The story of this market
The typical home in Wilton Manors, Florida sells for about $649,000, or $366 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 18 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1%
FL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Wilton Manors, Florida
The Wilton Manors housing market shows resilience, characterized by high demand for a limited supply of homes within its compact 2-square-mile footprint. While median prices have seen some year-over-year volatility, the city remains one of the fastest-moving markets in South Florida due to its unique cultural appeal and walkability. Investors and buyers continue to target the area, though high insurance costs and limited inventory remain key factors influencing market liquidity.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Wilton Manors yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved down 5.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 18 days on market with 5.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The city's primary commercial and cultural artery, featuring a high concentration of restaurants, bars, and retail shops. It serves as the central hub for social life and significantly bolsters property demand.
A significant green space offering historical context and natural trails. It provides residents with essential outdoor recreation and contributes to the city's aesthetic appeal.
Wilton Manors is ideal for professionals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those seeking a vibrant, inclusive, and highly walkable urban lifestyle. It attracts a mix of long-term residents, downsizers, and investors who value the city's unique cultural identity and proximity to Fort Lauderdale's employment hubs.
Public schools serving the city are part of the Broward County Public Schools system, which provides a range of educational options. School quality varies by specific campus, and residents often evaluate local performance based on district-wide accountability reports.
The city is highly walkable and benefits from its proximity to major Broward County highway corridors and public transit routes. Commuting is primarily car-dependent, though the compact size allows for easy access to regional employment centers in Fort Lauderdale.
The city features a robust amenity base centered on the Wilton Drive entertainment district, which offers extensive dining, shopping, and nightlife options. Residents also benefit from local parks and greenbelts that provide essential outdoor space in this compact, urban-style environment.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by the city's popularity as a destination and its dense, walkable layout. Vacancy pressure remains low, and the presence of investors and short-term rental activity continues to influence rent trajectories.
The local economy is anchored by the service, retail, and hospitality sectors, heavily influenced by the vibrant Wilton Drive corridor. Economic momentum is driven by the city's status as a premier destination, which supports local business growth and property values.
Development momentum is characterized by infill projects and the revitalization of the Wilton Drive corridor, which serves as the city's economic anchor. While the city is largely built-out, new-construction townhome communities and mixed-use redevelopments continue to attract interest from investors and residents.
Development is focused on high-density infill and the modernization of existing residential and commercial properties. The city commission actively manages the pipeline to balance growth with the preservation of the city's unique character.
Parcels in the city are subject to various overlapping taxing districts, including Broward County, the Broward County School Board, and specific municipal bond debt service funds. Some neighborhoods may also be subject to localized special assessments for infrastructure maintenance.
Wilton Manors maintains a distinct urban identity within Broward County, with crime trends generally reflecting those of the broader Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Local law enforcement emphasizes community-oriented policing to manage safety in its dense, walkable commercial and residential corridors.
The city faces typical South Florida climate risks, including potential for tropical storm wind damage and localized flooding due to its low-lying topography. Property insurance markets in the region remain sensitive to these environmental factors, necessitating careful review of flood zone designations for individual parcels.
Property insurance in the city is influenced by regional hazard exposure, including wind and flood risks. Market health is tied to broader Florida insurance trends, with premiums reflecting the necessity of comprehensive coverage for coastal-adjacent properties.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures represent city-level estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
County linkage populates as this city's member ZIP reports roster beneath it.
No ZIP intel reports rostered under this city yet — property dossiers roll up through the ZIP tier, so the chain populates as the county refreshes discover them.