Living in Weston, Florida
A master-planned city of lakes and parks where Weston Town Center is the front porch
Weston, FL: Quick Facts
Updated September 2026What is the median home price in Weston?
The median sale price was $799,600 for all home types as of July 2026 (Redfin, down 2.3% year over year), the highest on this site's Broward list.
What makes Weston different?
It is a master-planned city of named villages built around lakes, parks, and Weston Town Center, where shopping, dining, and community events anchor daily life.
What are property taxes like in Weston?
Weston's effective rate is about 0.95% of home value (PropertyShark / TaxByCounty). Broward County rates run roughly 0.94% to 1.44% by district (Broward Property Search, April 2026).
Is Weston expensive?
Yes, by Broward standards. The July 2026 median of $799,600 (Redfin) reflects newer construction and the planned-town amenities. Florida has no state personal income tax.
How do residents get back to New Jersey?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is the primary airport with extensive direct NJ service. Driving to Bergen County takes about 10 to 11 hours.
The Welcome
A Welcome to Life in Weston
Living in Weston means living inside a master plan executed with unusual discipline: lakes, parks, and Mediterranean-style homes arranged around a town center where the residents actually gather, all in the western corner of Broward County near the Everglades. It is the most deliberately designed city on this site's list, and relocators who want their environment predictable and their amenities close at hand tend to pick it first.
The median sale price was $799,600 for all home types as of July 2026 (Redfin, July 2026), down 2.3% year over year, the highest on this site's Broward list and a reflection of Weston's planned character. The premium buys newer construction, lakefront streets, and a walkable town center that most South Florida suburbs simply do not have.
The NJ adjustment here is smooth because Weston handles the logistics: the town center covers shopping, dining, and events; the parks are steps away; and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a manageable drive east. The insurance and tax conversation still applies, and both are covered with sourced figures below.
Key Numbers for Weston
Median Sale Price
$799,600
All home types (Redfin, July 2026)
Property Taxes
~0.95%
Weston effective rate (PropertyShark / TaxByCounty)
State Income Tax
0%
Florida has no state personal income tax
Town Center
Walkable
Shops, dining, and events at the common
Every figure above carries a named source and as-of date. See the Data Sources list at the bottom of this page.
Where You Could Live
Neighborhoods and Areas in Weston
Weston is organized into named villages, each planned around its own lakes, green spaces, and community facilities. The practical differences come down to which side of town you land on and how close you sit to the town center.
The Town Center Villages
The neighborhoods ringing Weston Town Center, the city's commercial and event hub, put shops, restaurants, and the community calendar within walking distance. This is Weston's most walkable address.
The Bonaventure Communities
The older eastern section of Weston, built around the Bonaventure hotel and the area's original development, with condominiums, townhomes, and a more established feel than the newer villages.
The Lakefront & Preserve-Front Villages
Weston's villages are built around lakes and preserved green space, and the lakefront addresses carry the city's highest premiums. Homes here trade views over the water for a longer stroll to the town center.
The Western Villages (near the Everglades)
The newest sections of Weston sit closest to the conservation lands, with the quietest streets and the most direct access to the preserve-side trails, at the price of a longer drive back toward Fort Lauderdale.
A Week in the Life
Daily Life in Weston
Weston's week is organized by its design: morning walks around the lakes, errands and lunch at the town center, afternoon parks time, and evening events on the town common. The plan handles most of the decisions.
Parks & the Outdoors
The city's lakes, parks, and greenways are woven through every village, making the outdoor routine a matter of stepping outside rather than driving to a destination. The preserve lands on the western edge add trails and nature access that give Weston a greener edge than the rest of Broward.
On the Water
Weston is built around its lakes: most villages have water frontage of some kind, and the lakefront homes and community parks give the city its signature look. The Atlantic coast is about 20 to 30 minutes east for the ocean side of the weekend.
Dining & Local Spots
The dining scene centers on Weston Town Center and the Bell Tower shopping area. Local favorites include Tarantella Ristorante (tarantellas.net), Bocas House Weston (bocashouse.com/weston), Negroni Weston (negroniweston.com), and Ceviche Arigato (cevichearigato.com), with La Rural Argentine Steakhouse (laruralgroup.com/weston) on the Bonaventure side.
Shopping
Weston Town Center is the retail heart, with shops and restaurants arranged around the town common for the community events, and the Bell Tower center covers the more established side of the city. The Sawgrass Mills outlet corridor is a short drive south for the big shopping trips.
Events & Community Life
The Town Center common hosts the community calendar: seasonal festivals, concerts, and holiday gatherings that make Weston's planned layout feel lived-in. The villages add their own lakefront events through the year.
Getting Around
Getting Around, and Getting Back to New Jersey
By Air
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the primary airport for Weston, with extensive direct service to Newark and the other New York area airports. The city's western location means the airport drive is a straight shot east on the region's highways.
On the Road
I-75 runs along the city's western edge and the Sawgrass Expressway crosses south, with Weston Road and Bonaventure Boulevard carrying the local traffic. The highway ring around the city makes the airport and the region's corridors easy to reach. Driving to Bergen County is approximately 10 to 11 hours via I-95.
Transit
Tri-Rail service is accessible from stations to the east in the Fort Lauderdale area, connecting to the regional airports and the corridor. Daily life in Weston is car-based, with the town center the one genuinely walkable district.
The Numbers
Cost of Living: NJ vs. Weston
Weston is the premium address in western Broward, with the price justified by design and execution. Florida has no state personal income tax, and Weston's effective property tax rate is about 0.95% of home value (PropertyShark, latest data; also cited by TaxByCounty), while the July 2026 median sale price was $799,600 (Redfin).
