At a Glance
Median Income
$103,036
$70,159 per capita
Home Value
$570,400
Zillow: $647,900
Median Rent
$1,774/mo
39.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
457/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
9.4% smoking rate
How Tequesta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tequesta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tequesta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tequesta residents earn a median household income of $103,036 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,159. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% 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 Tequesta is $570,400 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,900. Median rent is $1,774/month, with 39.3% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Tequesta reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 457/100K.
Education
48.9% of adults in Tequesta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tequesta has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,118
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density3,343/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,036
Per Capita$70,159
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B+
Home Value$570,400
Rent$1,774
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$647,900
Housing Units3,539
Rent Burden39.3%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property457/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain72.2 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Tequesta was built in 1978.
32.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.