Royal Palm Beach, FL

Florida · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
39,089 Population
$92,382 Median Income
$389,300 Home Value
$2,192 Median Rent
76°F Avg Temperature
269 Violent Crime / 100K
41.5 yrs Median Age
35.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.7
Economy
4.3
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.9
Education

People

Population39,089
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density3,438/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 46.6%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$92,382
Per Capita Income$40,918
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate3.1%
County GDP$140,506M

Housing

4.3/5
Home Value (Census)$389,300
Zillow Value$478,398
Median Rent$2,192
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,526

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Depression16.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime269/100K
Property Crime2,402/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft130.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Jan / Jul66° / 83°
Rain62 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

3.9/5
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.60
Libraries (County)33

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Work From Home9.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Royal Palm Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$92,382
Home Value$389,300
Median Rent$2,192
Poverty Rate3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+35.8%
Unemployment2.8%
Violent Crime268.7 /100K
Avg Temperature75.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population39,089
Population Density3,438 per sq mi
Median Age41.5 years
Male45.3%
Female54.7%
Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46.6% Black 26.8% Hispanic 1.9% Other 24.7%
White46.6%
Black or African American26.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races24.7%

Language

English Only69.6%
Spanish Speakers30.4%
English 69.6% Spanish 30.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.0%
Health Insurance90.2%

Income

23% above avg
Median Household Income$92,382
Per Capita Income$40,918
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,485
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$176,566

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate3.1%
Total Establishments (County)71,342
County GDP$140,506M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,308
Healthcare Facilities6,801
Retail Stores5,605
Manufacturing973
Total Establishments71,342

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,308 Healthcare 6,801 Retail 5,605 Manufacturing 973

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$176,566
Avg Property Tax Paid$15,778

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.2 min
Work From Home9.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

38% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$389,300
Zillow Home Value Index$478,398

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$545,000
Price Per Sq Ft$264
Homes Sold (month)46
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops22.7%
Active Inventory242

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied80.1%

Rental Costs

88% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,192
Zillow Rent Index$2,742

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedroom$1,526
3 Bedroom$1,971
4 Bedroom$2,261

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$15,778
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.05%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression16.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.2%
Regular Checkup76.5%
Premature Death Rate7,624 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access95.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)6,801
Restaurants (County)3,308

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime268.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape29.9 /100K
Robbery38.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault200.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,401.9 /100K
Burglary263.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,008.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft130.3 /100K
Arson21.7 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)217

Temperature

66°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average75.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation61.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Land Area11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²)
Population Density3,438 per sq mi
Latitude26.6990°
Longitude-80.2276°
County FIPS12099

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.2%
D 50%

Democrat +0.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.8%
High School+92.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.60

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,438 per sq mi
Land Area11.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)6
Public Libraries (County)33

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)217

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