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West Palm Beach, FL
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West Palm Beach, FL
At a Glance
How West Palm Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Palm Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Palm Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Palm Beach residents earn a median household income of $69,261 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,508. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% 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 West Palm Beach is $369,800 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,195. Median rent is $1,709/month, with 36.2% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
West Palm Beach reports 762 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,751/100K. The murder rate is 15.1/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in West Palm Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Palm Beach has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.