About Weston
Approximately 27 square miles in land size, with a population of 65,333, Weston is located in southwestern Broward County, Florida. Initially conceived as a master-planned community, Weston was incorporated in 1996. Well managed growth has given rise to one of South Florida’s most desirable communities, both residential and corporate. Weston’s culturally diverse population enjoys a vibrant community, whose lifestyle, appearance and management style cities around the world wish to emulate.
Weston has the distinction of having:
- A-rated public schools and excellent private schools;
- Outstanding public safety and the lowest crime rate per capita in the County;
- Fourteen meticulously maintained park and recreational facilities which play host to cultural and community events and tens of thousands of registrants in organized sports leagues;
- A Community Center which offers a variety of year-round enrichment classes and programming for all ages and interests, and a family YMCA within the City’s regional park;
- The lowest combined property taxes, municipal taxes and fees in the County;
- The lowest millage rate in the County;
- The lowest ratio of employees per 1000 population in the County;
- Visually distinctive, Weston’s extensive landscaping is without dispute one of the City’s greatest assets: rows of prestigious Royal Palms and city entry signs surrounded by lush foliage which also lines the berms, medians and rights-of-ways throughout the city.
Weston encompasses a diverse corporate and retail climate that includes Fortune 500 companies, owner-operated retail establishments, restaurants, warehouses and a range of other businesses. World-class healthcare is provided by the Cleveland Clinic Florida, Broward Health Weston and the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center. Restaurants and clubs, from casual to chic, and the beautiful Mediterranean styled Town Center downtown shopping and office complex, provide residents and visitors with an array of culinary, nightlife and shopping experiences. Weston is also home to five nationally recognized hotels and resorts offering accommodations for every need. The natural environment that surrounds and is encompassed within Weston is as unique as its lifestyle. Weston borders the Florida Everglades and the City maintains over 2,200 acres of wetland preserves, supporting a diverse ecological population.
Weston also offers a supportive social infrastructure -- a vital benefit to the comfort and happiness of our residents. City staff, contract and volunteer partners are continuously working to deliver quality services in every area that our residents deserve in return for their investment in Weston.
Since its incorporation in 1996, Weston has become one of the biggest-selling planned communities in the nation and is now home to 61,557 residents. As neighborhoods grew, business districts formed in prime locations and leading Fortune 500 companies such as American Express now call Weston home. The combination of major industry with small businesses and shops, gives residents and visitors a "hometown" feel. Arts festivals, concerts and celebrity golf tournaments bring residents and visitors alike together on weekends.
Year 2001 growth highlights include the addition of 1,328 new homes, four hotels, three schools, a world-class hospital, an Amphitheatre, the Town Center, a ten percent per capita crime rate decrease and the building of 871,000 non-residential space. From 1997 through 1999, Broward County exceeded the average Florida per capita income and with seven post secondary educational institutions serving the county, economic growth and quality of local work force should continue. Focusing on the future, Weston continues to support its quality of life by expanding government, technology, education, recreation, community and economic development.
Sustained growth of Weston's business community has been encouraged by the Weston Area Chamber of Commerce, which has become known as the Chamber Without Boundaries. With its launch of three Job Services Web sites, the chamber is truly proving its membership value by meeting local, regional, national and international needs.
How Weston compares with cities around the Country
- Weston: named one of the 25 most affordable suburbs in the United States by BusinessWeek.com (Nov. 16, 2006)
- Weston: lowest poverty rate in 2005, just over 1%, among US cities with a population of more than 65,000 (US Census Aug. 2006)
- Weston: Highest median income in Florida, at $83,000. (US Census 2006) Listed as #13 nationwide.
- Weston: On Money Magazine's (July 2006) list, ranked 18th, among cities with the highest percentage of job growth and 20th among cities with the highest median household income.
- In 2008, the City of Weston was named "One of America's Best Small Cities" by Money Magazine (July 14, 2008). Only three cities in the State of Florida were included.
- The City of Weston was ranked #19 out of 25 cities across the nation by Money Magazine as a
"Top-Earning Town." (CNNMoney.com, July 2010)
In 2009, Top 25 Wealthiest ZIP Codes as Ranked by wealth indicators from ESRI. (Published in S. FL Business Journal). Weston has three of the Top 25 Wealthiest zip codes in Florida:
1. 33480 Palm Beach
2. 33327 Weston
3. 33332 Weston
4. 33149 Key Biscayne
5. 33076 Parkland
15. 33331 Weston
Weston Area "Bragging Points"
- Diverse, educated and affluent community w/strong social infrastructure
- Average price of home sold in 2000, $270,000
- Schools score A's in the state's rating system
- Seven post secondary educational institutions in Broward County
- Crime rate 1/3rd of Broward's and Palm Beach's
- Majority of county residents, 80.2%, work in businesses in Broward county
- Close proximity to Tampa, Orlando and Miami via major Interstates, I-75, I-95 and I-595
- Year round tropical climate
- Broward county had a greater than Florida per capita income from 1997-1999, in 1993 it was 6th highest in the state
- Fortune 500 employers
- Low unemployment rate
- Minutes from National Car Rental Center, home of Florida Panthers and international performing artists, Sawgrass Mills Mall with world class shopping,
- Foreign Trade Zone
- World class hospital
- Three museums in the county
- Religious diversity with a blend of churches and synagogues
- Cultural Events including Celebrity Golf tournament and regional Arts festival
- Local Town Center with hometown shopping, social and cultural events gathering area
- Amphitheatre
- Well planned bike and walking trails providing access to all areas of the city
- Numerous recreational parks, with local YMCA coming in 2002
- Leading industry financial and investment presence
- Access to populations of 1.6 million people (half hour driving distance) and 5 million people (hour driving distance)
- Part of the InternetCoast, the original birthplace of the IBM PC and becoming well recognized as a worldwide hub for Internet-related businesses
- A forward-thinking Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Clark County Chamber of Commerce, supporting both South East and South West businesses
- Active Weston Area Chamber of Commerce promoting local, regional, national and international economic growth
- Regular participation and involvement of Weston Mayor and city commissioners in Weston Area Chamber of Commerce events
- Numerous Chamber memberships, including charter membership in Enterprise Florida
- Internet expansion including additional Chamber services sites and three Job services Web sites
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