At a Glance
Median Income
$117,689
$64,875 per capita
Home Value
$532,100
Zillow: $604,319
Median Rent
$1,965/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
395/100K
3,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Palm City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palm City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palm City 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 City residents earn a median household income of $117,689 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,875. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,584 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palm City is $532,100 , 89% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $604,319. Median rent is $1,965/month, with 27.1% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Palm City reports 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,982/100K.
Education
47.9% of adults in Palm City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palm City has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population25,699
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,854/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,689
Per Capita$64,875
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$12,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A
Home Value$532,100
Rent$1,965
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$604,319
Housing Units11,579
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent395/100K
Property3,982/100K
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain62.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Palm City was built in 1992.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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