The Town FilesWest Park, Florida
City in Broward County · population 15,130 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $340,600
- Household income
- $65,952
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 88
- Median age
- 37.6
West Park is a city of 15,130 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $340,600, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 95% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 92% of Florida towns, more walkable than 89% of Florida towns.
How West Park ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Park is worth $340,600, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $65,952, which is more affordable than 33% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,014 a month. 63.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $340,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,014 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $65,952 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 63.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in West Park
| People | West Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 39.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in West Park
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 59.0°F. About 68.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
88 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Park since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1965 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1984.
Severe weather in Broward County since 1996
Broward County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4709: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Broward County
Broward County had 864,520 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,492 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in West Park itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Towns near West Park
- Pembroke Park, FL0.7 mi · 6,260 people · home $105,300
- Ives Estates, FL1.1 mi · 25,005 people · home $294,700
- Ojus, FL1.8 mi · 19,673 people · home $337,500
- Hallandale Beach, FL2.5 mi · 41,217 people · home $279,100
- Aventura, FL3.2 mi · 40,242 people · home $451,100
- North Miami Beach, FL3.5 mi · 43,676 people · home $366,700
- Hollywood, FL3.8 mi · 153,067 people · home $410,600
- Miami Gardens, FL4.4 mi · 111,640 people · home $378,500
West Park questions
Is West Park, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Park scores better for retirees than 7% of Florida towns and quieter than 5%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in West Park?
The median owner-occupied home in West Park is valued at $340,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,952, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $2,014 a month.
What is the weather like in West Park?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 59.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does West Park get tornadoes?
88 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 1965. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)