At a Glance
Median Income
$50,464
$20,116 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $196,003
Median Rent
$912/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
931/100K
2,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
23.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Pahokee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pahokee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pahokee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pahokee residents earn a median household income of $50,464 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,116. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.6% 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 Pahokee is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,003. Median rent is $912/month, with 40.8% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Pahokee reports 931 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 145% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,526/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Pahokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pahokee has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°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 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,539
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,041/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,464
Per Capita$20,116
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty23.6%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$912
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$196,003
Housing Units1,700
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent931/100K
Property2,526/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault789/100K
Burglary537/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Pahokee was founded in 1922.
The median home in Pahokee was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.5% 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.
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