Florida · Metropolitan Area
South Palm Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 1,667. Residents earn $79,583 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Palm Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. South Palm Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Palm Beach is $79,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in South Palm Beach is $374,200, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
South Palm Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,572 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
South Palm Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 68.5% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 31.5% |
| 135% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,583 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $101,258 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,485 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $176,566 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 71,342 |
| County GDP | $140,506M |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Healthcare | 6,801 |
| Retail | 5,605 |
| Manufacturing | 973 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.22% |
| Commute Time | 37.1 min |
| Work from Home | 29.4% |
| Census Median | $374,200 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $360,414 |
| Median List Price | $372,000 |
| Median List Price | $372,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $511 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 85.9% |
| Price Drops | 18.1% |
| Inventory | 72 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,750 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.22% |
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,572.1/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 873.4/100K |
| Theft | 611.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 87.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.8 inches |
| 63% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5904°N, 80.0380°W |
| County FIPS | 12099 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 15,155/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Retail Stores | 5,605 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Avg Commute | 37.1 min |
| Work from Home | 29.4% |