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Lake Worth Beach, FL
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Lake Worth Beach, FL
At a Glance
How Lake Worth Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Worth Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Worth Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Worth Beach residents earn a median household income of $60,978 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,711. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% 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 Lake Worth Beach is $329,300 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,577. Median rent is $1,439/month, with 35.3% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Lake Worth Beach reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,488/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Lake Worth Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 73.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Worth Beach has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.