Living in Briny Breezes, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Briny Breezes · Census data 2020–2024
Briny Breezes has 394 residents with a median age of 72.4. The median household income is $65,179 (13% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $254,000, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Briny Breezes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Briny Breezes at a glance
- Population
- 394
- Median age
- 72.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $65,179State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $254,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Briny Breezes a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Briny Breezes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Briny Breezes the median home value is $254,000, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Briny Breezes median household income
The median household income in Briny Breezes is $65,179 and the income per person is $52,750. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Briny Breezes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 628
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 59.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.53
59.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Briny Breezes has many vacation and second homes.
Briny Breezes demographics
- Population
- 394
- Median age
- 72.4
- Under 18
- 2.5%
- 65 and older
- 71.6%
- Households
- 257
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 22.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Briny Breezes ›
Education in Briny Breezes
49.2% of adults 25 and older in Briny Breezes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Briny Breezes
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Briny Breezes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briny Breezes | 394 | $65,179 | $254,000 | $1,188 |
| Ocean Ridge | 1,537 | $128,750 | $1,138,700 | $1,953 |
| Gulf Stream | 785 | $226,563 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| Boynton Beach | 81,435 | $70,074 | $351,100 | $2,041 |
| Golf | 265 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| San Castle | 3,052 | $57,228 | $303,900 | $1,596 |
| Manalapan | 353 | $164,375 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Hypoluxo | 2,798 | $78,214 | $290,900 | $2,194 |
| Delray Beach | 67,979 | $82,041 | $420,300 | $1,961 |
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What is the median household income in Briny Breezes, FL?
The median household income in Briny Breezes is $65,179, 13% 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 Briny Breezes?
The median home value in Briny Breezes is $254,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Briny Breezes?
The median gross rent in Briny Breezes is $1,188 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Briny Breezes, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Briny Breezes?
The median age in Briny Breezes is 72.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Briny Breezes?
The average commute to work in Briny Breezes is 25 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Briny Breezes?
The unemployment rate in Briny Breezes is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Briny Breezes?
49.2% of adults in Briny Breezes 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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