At a Glance
Median Income
$62,976
$29,276 per capita
Home Value
$244,100
Zillow: $351,090
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.0% smoking rate
How Palm River-Clair Mel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palm River-Clair Mel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palm River-Clair Mel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palm River-Clair Mel residents earn a median household income of $62,976 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,276. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,449 business establishments, including 2,937 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palm River-Clair Mel is $244,100 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,090. Median rent is $1,439/month, with 35.2% 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 1989.
Education
22.7% of adults in Palm River-Clair Mel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palm River-Clair Mel has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,719
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,340/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.9%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,976
Per Capita$29,276
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447
Housing
A
Home Value$244,100
Rent$1,439
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$351,090
Housing Units10,112
Rent Burden35.2%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation17 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Palm River-Clair Mel was built in 1989.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
22.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,937 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 215 fatal vehicle crashes.