North Palm Beach, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

North Palm Beach is a small city in Florida with a population of 13,089. Residents earn $91,042 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
13,089 Population 4,003/sq mi density
$91,042 Median Income $70,191 per capita
$456,700 Home Value $611,192 Zillow
$1,929 Median Rent
76°F Avg Temperature
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,317 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,042 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$456,700 home value, $1,929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,042
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $456,700
62% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 153/100K
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.3%
49% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,929
66% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.8%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

How North Palm Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,089
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density4,003/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,042
Per Capita$70,191
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$140,506M
Commute20 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$456,700
Rent$1,929
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$611,192

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property2,317/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault105/100K
Burglary603/100K

Health

Obesity23.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.1%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+96.7%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
EV Stations1
Libraries33

Is North Palm Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Palm Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. North Palm Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Palm Beach is $91,042, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Palm Beach is $456,700, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,929 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in North Palm Beach is below the national average at 153 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,317 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

North Palm Beach is a highly educated community — 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

North Palm Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

North Palm Beach has a population of 13,089 with a density of 4,003 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.4%), with 2.2% Black.

Population

13,089
Total Population
4,003
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

North Palm Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.9%
11% above US avg
Spanish13.1%
2% below US avg

Social Characteristics

North Palm Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Palm Beach is $91,042, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: North Palm Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,042
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$70,191
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
IRS Avg AGI$176,566

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)71,342
County GDP$140,506M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,308
Healthcare6,801
Retail5,605
Manufacturing973

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,778
351% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Work from Home17.8%

Walkability

The median home value in North Palm Beach is $456,700, 62% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,929 (66% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $611,192.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$456,700
62% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$611,192
Median List Price$460,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$460,000
$/Sq Ft$412
Homes Sold28
Sale-to-List Ratio94.7%
Price Drops24.7%
Inventory223

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,929
66% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,838

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,778
351% above US avg
Effective Rate3.45%
In North Palm Beach, 23.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.1% report depression. 17.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: North Palm Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.8%
26% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity17.8%
Depression18.1%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.5%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death7,624/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access95.9%
Healthcare Facilities6,801
North Palm Beach has a violent crime rate of 153 per 100,000 residents, 60% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,317 per 100,000 (18% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: North Palm Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent152.9/100K
60% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape8.1/100K
Robbery40.2/100K
Assault104.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,317.4/100K
18% above US avg
Burglary603.5/100K
Theft1,552.9/100K
Vehicle Theft160.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)217

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
North Palm Beach has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 72.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall72.2 inches
90% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density4,003/sq mi
Coordinates26.8203°N, 80.0569°W
County FIPS12099
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.2%
D 50%

Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.3%
49% above US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,003/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries33
Healthcare Facilities6,801
Restaurants3,308
Retail Stores5,605

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)217
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Work from Home17.8%

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