Housing Overview
The $799,600 July 2026 median (Redfin, down 2.3% year over year) reflects a market dominated by newer single-family homes in the planned villages, with condominiums and townhomes on the Bonaventure side below the median. Lakefront and preserve-front addresses sit above it.
Utilities
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the dominant electric utility and air conditioning drives summer bills. Water and sewer come through the regional utility. HOA fees are a standard line item in the planned villages and cover the common grounds and community facilities.
Insurance Considerations in Weston
Florida insurance pricing is moving in different directions depending on policy type and region. Ask a licensed Florida insurance agent what applies to the specific property you are considering. Published regional averages put Florida's average annual homeowners premium at $8,292 in 2025, the highest of any state and up 18% from 2024, against a U.S. average of about $2,948 at the end of 2025 (Insurify's Insuring the American Homeowner Report, March 2026). The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and the Insurance Information Institute, as reported in May 2026, dispute headline figures like that and cite a state average of about $3,815 a year for a standard policy that includes wind (USA TODAY Network-Florida, May 4, 2026). As an inland city with a mix of newer construction, Weston's wind exposure is generally lower than the coastal Broward towns, and flood considerations vary by how close a property sits to the lakes.
Consult your carrier or licensed Florida insurance agent for current rates and coverage options.
Florida insurance pricing is moving in different directions depending on policy type and region. Ask a licensed Florida insurance agent what applies to the specific property you are considering.
Property Taxes in Weston
Weston's effective property tax rate is about 0.95% of home value (PropertyShark, latest data; also cited by TaxByCounty), while Broward County's effective rates run roughly 0.94% to 1.44% depending on tax district (Broward Property Search, April 2026); the county's average millage for fiscal 2026 was about 19.84 mills. Homesteaded properties receive the Florida Homestead Exemption (up to $50,000 of taxable value) and the Save Our Homes cap on annual assessment increases (3%). Property tax figures are informational only and are not a promise of savings; consult a licensed CPA or Florida tax attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Bergen County, NJ (context)
~2.3%
Effective rate used across this site for comparison. On a $600,000 home: ~$13,800/year.
Weston / Broward County, FL
~0.95%
Weston effective rate of home value (PropertyShark / TaxByCounty).
Florida has no state personal income tax. Homesteaded properties receive the Florida Homestead Exemption (up to $50,000 of taxable value) and the Save Our Homes cap on annual assessed value increases (3%). Property tax content is informational only and is not a promise of savings; consult a licensed CPA or Florida tax attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Schools & Education
Public schools in Weston are part of Broward County Public Schools. The following is a factual list of schools with no ratings or rankings.
- Cypress Bay High School: a public high school located in Weston (Broward County Public Schools)
- Public elementary and middle schools are located throughout the city within Broward County Public Schools
- The Pine Crest School operates a private school campus in Fort Lauderdale, nearby
- Nova Southeastern University is in nearby Davie
Your Weston Relocation Playbook
Moving from New Jersey to Weston follows the same path as any NJ-to-FL move: research and budgeting first, then property selection, financing, the sale of your NJ home, and the final transition. The full NJ to FL Relocation Checklist walks through every step from 12 months out to after the move.
The Southbound Advisory Council Approach
Scott Selleck's Southbound Advisory Council is designed specifically for NJ-to-FL relocators. From your first conversation, you receive a structured timeline, vetted agent referrals in your destination market, and ongoing support through every phase of the move.
Questions About Living in Weston?
Weston is the most planned city on this site's list, and that is precisely the point for many NJ relocators. I can help you weigh the Weston premium against Plantation, Davie, and the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Weston
What is the median home price in Weston?
The median sale price was $799,600 for all home types as of July 2026 (Redfin, down 2.3% year over year), the highest on this site's Broward list.
What makes Weston different?
It is a master-planned city of named villages built around lakes, parks, and Weston Town Center, where shopping, dining, and community events anchor daily life.
What are property taxes like in Weston?
Weston's effective rate is about 0.95% of home value (PropertyShark / TaxByCounty). Broward County rates run roughly 0.94% to 1.44% by district (Broward Property Search, April 2026).
Is Weston expensive?
Yes, by Broward standards. The July 2026 median of $799,600 (Redfin) reflects newer construction and the planned-town amenities. Florida has no state personal income tax.
How do residents get back to New Jersey?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is the primary airport with extensive direct NJ service. Driving to Bergen County takes about 10 to 11 hours.
Data Sources
Every figure on this page carries a named source and as-of date. The list below is the full set of sources used on this page. Figures may change; always confirm current data at the source before making decisions.
- Redfin, Weston housing market data (median sale price $799,600 for all home types, July 2026, down 2.3% year over year), redfin.com
- PropertyShark, Broward County property taxes profile (Weston effective rate ~0.95%); also cited by TaxByCounty
- Broward Property Search, Broward County property tax rates, April 2026 (county effective rates ~0.94% to 1.44% by district; average millage ~19.84 mills for FY2026)
- Insurify, Insuring the American Homeowner Report, March 2026 (Florida average homeowners premium $8,292 in 2025; U.S. average ~$2,948 at end of 2025)
- USA TODAY Network-Florida, May 4, 2026 (Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and Insurance Information Institute estimate ~$3,815 for a standard policy including wind)
This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed for fair housing compliance. School information is limited to district, school names, grade configuration, public or private status, and location. Figures are published averages or market data, not quotes.
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