At a Glance
Median Income
$69,677
$42,784 per capita
Home Value
$374,800
Zillow: $300,212
Median Rent
$1,590/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
13.1% smoking rate
How Lantana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lantana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lantana a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lantana residents earn a median household income of $69,677 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,784. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Lantana is $374,800 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,212. Median rent is $1,590/month, with 36.5% 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 1970.
Education
23.9% of adults in Lantana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lantana 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
Population11,845
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density4,998/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born30.4%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,677
Per Capita$42,784
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B+
Home Value$374,800
Rent$1,590
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$300,212
Housing Units5,626
Rent Burden36.5%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
Elevation15 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Lantana was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
30.4% 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.