
| Schenectady, NYPop. 68,847 | #907 | 51.6 | $58,399 | $1,145/mo | 705 | 22 min |
| Spring, TXPop. 68,580 | #1145 | 46.8 | $88,997 | $1,711/mo | no data | 33.8 min |
| Shawnee, KSPop. 68,542 | #153 | 66.0 | $109,940 | $1,322/mo | 228 | 22.3 min |
| Jackson, TNPop. 68,435 | #1215 | 44.4 | $53,032 | $1,145/mo | 727 | 18.2 min |
| Grand Junction, COPop. 68,142 | #730 | 54.5 | $70,080 | $1,142/mo | 536 | 15.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Weston compare with the rest of Florida?
Weston ranks #14 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 58.2 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 2 times the Florida median. Homes are 92% above the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Miramar, FLPop. 138,600 | #11 | 58.3 | $89,125 | $2,117/mo | 121 |
| Port St. Lucie, FLPop. 232,491 | #12 | 58.2 | $80,648 | $1,937/mo | 128 |
| Plantation, FLPop. 96,293 | #13 | 58.2 | $92,541 | $2,240/mo | 166 |
| Weston, FLPop. 68,837 | #14 | 58.2 | $139,825 | $2,851/mo | part year |
| Coral Springs, FLPop. 136,103 | #15 | 57.9 | $93,602 | $2,084/mo | 119 |
| Pembroke Pines, FLPop. 173,194 | #16 | 57.6 | $85,104 | $2,046/mo | 42 |
| Alafaya, FLPop. 92,449 | #17 | 57.0 | $100,950 | $1,999/mo | no data |
| Boynton Beach, FLPop. 81,435 | #18 | 57.0 | $70,074 | $2,041/mo | 176 |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Weston among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Weston's score calculated?
Weston scores 58.2 out of 100, #492 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Weston. Similar-size median 55.5.
82.0 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Weston. Similar-size median 58.9.
77.1 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Weston's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
44.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Weston's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
25.6 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Weston. Similar-size median 56.1.
89.8 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Weston. Similar-size median 42.4.
39.9 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Weston. Similar-size median 50.0.
56.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Weston's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
39.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
38.9 - SafetyNot scored
Weston's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Weston's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Weston has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Weston
Is Weston, FL a good place to live?
Weston ranks #492 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #228 of 524 smaller cities and #14 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($139,825, #39 of 524) and low poverty (6.1%, #86 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,851/mo, #507 of 524) and high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Weston?
Weston's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,851/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $719,191, 92% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Weston safe?
Weston Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Weston and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Weston?
The median household in Weston earns $139,825, 82% above the US figure of $76,827 and 2 times Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Weston?
Median rent in Weston is $2,851/mo (Census), #1281 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $3,421/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 24.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Weston?
Zillow's typical home value in Weston is $719,191, down 1.7% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $695,600.
How are the public schools in Weston?
Weston's 9 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 21.6 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Weston?
The average commute is 29.6 minutes, #1081 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 10.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Weston?
Weston averages 77.3°F over the year, 84°F in summer and 69.7°F in winter, with 62 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Weston walkable?
Weston scores 8.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #933 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Weston at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Weston?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Weston?
Weston has 68,837 residents. The median resident of Weston is 42.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 67.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #66 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Weston compare with the rest of Florida?
Weston ranks #14 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 58.2 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 2 times the Florida median. Homes are 92% above the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Weston?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Weston's population of 68,837 are Bethesda, MD (#4 overall), Redondo Beach, CA (#365 overall), Portland, ME (#131 overall), Schenectady, NY (#907 overall), and Spring, TX (#1145 overall). Weston is #492.