At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$258,037 per capita
Home Value
$1,736,800
Zillow: $3,103,587
Bachelor's Degree+
74.2%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
9.3% smoking rate
How Golf Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golf a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Golf residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $258,037. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golf is $1,736,800 , 516% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,103,587. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
74.2% of adults in Golf hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golf has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population244
Median Age70.9 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$258,037
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,736,800
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$3,103,587
Housing Units153
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain63.6 in/yr
Elevation18 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.2%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+34.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute18 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Golf was built in 1981.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.