At a Glance
Median Income
$92,000
$49,175 per capita
Home Value
$264,400
Zillow: $251,730
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
312 sunny days/yr
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
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palm Valley residents earn a median household income of $92,000 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,175. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palm Valley is $264,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,730. Median rent is $1,225/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Palm Valley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 320/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.8% of adults in Palm Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palm Valley has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,650
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density2,750/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,000
Per Capita$49,175
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,400
Rent$1,225
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$251,730
Housing Units797
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property320/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain28.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Palm Valley was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Valley International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.