The Town FilesWeston, Florida
City in Broward County · population 68,107 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $695,600
- Household income
- $139,825
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 42.3
Weston is a city of 68,107 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $695,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Florida towns, more upscale than 97% of Florida towns, better for families than 94% of Florida towns.
How Weston 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 Weston is worth $695,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $139,825, which is more affordable than 38% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,851 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Weston | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $695,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,851 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $139,825 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Weston
| People | Weston | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 54.1% | — |
| Work from home | 27.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in Weston
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 59.4°F. About 62.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weston since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 18, 2011 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 12, 2011.
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 Weston itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Weston
10 public schools with 15,186 students, about 22.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYPRESS BAY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 4,632 | 24.5 |
| FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 2,199 | 24.4 |
| TEQUESTA TRACE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,421 | 24.1 |
| EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,232 | 19.9 |
| GATOR RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,192 | 19.2 |
| IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WESTON (charter) | K-8 | 1,061 | 62.4 |
| MANATEE BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 1,043 | 19.0 |
| EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 884 | 17.7 |
| COUNTRY ISLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 816 | 16.3 |
| INDIAN TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 706 | 18.6 |
Towns near Weston
- Southwest Ranches, FL3.9 mi · 7,607 people · home $906,500
- Pembroke Pines, FL7.1 mi · 171,178 people · home $439,500
- Davie, FL7.5 mi · 105,691 people · home $462,900
- Cooper City, FL8.1 mi · 34,401 people · home $620,900
- Plantation, FL8.9 mi · 91,750 people · home $483,500
- Miramar, FL9.7 mi · 134,721 people · home $462,700
- Sunrise, FL10.0 mi · 97,335 people · home $354,500
- Tamarac, FL11.5 mi · 71,897 people · home $288,600
Weston questions
Is Weston, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Weston scores better for retirees than 50% of Florida towns and quieter than 8%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Weston?
The median owner-occupied home in Weston is valued at $695,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $139,825, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $2,851 a month.
What is the weather like in Weston?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 59.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Weston get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 18, 2011. 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)