Wilton Manors is a small city of 11,426 residents (2020 census, per en.wikipedia.org; read September 24, 2026) just north of Fort Lauderdale, nicknamed "The Island City" for being ringed by forks of the Middle River. Incorporated in 1947, it is one of America's most prominent LGBTQ+ capitals — second only to Provincetown, Massachusetts in the proportion of same-sex couples (2010 census, per Wikipedia) — and in 2018 became the first city in Florida with an all-LGBTQ+ governing body. Wilton Drive, its pedestrian-friendly main street, is lined with LGBTQ+-owned bars, restaurants, boutiques, and nightclubs (per outsfl.com and en.wikipedia.org).
The median listing price in Wilton Manors is $697,000.
Top places in Wilton Manors
Wilton Drive
Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival (annual June event).
The Pride Center at Equality Park
Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve
Colohatchee Park.
World AIDS Museum and Educational Center.
Stonewall National Museum & Archives gallery (2157 Wilton Drive).
Hagen Park.
Commuting from Wilton Manors
Typical drive to downtown Miami: approximately 40–55 minutes (approximate; about 30 miles north of downtown Miami via I-95; longer in rush-hour traffic).
Schools in Wilton Manors
Public schools: Broward County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Wilton Manors FAQs
What is the housing market like in Wilton Manors, FL? The median listing price in Wilton Manors is $697,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Wilton Manors, FL? Typical drive to downtown Miami: approximately 40–55 minutes (approximate; about 30 miles north of downtown Miami via I-95; longer in rush-hour traffic).
Which school district serves Wilton Manors, FL? Wilton Manors is served by Broward County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
