Wellington, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 45,891 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
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.
| Population [details] | 45,891 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 328.22 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 39.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 64.44 °F/41.74 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91.83 °F/70.67 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 54.86 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 43 |
| Cost of living [details] | 100.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (263.14 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL (10.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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