Florida · Metropolitan Area
Palm Beach is a small city in Florida with a population of 9,234. Residents earn $175,078 per year, which is 133% above the national average.
Based on current data, Palm Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Palm Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Palm Beach is $175,078, which is significantly higher than the national average — 133% above $75,149. This places Palm Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Palm Beach is $1,996,700, making it a premium housing market at 608% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,849 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Palm Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,780 per 100,000, near the national average.
Palm Beach is a highly educated community — 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Palm Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $175,078 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $211,812 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,485 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $176,566 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% 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 | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 37.6% |
| Census Median | $1,996,700 |
| 608% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,099,360 |
| Median List Price | $2,295,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,295,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,831 |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.2% |
| Price Drops | 27.1% |
| Inventory | 351 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,849 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $7,253 |
| Studio | $1,788 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,901 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,254 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,920 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,388 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 21.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.8% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Total Violent | 46.0/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 11.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 34.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,780.4/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 448.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,275.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 57.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.8 inches |
| 63% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6948°N, 80.0419°W |
| County FIPS | 12099 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 68.4% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.93 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,430/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Retail Stores | 5,605 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 37.6% |