Flagler Beach, FL

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,250 Population 1,479/sq mi density
$81,193 Median Income $64,575 per capita
$496,800 Home Value $446,521 Zillow
$1,581 Median Rent
72°F Avg Temperature
170 Violent Crime/100K 3,409 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,193 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$496,800 home value, $1,581/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K (55% below avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,193
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $496,800
76% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 170/100K
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.5%
5% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,581
36% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.4%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Flagler Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,250
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density1,479/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,193
Per Capita$64,575
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$5,147M
Commute25 min

Housing

B
Home Value$496,800
Rent$1,581
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$446,521

Crime

F
Violent170/100K
Property3,409/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary511/100K

Health

Obesity28.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation-1 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+96.5%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute25 min
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Is Flagler Beach a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Flagler Beach has a population of 5,250 with a density of 1,479 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%).

Population

5,250
Total Population
1,479
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Flagler Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.7%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.3%
23% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Flagler Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Flagler Beach is $81,193, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Flagler Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,193
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,575
Avg Weekly Wage$967
IRS Avg AGI$83,978

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,423
County GDP$5,147M

Business (County)

Restaurants214
Healthcare287
Retail291
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,567
116% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Work from Home29.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Flagler Beach is $496,800, 76% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,581 (36% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $446,521.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$496,800
76% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$446,521
Median List Price$575,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$575,000
$/Sq Ft$346
Homes Sold14
Sale-to-List Ratio95.5%
Price Drops18.1%
Inventory94

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,581
36% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,029

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,567
116% above US avg
Effective Rate1.52%
In Flagler Beach, 28.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Flagler Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.4%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.0%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death8,876/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access85.1%
Healthcare Facilities287
Flagler Beach has a violent crime rate of 170 per 100,000 residents, 55% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,409 per 100,000 (74% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Flagler Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent170.4/100K
55% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape21.3/100K
Robbery42.6/100K
Assault106.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,408.6/100K
74% above US avg
Burglary511.3/100K
Theft2,833.4/100K
Vehicle Theft63.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Flagler Beach has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.5 inches
41% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation-1 ft (0 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density1,479/sq mi
Coordinates29.4739°N, 81.1310°W
County FIPS12035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.8%
D 35.6%

Winner: Republican by 28.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.5%
5% above US avg
High School+96.5%
School Test Score5.60
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,479/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities287
Restaurants214
Retail Stores291

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Work from Home29.0%

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