Geography
This affluent community is located in southern Florida on the Atlantic Ocean.
Cultural Attractions
The Boca Raton Museum of Art, in Palm Beach County, attracts more than 200,000 visitors a year.
Recreation
Wellington has a strong community of horse riders who enjoy the Equestrian Preserve Area, the only of its kind in Florida.
Historical
Flying Cow Ranch, now Wellington, was once the largest strawberry patch in the United States.
Economy
Palm Beach County leads all counties east of the Mississippi River in agricultural sales; it is a national leader in sugarcane production and fresh sweet corn.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 45,815
- Population under 55:
- 76.8%
- Population over 55:
- 23.2%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Miami
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 91°F July High, 41°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $67,040
- Median home price:
- $225,000
- Average property tax:
- $394
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 11.5%
- High
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 5
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 9
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 22/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 47/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 25
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