Cost of Living in Weston, FL

Population 67,952 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

212
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Weston run well above the national baseline, with a median of $644,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $140,501 place the city among the better-paid Florida metros.

Geographically, Weston sits roughly 7 miles northwest of Pembroke Pines. Median home values run roughly 56% higher than Pembroke Pines' $412,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 211
Rent 213

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Weston

The median home value in Weston is $644,100 — 111% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,794/month, 113% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $140,501/year is 88% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Weston has a cost of living index of 212 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 112% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$644,100
111% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$723,772
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,794/mo
113% above avg
Zillow Rent
$3,591/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 72.7%
Renter-occupied 27.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,794
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,408/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.8 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.9%
Carpooled
6.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
0.0%
Work from home
24.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$140,501
88% above avg
Per Capita Income
$59,746
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.6%
Graduate degree 31.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.1
Male median age 42.8
Female median age 41.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
43.3%
Good air days/yr
109
Max AQI recorded
288
PM2.5 days
72
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Weston, FL?

Weston has a cost index of 212 (100 = national average). It is 112% above the national average.

What is average rent in Weston, FL?

The median gross rent in Weston is $2,794 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Weston?

The median home value in Weston is $644,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Weston?

The median household income in Weston is $140,501 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Weston, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Weston is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Weston, FL affordable?

Weston is above average in cost of living, with an index of 212 — about 112% higher than the national average.

Weston at a Glance

Population
67,952
Median Income
$140,501
Home Value
$644,100
Median Rent
$2,794/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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