Life in West Park research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in West Park over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in West Park:
The population in West Park is 15,074.
The median home value in West Park is $403,262.
The median income in West Park is $58,712.
The cost of living in West Park is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in West Park is $1,635.
The unemployment rate in West Park is 8.6%.
The poverty rate in West Park is 15.9%.
The average high in West Park is 83.8° and the average low is 68.5°.
Crime in West Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Park. Key points include:
There were 379 total crimes in West Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Park is 2,492.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Park is 644.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Park is 1,848.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West Park is 7.25% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
West Park / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 379 | 2,492.8 | 2,153.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 98 | 644.6 | 383.6 | 369.8 |
Murder | 3 | 19.7 | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 19 | 125.0 | 62.2 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 69 | 453.8 | 280.1 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 281 | 1,848.2 | 1,769.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 43 | 282.8 | 240.6 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 198 | 1,302.3 | 1,352.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 40 | 263.1 | 176.1 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in West Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Park is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Park is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Park is $403,262.
The median income in West Park is $58,712.
Living Expense | West Park | Florida | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 101 | 101 | 100 | |
Services | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
Groceries | 120 | 101 | 100 | |
Health | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
Housing | 90 | 108 | 100 | |
Transportation | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
Utilities | 104 | 100 | 100 |
The average high in West Park is 83.8° and the average low is 68.5°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 58.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
Stat | West Park |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 83.8 |
Average Annual Low | 68.5 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 58.0 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in West Park is 15,074. The population has increased 5.7% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 15,074 | 1.0% |
2021 | 14,924 | -0.2% |
2020 | 14,960 | 0.5% |
2019 | 14,884 | 0.7% |
2018 | 14,779 | 1.2% |
2017 | 14,604 | 1.3% |
2016 | 14,415 | 0.8% |
2015 | 14,306 | 0.6% |
2014 | 14,225 | -0.3% |
2013 | 14,261 | - |
11.2% White with 1,693 White residents.
45.2% African American with 6,820 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 74 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.5% Two Or More with 77 Two Or More residents.
42.5% Hispanic with 6,410 Hispanic residents.
Race | West Park | FL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 11.2% | 52.0% | 58.9% |
African American | 45.2% | 14.9% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 0.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 42.5% | 26.5% | 18.7% |
West Park is 49.6% female with 7,475 female residents.
West Park is 50.4% male with 7,599 male residents.
Gender | West Park | FL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.4% |
Male | 50.4% | 49.2% | 49.6% |
7.0% of adults in West Park completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in West Park completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in West Park completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in West Park completed some college.
9.0% of adults in West Park completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in West Park completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in West Park completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in West Park completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in West Park completed doctorate degree.
Education | West Park | FL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 31.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.8% of households in West Park earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in West Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in West Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.9% of households in West Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in West Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in West Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.9% of households in West Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.3% of households in West Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.3% of households in West Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.8% of households in West Park earn $200,000 or more.
Income | West Park | FL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 8.3% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 12.1% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 17.6% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 19.9% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 16.0% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 7.4% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 2.8% | 9.0% | 11.4% |