At a Glance
Median Income
$118,280
$85,553 per capita
Home Value
$646,200
Zillow: $626,924
Median Rent
$1,804/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
7.9% smoking rate
How Palm Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palm Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palm Valley a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palm Valley residents earn a median household income of $118,280 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,553. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,090 business establishments, including 2,310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palm Valley is $646,200 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $626,924. Median rent is $1,804/month, with 37.1% 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 1991.
Education
68.1% of adults in Palm Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palm Valley has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population19,775
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density1,621/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,280
Per Capita$85,553
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
B+
Home Value$646,200
Rent$1,804
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$626,924
Housing Units9,544
Rent Burden37.1%
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death11,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Palm Valley was built in 1991.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 2,310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 142 fatal vehicle crashes.