Wellington, Florida property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.99%

Homeowners in Wellington, Florida paid a median $5,914 a year in property tax on a median home worth $599,400, an effective rate of about 0.99% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#550 lowest of 591Florida places we cover

0.86%Palm Beach County overall
Median tax paid
$5,914
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$599,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.99%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
5.1%
of $115,632 median household income
Owner costs
$2,926/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Wellington vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Wellington0.99%
Palm Beach County0.86%
Florida0.76%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Wellington$5,914
Palm Beach County$3,858
Florida$2,730
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Wellington

At the local 0.99% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,480$123
$250,000$2,467$206
$350,000$3,453$288
$500,000$4,933$411

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Wellington, Florida?

Homeowners in Wellington, Florida paid a median $5,914 a year in property tax on a median home worth $599,400, an effective rate of about 0.99% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Wellington?

About $2,467 a year at the 0.99% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Wellington higher than the rest of Florida?

Wellington ranks #550 lowest of 591 Florida places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.76%. Palm Beach County overall is 0.86%.