At a Glance
Median Income
$71,840
$39,634 per capita
Home Value
$317,200
Zillow: $337,170
Median Rent
$1,747/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
3,409/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
336 sunny days/yr
How Palm Coast Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palm Coast's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palm Coast a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palm Coast residents earn a median household income of $71,840 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,634. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,423 business establishments, including 214 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palm Coast is $317,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,170. Median rent is $1,747/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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Palm Coast reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,409/100K.
Education
28.8% of adults in Palm Coast hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palm Coast has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population94,362
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,840
Per Capita$39,634
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$5,147M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A
Home Value$317,200
Rent$1,747
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$337,170
Housing Units40,591
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property3,409/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days336/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Palm Coast was founded in 1969.
The median home in Palm Coast was built in 2001.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 214 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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