At a Glance
Median Income
$63,397
$47,893 per capita
Home Value
$363,100
Zillow: $410,459
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
395/100K
3,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Jensen Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jensen Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jensen 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
Jensen Beach residents earn a median household income of $63,397 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,893. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,584 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jensen Beach is $363,100 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,459. Median rent is $1,227/month, with 32.7% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Jensen Beach reports 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,982/100K.
Education
36.6% of adults in Jensen Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jensen Beach has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population12,456
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density1,787/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,397
Per Capita$47,893
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$12,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
B
Home Value$363,100
Rent$1,227
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$410,459
Housing Units7,178
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent395/100K
Property3,982/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain58.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Jensen Beach was built in 1983.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.