Living in Jupiter Island, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jupiter Island · Census data 2020–2024
Jupiter Island has 845 residents with a median age of 64.4. The median household income is $219,722 (195% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Jupiter Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jupiter Island at a glance
- Population
- 845
- Median age
- 64.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $219,722State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Jupiter Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 195% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Home values 457% higher than the state median; unemployment of 21%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Jupiter Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jupiter Island the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Jupiter Island median household income
The median household income in Jupiter Island is $219,722 and the income per person is $217,488. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Jupiter Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 685
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 47.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.99
47.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jupiter Island has many vacation and second homes.
Jupiter Island demographics
- Population
- 845
- Median age
- 64.4
- Under 18
- 3.2%
- 65 and older
- 48.9%
- Households
- 358
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jupiter Island ›
Education in Jupiter Island
66.5% of adults 25 and older in Jupiter Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 31.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jupiter Island
- Unemployment rate
- 21%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 49.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Jupiter Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Island | 845 | $219,722 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Hobe Sound | 13,817 | $63,484 | $394,700 | $1,129 |
| Tequesta | 6,193 | $98,271 | $572,800 | $1,852 |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony | 511 | $155,000 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Limestone Creek | 1,466 | $90,910 | $364,600 | $2,630 |
| Jupiter | 61,883 | $110,240 | $608,600 | $2,381 |
| Port Salerno | 11,184 | $67,436 | $352,600 | $1,440 |
| Jupiter Farms | 12,945 | $138,191 | $654,200 | $3,092 |
| Juno Beach | 3,890 | $83,821 | $803,400 | $2,527 |
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What is the median household income in Jupiter Island, FL?
The median household income in Jupiter Island is $219,722, 195% higher 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 Jupiter Island?
The median home value in Jupiter Island is $2,000,001, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Jupiter Island, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 195% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: home values 457% higher than the state median; unemployment of 21%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Jupiter Island?
The median age in Jupiter Island is 64.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Jupiter Island?
The average commute to work in Jupiter Island is 15 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jupiter Island?
The unemployment rate in Jupiter Island is 21% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jupiter Island?
66.5% of adults in Jupiter Island 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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