At a Glance
Median Income
$110,563
$82,983 per capita
Home Value
$554,300
Zillow: $671,040
Median Rent
$2,269/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
2,263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Palm Beach Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palm Beach Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palm Beach Gardens 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
Palm Beach Gardens residents earn a median household income of $110,563 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,983. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% 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 Palm Beach Gardens is $554,300 , 97% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $671,040. Median rent is $2,269/month, with 35.6% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Palm Beach Gardens reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,263/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.
Education
56.7% of adults in Palm Beach Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palm Beach Gardens has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population59,751
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,563
Per Capita$82,983
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B+
Home Value$554,300
Rent$2,269
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$671,040
Housing Units30,855
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property2,263/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary124/100K
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Palm Beach Gardens was founded in 1959.
The median home in Palm Beach Gardens was built in 1994.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% 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.