Overview
Weston is a suburban community in Broward County, Florida. It’s a great city for residents who enjoy the outdoors whether hiking, taking long walks, or simply admiring the surrounding greenery. The uniqueness of Weston comes from its quaint, close-knit, community culture that exists within larger surrounding cities.
Climate & Geography
Weston has a humid subtropical climate. Temperatures average in the mid 50s during the winter months and summer temperatures range in the 90s.
Weston sits on the outer edge of the Everglades Wildlife Management Area and the Everglades National Park. The largest body of water closest to Weston is the Atlantic Ocean.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
Weston maintains 14 parks and recreation facilities, a community center, a YMCA family center, tennis center, and a Weston Branch Library. There are many options for dining and shopping with restaurants, boutiques, and big chain stores all within the city limits. The most popular attractions in Weston include Country Isles Park, Eagle Point Park, Gator Run Park, and Heron Park.
For easy weekend getaways, Fort Lauderdale is approximately 25 miles away and West Palm Beach is approximately 60 miles away. The Everglades surround the city on the west and north.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Cost of living in Weston is higher than the state and national average largely due to housing and transportation.
However, Florida’s tax laws are friendly and affordable. Florida is one of the few states that does not tax income; therefore, residents over the age of 65 do not have to pay tax on retirement income like Social Security, pensions, IRAs, or 401(k)s. Additionally, there are tax break programs for homeowners over the age of 65 who meet certain income limits.
Health Care
Cleveland Clinic Florida is located directly in Weston and nationally ranked in gastroenterology and GI surgery. It’s also ranked No. 5 in Florida and ranked high performing in nine adult procedures/conditions. Neighboring cities and towns have high performing medical centers and hospitals available to Weston residents. They are Memorial Hospital West, Westside Regional Medical Center, and Memorial Hospital Pembroke. All within a 10 mile radius and have specialties ranging from conditions like heart failure and pulmonary disease.