Lake Worth Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Palm Beach County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
42,650 Population 7,241/sq mi density
$60,978 Median Income $29,711 per capita
$329,300 Home Value $442,534 Zillow
$1,439 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$60,978 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$329,300 home value, $1,439/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Worth Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,978
19% below
$29,711 per capita
Home Value
$329,300
17% above
Zillow: $442,534
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
24% above
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
73.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
117%
Rent
124%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Worth 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

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 6.5% (81% 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 $442,534. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population42,650
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density7,241/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born40.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,978
Per Capita$29,711
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485

Housing

B+
Home Value$329,300
Rent$1,439
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$442,534
Housing Units17,303
Rent Burden35.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death7,624/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+73.2%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries33

Did You Know?

Lake Worth Beach was founded in 1912.
The median home in Lake Worth Beach was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
40.0% 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.