Living in Boynton Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boynton Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Boynton Beach has 81,435 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $70,074 (6% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $351,100, the median rent is $2,041/month.
Boynton Beach at a glance
- Population
- 81,435
- Median age
- 42.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $70,074State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $351,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,041/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Boynton Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Boynton Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boynton Beach the median home value is $351,100, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,041 per month, which is 38.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,045 a month in housing costs.
Boynton Beach median household income
The median household income in Boynton Beach is $70,074 and the income per person is $38,859. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Boynton Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 40,684
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.44
Boynton Beach demographics
- Population
- 81,435
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 32,882
- Foreign-born
- 29.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boynton Beach ›
Education in Boynton Beach
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Boynton Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boynton Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Boynton Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach | 81,435 | $70,074 | $351,100 | $2,041 |
| Ocean Ridge | 1,537 | $128,750 | $1,138,700 | $1,953 |
| Briny Breezes | 394 | $65,179 | $254,000 | $1,188 |
| Golf | 265 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| San Castle | 3,052 | $57,228 | $303,900 | $1,596 |
| Gulf Stream | 785 | $226,563 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| Hypoluxo | 2,798 | $78,214 | $290,900 | $2,194 |
| Manalapan | 353 | $164,375 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Seminole Manor | 2,678 | $66,154 | $296,100 | $1,799 |
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What is the median household income in Boynton Beach, FL?
The median household income in Boynton Beach is $70,074, 6% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Boynton Beach?
The median home value in Boynton Beach is $351,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Boynton Beach?
The median gross rent in Boynton Beach is $2,041 per month, about 38.4% of household income.
Is Boynton Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Boynton Beach?
The median age in Boynton Beach is 42.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Boynton Beach?
The average commute to work in Boynton Beach is 26 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boynton Beach?
The unemployment rate in Boynton Beach is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boynton Beach?
32.1% of adults in Boynton Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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