Weston is a larger medium-sized city located in the state of Florida. With a population of 67,677 people and 15 associated neighborhoods, Weston is the 46th largest community in Florida.
Weston home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Weston real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Weston has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Weston telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 20.77% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Weston is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Weston’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Weston, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.04 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
If knowledge is power, Weston is a pretty powerful place. 66.04% of the adults in Weston have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Weston in 2022 was $54,943, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $219,772 for a family of four.
Weston is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Weston home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Weston, accounting for 54.63% of the city’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Weston residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Weston include Italian, German, Irish, English, and Russian.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Weston's cultural character, accounting for 51.50% of the city’s population.
The most common language spoken in Weston is Spanish. Other important languages spoken here include English and Chinese.