At a Glance
Median Income
$92,382
$40,918 per capita
Home Value
$389,300
Zillow: $486,569
Median Rent
$2,192/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
159/100K
1,478/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
11.0% smoking rate
How Royal Palm Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royal Palm Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royal Palm Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royal Palm Beach residents earn a median household income of $92,382 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,918. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royal Palm Beach is $389,300 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,569. Median rent is $2,192/month, with 31.7% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Royal Palm Beach reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,478/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.8% of adults in Royal Palm Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royal Palm Beach has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population39,089
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density3,438/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born28.9%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,382
Per Capita$40,918
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
A
Home Value$389,300
Rent$2,192
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$486,569
Housing Units13,831
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent159/100K
Property1,478/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary53/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Royal Palm Beach was founded in 1959.
The median home in Royal Palm Beach was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
28.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.