Florida · Metropolitan Area
Flagler Beach is a small city in Florida with a population of 5,250. Residents earn $81,193 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Flagler Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Flagler Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Flagler Beach is $81,193, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Flagler Beach is $496,800, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,581 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Flagler Beach is below the national average at 170 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,409 per 100,000, 74% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Flagler Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,193 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,575 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $967 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,978 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,423 |
| County GDP | $5,147M |
| Restaurants | 214 |
| Healthcare | 287 |
| Retail | 291 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,567 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.52% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 29.0% |
| Census Median | $496,800 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $446,521 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $346 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 18.1% |
| Inventory | 94 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,581 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,029 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,567 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.52% |
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,876/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 287 |
| Total Violent | 170.4/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 21.3/100K |
| Robbery | 42.6/100K |
| Assault | 106.5/100K |
| Total Property | 3,408.6/100K |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 511.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,833.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 63.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.5 inches |
| 41% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | -1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4739°N, 81.1310°W |
| County FIPS | 12035 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.5% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,479/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 287 |
| Restaurants | 214 |
| Retail Stores | 291 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 29.0% |