At a Glance
Median Income
$104,347
$41,257 per capita
Home Value
$312,600
Zillow: $363,993
Median Rent
$1,679/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
582/100K
2,428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Balm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Balm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Balm a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Balm residents earn a median household income of $104,347 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,257. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,449 business establishments, including 2,937 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Balm is $312,600 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,993. Median rent is $1,679/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2013.
Safety & Crime
Balm reports 582 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,428/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Balm hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Balm has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,362
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$104,347
Per Capita$41,257
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447
Housing
A+
Home Value$312,600
Rent$1,679
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$363,993
Housing Units1,816
Rent Burden16.9%
Crime
F
Violent582/100K
Property2,428/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation98 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Balm was built in 2013.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,937 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 215 fatal vehicle crashes.
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