Living in North Palm Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Palm Beach · Census data 2020–2024
North Palm Beach has 13,238 residents with a median age of 57. The median household income is $90,049 (21% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $513,000, the median rent is $2,010/month.
North Palm Beach at a glance
- Population
- 13,238
- Median age
- 57State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $90,049State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $513,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,010/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is North Palm Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in North Palm Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Palm Beach the median home value is $513,000, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,010 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,833 a month in housing costs.
North Palm Beach median household income
The median household income in North Palm Beach is $90,049 and the income per person is $75,195. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in North Palm Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,427
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 23.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.04
North Palm Beach demographics
- Population
- 13,238
- Median age
- 57
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 34.6%
- Households
- 6,478
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Palm Beach ›
Education in North Palm Beach
50.2% of adults 25 and older in North Palm Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Palm Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
North Palm Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Palm Beach | 13,238 | $90,049 | $513,000 | $2,010 |
| Lake Park | 9,081 | $70,954 | $394,400 | $1,600 |
| Juno Ridge | 1,072 | $132,654 | — | $1,441 |
| Riviera Beach | 38,657 | $68,060 | $354,500 | $1,702 |
| Cabana Colony | 2,045 | $89,875 | $436,600 | $2,421 |
| Palm Beach Shores | 1,248 | $86,786 | $647,400 | $1,842 |
| Juno Beach | 3,890 | $83,821 | $803,400 | $2,527 |
| Mangonia Park | 2,384 | $60,781 | $338,100 | $1,723 |
| West Palm Beach | 122,290 | $73,446 | $414,200 | $1,772 |
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What is the median household income in North Palm Beach, FL?
The median household income in North Palm Beach is $90,049, 21% 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 North Palm Beach?
The median home value in North Palm Beach is $513,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in North Palm Beach?
The median gross rent in North Palm Beach is $2,010 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is North Palm Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Palm Beach?
The median age in North Palm Beach is 57 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in North Palm Beach?
The average commute to work in North Palm Beach is 20 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Palm Beach?
The unemployment rate in North Palm Beach is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Palm Beach?
50.2% of adults in North Palm 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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