Florida · Metropolitan Area
Palm Beach Shores is a small town in Florida with a population of 1,290. Residents earn $82,083 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Palm Beach Shores receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Palm Beach Shores offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Palm Beach Shores is $82,083, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Palm Beach Shores is $657,200, making it a premium housing market at 133% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,822 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Palm Beach Shores is below the national average at 253 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,630 per 100,000, 136% above the national average.
Palm Beach Shores is a highly educated community — 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Palm Beach Shores 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 | 92.0% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,083 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $89,015 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,485 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $176,566 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% 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 | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $657,200 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $795,236 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,822 |
| 57% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 23.2% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Total Violent | 252.5/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 168.4/100K |
| Assault | 84.2/100K |
| Total Property | 4,629.6/100K |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 757.6/100K |
| Theft | 3,367.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 505.1/100K |
| 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 | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.7774°N, 80.0344°W |
| County FIPS | 12099 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.9% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,448/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Retail Stores | 5,605 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Avg Commute | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |