Living in Wellington, FL
Suburb in Florida
Wellington is a suburb in Florida, home to about 61,000 people, with 1.6 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Wellington a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Safe: violent crime is 0.3× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Family-friendly: playgrounds, family attractions and plenty of households with kids
- Easy flying: DJT is 11 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 1% property tax
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $563k, and rent is $2,920 a month
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Key facts
Living in Wellington: common questions
What is the cost of living in Wellington?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $563k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,920 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Wellington?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Wellington safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.3× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Wellington?
Wellington is warm all year: winter days average around 76°F and summer days around 89°F.
Does Wellington get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes and flooding: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.21 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Wellington?
The nearest major airport is DJT, about 11 mi away.
How Wellington scores
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