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Crime in Wellington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wellington. Key points include:
There were 570 total crimes in Wellington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellington is 924.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellington is 129.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellington is 794.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wellington is -56.37% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wellington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wellington / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 570 | 924.5 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 80 | 129.8 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 11.4 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 | 89.2 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 490 | 794.8 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 35 | 56.8 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 393 | 637.4 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 62 | 100.6 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wellington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wellington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wellington is 141 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wellington is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wellington is $648,906.
The median income in Wellington is $115,632.
Wellington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wellington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wellington | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 219 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wellington, FL Weather
The average high in Wellington is 83.8° and the average low is 65.3°.
There are 89.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wellington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 65.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 89.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wellington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wellington
The current population in Wellington is 62,146. The population has increased 15.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62,146 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 61,497 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 61,373 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 61,445 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 64,990 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 64,396 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 63,681 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 62,796 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 61,371 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 60,155 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 59,022 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 57,713 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 56,391 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 54,972 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 53,751 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wellington
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Wellington is:
50.8% White with 31,559 White residents.
12.1% African American with 7,507 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
4.4% Asian with 2,720 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 575 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 2,072 Two Or More residents.
28.5% Hispanic with 17,704 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wellington | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.8% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.1% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 28.5% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wellington
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Wellington is 52.1% female with 32,347 female residents.
Wellington is 47.9% male with 29,798 male residents.
| Gender | Wellington | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wellington for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Wellington completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Wellington completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Wellington completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Wellington completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Wellington completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Wellington completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Wellington completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Wellington completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Wellington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wellington | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wellington, Florida
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3.0% of households in Wellington earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Wellington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in Wellington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Wellington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.2% of households in Wellington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.0% of households in Wellington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Wellington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Wellington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.6% of households in Wellington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.5% of households in Wellington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wellington | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.6% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.5% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
