At a Glance
Median Income
$81,193
$64,575 per capita
Home Value
$496,800
Zillow: $446,521
Median Rent
$1,581/mo
47.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
795/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
314 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flagler Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 1.2% (67% 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 $446,521. 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 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 795/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,250
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density1,479/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,193
Per Capita$64,575
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$5,147M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
B
Home Value$496,800
Rent$1,581
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$446,521
Housing Units3,550
Rent Burden47.3%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property795/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary97/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 214 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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