Florida · Metropolitan Area
Tequesta is a small city in Florida with a population of 6,118. Residents earn $103,036 per year, which is 37% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tequesta receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Tequesta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tequesta is $103,036, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Tequesta among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Tequesta is $570,400, making it a premium housing market at 102% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,774 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Tequesta is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,078 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Tequesta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.4% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,036 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,159 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,485 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $176,566 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% 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 | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 32.3% |
| Census Median | $570,400 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $634,074 |
| Median List Price | $798,500 |
| Median List Price | $798,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $493 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.3% |
| Price Drops | 30.3% |
| Inventory | 66 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,774 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,254 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 23.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Total Violent | 51.3/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 51.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,078.0/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 496.2/100K |
| Theft | 513.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 68.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 72.2 inches |
| 90% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9649°N, 80.1132°W |
| County FIPS | 12099 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.9% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,343/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Retail Stores | 5,605 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 32.3% |