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South Palm Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Palm Beach County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,667 Population 15,155/sq mi density
$79,583 Median Income $101,258 per capita
$374,200 Home Value $360,414 Zillow
$1,750 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,583 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$374,200 home value, $1,750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Palm Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,583
6% above
$101,258 per capita
Home Value
$374,200
33% above
Zillow: $360,414
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
50% above
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
31% above
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
24% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr

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

Each bar shows South Palm Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
133%
Rent
150%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Palm Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Palm Beach residents earn a median household income of $79,583 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $101,258. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 South Palm Beach is $374,200 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,414. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 26.0% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

South Palm Beach reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 202/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

44.2% of adults in South Palm Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,667
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density15,155/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,583
Per Capita$101,258
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485

Housing

A
Home Value$374,200
Rent$1,750
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$360,414
Housing Units1,979
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property202/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity24.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,624/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation15 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in South Palm Beach was built in 1975.
29.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.