How are homes heated in Weston, FL?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Weston, used by 89.5% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.1% heat with utility gas.
0.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.1% (±0.9 points)
- Electricity
- 89.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.1%
Heating fuel in Weston
| Fuel used most | Weston | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.1% (±0.9 points) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 89.5% (±2.2 points) | 90.6% | 90.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 6.2% (±1.9 points) | 5.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Weston, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Broward County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Weston, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Broward County (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (90.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Weston
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | — | 89.5% (±2.2 points) | — |
| Southwest Ranches | 3.9 mi | 92.6% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pembroke Pines | 7.1 mi | 91.8% (±1.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Davie | 7.5 mi | 91.9% (±1.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cooper City | 8.1 mi | 93.9% (±1.4 points) | Higher |
| Plantation | 8.9 mi | 90.6% (±1.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miramar | 9.7 mi | 93.1% (±1.1 points) | Higher |
| Sunrise | 10 mi | 84.8% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Tamarac | 12 mi | 91.1% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sunrise, FL (84.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cooper City, FL (93.9%), Miramar, FL (93.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Wilton Manors | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Davie | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Hollywood | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Pembroke Pines | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Pompano Beach | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Tamarac | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Weston | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Boulevard Gardens | 0.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Broadview Park | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Cooper City | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Dania Beach | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Fort Lauderdale | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Franklin Park | 0.0% (±10.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Broward County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Weston
What is the most common way to heat a home in Weston?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Weston, used by 89.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Weston heat with oil?
0.1% (±0.1 points) of occupied homes in Weston use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Weston have electric heat?
89.5% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Weston heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
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) for Weston city, Florida (place:76582, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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