What is the median household income in West Park, FL?
The median household income in West Park, FL is $65,952 (±$8,476) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $2,014 a month would take about $80,600 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In West Park, the median household income went from $46,765 in 2015–2019 to $65,952 in 2020–2024 (+41.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $65,952 (±$8,476)
- Median renter income
- $46,790 (±$4,030)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $80,600
Income in West Park against Broward County, its state and the nation
| West Park | Broward County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,952 (±$8,476) | $77,633 (±$979) | $74,568 (±$284) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $46,790 (±$4,030) | $57,896 (±$1,306) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,913 (±$16,163) | $92,925 (±$1,392) | $88,144 (±$469) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $2,014 (±$436) | $1,907 (±$16) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Park, median household income is lower than in Broward County ($77,633).
It is also lower than in Florida ($74,568).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Broward County, West Park ranks 23 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 504 of 846.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in West Park
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $2,014 a month ($24,168 a year) needs an income of about $80,600 a year.
The median renting household in West Park earns $46,790 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,765 (±$8,132) | $65,952 (±$8,476) | +41.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,426 (±$120) | $2,014 (±$436) | +41.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $174,800 (±$12,155) | $340,600 (±$13,927) | +94.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near West Park
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | — | $65,952 (±$8,476) | — |
| Pembroke Park | 0.7 mi | $52,928 (±$5,290) | Lower |
| Ives Estates | 1.1 mi | $72,239 (±$7,667) | Not measurably different |
| Ojus | 1.8 mi | $68,644 (±$4,583) | Not measurably different |
| Hallandale Beach | 2.5 mi | $52,340 (±$5,741) | Lower |
| Aventura | 3.2 mi | $89,274 (±$8,603) | Higher |
| North Miami Beach | 3.5 mi | $63,280 (±$5,533) | Not measurably different |
| Hollywood | 3.8 mi | $67,203 (±$2,793) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Beach | 3.8 mi | $236,250 (±$107,222) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pembroke Park, FL ($52,928), Hallandale Beach, FL ($52,340).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Aventura, FL ($89,274), Golden Beach, FL ($236,250).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Coconut Creek | $75,014 (±$4,945) |
| 18 | Broadview Park | $73,786 (±$21,176) |
| 19 | Oakland Park | $72,708 (±$4,246) |
| 20 | Boulevard Gardens | $70,458 (±$32,383) |
| 21 | Hollywood | $67,203 (±$2,793) |
| 22 | Pompano Beach | $67,195 (±$2,295) |
| 23 | West Park | $65,952 (±$8,476) |
| 24 | North Lauderdale | $63,326 (±$6,719) |
| 25 | Margate | $62,450 (±$7,066) |
| 26 | Tamarac | $61,718 (±$2,517) |
| 27 | Washington Park | $61,200 (±$25,638) |
| 28 | Deerfield Beach | $59,730 (±$3,347) |
| 29 | Pembroke Park | $52,928 (±$5,290) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Broward County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Park
What is the median household income in West Park?
The median household income in West Park is $65,952 (±$8,476) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in West Park?
About $80,600 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $2,014 a month.
Have incomes in West Park kept up with inflation?
In West Park, the median household income went from $46,765 in 2015–2019 to $65,952 in 2020–2024 (+41.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in West Park?
The median renting household in West Park, FL earns $46,790 (±$4,030) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park city, Florida
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park city, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park city, Florida
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for West Park city, Florida (place:76658, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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