Wilton Manors is a 1.98 square mile "Island City" in Broward County, five minutes north of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, with roughly 12,000 residents, a median home price near $749,900, and Broward County Public Schools zoning across its 33305 and 33334 zip codes.
ZIP Codes | County | Population | Median Home Price | School District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
33305, 33334 | Broward County | ~12,000 (2020 Census) | $749,900 | Broward County Public Schools |
Population reflects the 2020 U.S. Census count for Wilton Manors. Median home price sourced from Homes.com market data; figures shift monthly with active inventory.
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South Florida's iconic Island City, minutes from Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Wilton Manors sits just south of Oakland Park Boulevard and north of Northeast 18th Street, bordered by canals that give the city its "Island City" nickname. As of the 2020 Census, close to 12,000 residents call it home, and its main commercial artery, Wilton Drive, is one of the best known LGBTQIA+ friendly districts in the country.
Entering Wilton Drive from the south, a rainbow crosswalk marks the start of a corridor packed with restaurants, bars and shops. The city blends that lively main street with quiet residential blocks of single-family homes, townhomes and modern condo buildings just steps away, all within a short drive of Fort Lauderdale Beach and Oakland Park.
Two commercial streets anchor daily life here: Wilton Drive running north to south, and Northeast 26th Street running east to west. Along 26th Street, longtime local spots like Manor Lanes Bowling and Sports Den Pub and Stork's Bakery & Coffee House sit alongside everyday stops such as Starbucks, Walgreens and CVS. North Andrews Avenue also cuts through the city, anchored by the Central Shopping Center near Oakland Park Boulevard, home to a Publix and Dunkin'.
Away from the commercial strips, residential blocks are shaded by mature tree canopy, giving Wilton Manors a small-town feel that residents often cite as a reason they stay for decades. Evening walks, dog walking routes and quick trips to any of the city's nine parks are part of the everyday rhythm.
Where Northeast 13th Avenue meets Northeast 24th Court, The Alchemist Café serves breakfast and lunch on a plant-filled patio with siphon-brewed coffee, next door to the French-inspired Voo La Voo café.
Wilton Drive itself is walkable for hours: Drynk is known for espresso martinis and old fashioneds, Lit Bar has a patio built for giant Jenga, Apt. 9F is a bistro known for turkey meatballs and jalapeño corn muffins, and Union Kitchen & Bar, open since 2021, blends Northern Italian and South American menus.
Five Points Plaza, where Dixie Highway, NE 26th Street and Wilton Drive meet, is anchored by a Publix alongside a nail salon, bank and a handful of restaurants. Along North Andrews Avenue, longtime favorites include The Corner Pub, Las Colinas Cuban food and Ming Kong Chinese food. Just east of the city limits along Federal Highway, River Market adds a Whole Foods, Dick's Sporting Goods and Pottery Barn.
Business names, addresses and offerings above reflect information published on each business's own website at the time of writing; hours and menus can change, so confirm directly before visiting.
Wilton Manors maintains nine parks. Hagen Park, at 2020 Wilton Drive, is the largest, with pickleball, basketball, sand volleyball and tennis courts plus an indoor community center used for local events. Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve spans 5.4 acres with nature trails, a boardwalk and a restored historic manor house.
As the Island City, water access matters here: residents with dockage can drop a kayak in directly, and OTWaves Kayaks, just past the eastern edge of the city, rents canoes and kayaks by the hour. Ocean beaches, including Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Fort Lauderdale Beach, are about a 10 minute drive away.
Wilton Manors is zoned to Broward County Public Schools. Wilton Manors Elementary School, a magnet campus offering Gifted & Talented programming and the International Baccalaureate track, carries a 5/10 GreatSchools rating and is rated above average for academic performance in the district. Bennett Elementary School, which offers a Gifted & Talented program and Cambridge International curriculum, performs in line with the state average. Students continue to Sunrise Middle School and Fort Lauderdale High School, with Somerset Academy Village available as a charter option.
Buyers should confirm current attendance-zone boundaries directly with Broward County Public Schools, as zoning can change independent of city limits.
School ratings and program details reflect GreatSchools and Broward County Public Schools data current as of this writing.
Wilton Manors home prices carry a wide range: recent market data puts the median listing price around $749,900, with individual zip codes inside and adjacent to the city (33305, 33334) averaging from roughly $445,000 to $680,000 depending on housing mix. Inventory spans condos along Wilton Drive, townhomes on the interior streets and single-family canal-front homes.
For a broader comparison across Fort Lauderdale's neighborhoods, including inventory and pricing on the transactional side, see Fort Lauderdale Homes for Sale. Buyers focused on nearby waterfront options often compare Wilton Manors against Victoria Park or Coral Ridge.
Median price and per-zip figures are drawn from Homes.com and Zillow market data; both sources update monthly and can diverge based on active listing mix.
Tim Singer, Coldwell Banker Realty (FL License #504788), has served the Fort Lauderdale market since 1987 and leads a team specializing in waterfront and luxury homes throughout Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Victoria Park, Las Olas and Rio Vista. Tim is a founding board member of the Pride Center at Equality Park and a member of Coldwell Banker's Legends Society, recognizing sustained top-producer status. Meet the full team.
Wilton Manors suits buyers who want walkable nightlife and dining along Wilton Drive combined with quiet, tree-lined residential streets nearby. Its location, about 10 minutes from Downtown Fort Lauderdale and the beach, keeps it popular with both full-time residents and second-home buyers.
Recent market data puts the median home price in Wilton Manors around $749,900, though prices vary widely by zip code and property type, from condos in the low $200,000s to waterfront single-family homes well above $1 million.
Wilton Manors is zoned to Broward County Public Schools, with Wilton Manors Elementary and Bennett Elementary serving the area, feeding into Sunrise Middle School and Fort Lauderdale High School. Somerset Academy Village is a charter alternative within the city.
No, Wilton Manors is its own incorporated city in Broward County, bordered by Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park, though it's often marketed alongside Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods due to its proximity, roughly five minutes from Downtown.
Wilton Manors is best known as one of the country's most established LGBTQIA+ friendly cities, centered on the Wilton Drive commercial corridor, alongside its canal-lined "Island City" geography and nine-park system.
