At a Glance
Median Income
$196,806
$176,070 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,622,569
Median Rent
$2,019/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
1,684/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.1%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Gulf Stream Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gulf Stream's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gulf Stream a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gulf Stream residents earn a median household income of $196,806 , which is 162% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $176,070. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% 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 Gulf Stream is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,622,569. Median rent is $2,019/month, with 35.7% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Gulf Stream reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,684/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.1% of adults in Gulf Stream hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gulf Stream has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population766
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density970/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$196,806
Per Capita$176,070
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,019
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$2,622,569
Housing Units593
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property1,684/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault224/100K
Burglary224/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain63.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.1%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations43
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Gulf Stream was built in 1977.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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