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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 86.9% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.1% |
| 2% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,042 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,191 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,485 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $176,566 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 71,342 |
| County GDP | $140,506M |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Healthcare | 6,801 |
| Retail | 5,605 |
| Manufacturing | 973 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
| Census Median | $456,700 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $611,192 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $412 |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% |
| Price Drops | 24.7% |
| Inventory | 223 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,929 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,838 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 23.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Total Violent | 152.9/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.1/100K |
| Robbery | 40.2/100K |
| Assault | 104.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,317.4/100K |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 603.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,552.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 160.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 72.2 inches |
| 90% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,003/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8203°N, 80.0569°W |
| County FIPS | 12099 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.3% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,003/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Retail Stores | 5,605 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |