Living in Palm Beach, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Palm Beach. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 1,710
Palm Beach at a Glance
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,727
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
3.8 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.7 per 1K
Walk Score
72/100
Very Walkable
Median Income
$232,279
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 31
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Score: 92.24192263327507
Population
1,710
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$1,727
Median Income
$232,279
Affordability Index
55
Homeownership Rate
88.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
609% above nat'l avg
48% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
3.8 per 1K
Property Crime
21.5 per 1K
3% above nat'l avg
23% above nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.7 per 1K, Property crime 17.5 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
72/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
67/100
50% above nat'l avg
Very Walkable
N/A
67
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
31 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
26% below nat'l avg
22% above nat'l avg