City safety & data profile

West ParkFL

West Park, FL is a 15K-resident city in Broward County with a median household income of $65,952.

Broward County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Park, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Park has a population larger than 28% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $340,600.

Data updated 2026-07-22

15K
Population
Top 72%
By size
$65,952
Median income
$340,600
Median home
14.6%
Poverty rate

The read on West Park

West Park posts a median household income higher than 31% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 69%
by median income, US cities

Where West Park income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$65,952 Bottom 31% higher than 31% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading West Park, FL beyond the headline numbers

West Park sits inside Broward County, Florida, at roughly 25.98°N, -80.20°W. Population 15,097, $65,952 median household income. Median home value $340,600, median rent $2,014. Poverty rate 14.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Park's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 45.7%, then high blood pressure at 40%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for West Park from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,097
West Park
Median Income
$65,952
-3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$340,600
+50% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Broward County) - West Park's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.0M+11%
Median Income
$77,633+51%
Median Home Value
$414,600+128%
Poverty Rate
12.2%-15%
Unemployment
5.4%-55%

Economics

Economics indicators for West Park, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,014/mo
Poverty Rate
14.6% +3% vs avg
Unemployment 8.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14%
Work From Home 7.6%
Public Transit 2.9%

Population

White 17.4%
African American 50%
Asian 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
45.7%
High Blood Pressure
40%
Obesity
36.9%
Physical Inactivity
34.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
22.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.4%
Current Smoking
16.7%
Diabetes
16.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.5%
Binge Drinking
12.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.9%
Annual Checkup 78.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
4.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of West Park, FL? ▼
West Park, FL has a population of 15,097 people, located in Broward County, Florida.
What is the median household income in West Park? ▼
The median household income in West Park, FL is $65,952 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
What is the median home value in West Park? ▼
The median home value in West Park, FL is $340,600. Median rent is $2,014/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Park? ▼
The top health indicators in West Park include Short Sleep Duration (45.7%), High Blood Pressure (40%), Obesity (36.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in West Park? ▼
The median age in West Park, FL is 37.6 years. 14% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Park, FL is located in Broward County, Florida. With a population of 15K and a $65,952 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the West Park area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using West Park's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Broward County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.