Flagler Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Flagler County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,250 Population 1,479/sq mi density
$81,193 Median Income $64,575 per capita
$496,800 Home Value $456,370 Zillow
$1,581 Median Rent 47.3% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
247 Violent Crime/100K 458 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,193 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$496,800 home value, $1,581/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
247 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Flagler Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,193
8% above
$64,575 per capita
Home Value
$496,800
76% above
Zillow: $456,370
Median Rent
$1,581/mo
36% above
47.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
247/100K
35% below
458/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
5% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Flagler Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Flagler Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
176%
Rent
136%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flagler Beach a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flagler Beach residents earn a median household income of $81,193 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,575. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,423 business establishments, including 214 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flagler Beach is $496,800 , 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,370. Median rent is $1,581/month, with 47.3% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Flagler Beach reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 458/100K.

Education

35.5% of adults in Flagler Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flagler Beach has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,250
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density1,479/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,193
Per Capita$64,575
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$5,147M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

B
Home Value$496,800
Rent$1,581
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$456,370
Housing Units3,550
Rent Burden47.3%

Crime

F
Violent247/100K
Property458/100K

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation-1 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Flagler Beach was founded in 1925.
The median home in Flagler Beach was built in 1986.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 214 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.