2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Weston

Florida (FL)
Best for: High-income families who prioritize safety, schools, parks, healthcare and planned-community ease over urban nightlife or housing affordability.
Weston FL 2027 livability
Small City
2027 CITY CLASSSmall City25,000–99,999 residents
Modern Livability79.3/ 100
AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population69,588
Median Home$695,600
Median Rent$2,851
Median Household Income$139,825
Cost of Living~111.8 (US=100; 2024 MSA)
Average Commute29.6 min
Unemployment~4.5% metro (Jul 2026)
Metro AreaMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

79.3overall
Housing & Financial Reality35.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living76.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability97.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity94.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness95.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place90.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion45.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape82.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging98.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment77.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture76.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity93.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionModerate to high. South Florida's regional road network creates recurring peak-hour delay, and the practical experience depends heavily on how far daily trips extend beyond the city.
Weekend EscapeVery good to exceptional. Atlantic beaches, waterways, parks and the wider South Florida region are close, although weekend traffic can affect drive times.
WalkabilityAbout 23/100 citywide Walk Score. The city is car-dependent overall, so neighborhood choice strongly affects daily convenience.
Airport AccessVery good. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood is the main airport, and Miami International is also accessible for international travel.
Outdoor AccessVery good. Parks, bike paths and proximity to Everglades recreation provide unusually strong suburban outdoor access.
Healthcare AccessStrong to exceptional regional healthcare access, with major hospital and specialty services available locally or nearby.
Air QualityMixed. Coastal airflow helps, but heat, humidity, traffic emissions and periodic ozone, smoke or Saharan-dust episodes can reduce air quality.
Third Places / Social LifeGood to very good. Restaurants, parks, cafés, community events and neighborhood commercial areas provide regular gathering places, with depth varying by neighborhood.
EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Stable
WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Weston earns attention in the 2027 MNM Livability Index because its strongest qualities are safety; household income; schools; parks; cleveland clinic; landscaping; family amenities; diversity. The score is not based on one traditional statistic: it balances housing, ease of living, safety, opportunity, wellness, beauty, mobility, nature, belonging, climate, culture and infrastructure. Its biggest tradeoffs are very expensive housing and rent; car dependence; long regional commute; limited nightlife; storm exposure.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

Weston feels polished, green and exceptionally organized. The city trades urban spontaneity for safety, strong public spaces and family-oriented infrastructure.

STRENGTHS

Where it shines

Safety; household income; schools; parks; Cleveland Clinic; landscaping; family amenities; diversity.

TRADEOFFS

Where it falls short

Very expensive housing and rent; car dependence; long regional commute; limited nightlife; storm exposure.

ALL 2027 RANKINGS

Where Weston ranks