At a Glance
Median Income
$91,042
$70,191 per capita
Home Value
$456,700
Zillow: $611,192
Median Rent
$1,929/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
836/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How North Palm Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Palm Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Palm Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Palm Beach residents earn a median household income of $91,042 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,191. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 North Palm Beach is $456,700 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $611,192. Median rent is $1,929/month, with 33.2% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
North Palm Beach reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 836/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.3% of adults in North Palm Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13,089
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density4,003/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,042
Per Capita$70,191
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B+
Home Value$456,700
Rent$1,929
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$611,192
Housing Units8,420
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property836/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary105/100K
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain72.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
North Palm Beach was founded in 1956.
The median home in North Palm Beach was built in 1972.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.