Living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Palm Beach Gardens · Census data 2020–2024

Palm Beach Gardens has 60,959 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $106,947 (43% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $606,100, the median rent is $2,417/month.

Palm Beach Gardens at a glance

Population
60,959
Median age
51.8State: 42.6
Median household income
$106,947State: $74,568
Median home value
$606,100State: $359,000
Median rent
$2,417/moState: $1,669
Homeowners
73%
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
Average commute
23 min

Is Palm Beach Gardens a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.

Cons: Home values 69% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in December to March.

Cost of living in Palm Beach Gardens

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Palm Beach Gardens the median home value is $606,100, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,417 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,737 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Palm Beach Gardens$606,100
Florida$359,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Palm Beach Gardens$2,417
Florida$1,669
United States$1,413

Palm Beach Gardens median household income

The median household income in Palm Beach Gardens is $106,947 and the income per person is $83,250. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).

Median household income

Palm Beach Gardens$106,947
Florida$74,568
United States$80,734

Housing in Palm Beach Gardens: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
31,400
Owner-occupied
73%
Renter-occupied
27%
Vacant
13.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1995
Average household size
2.21

Palm Beach Gardens demographics

Population
60,959
Median age
51.8
Under 18
16.6%
65 and older
32.5%
Households
27,294
Foreign-born
14.2%
Veterans
6.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White79.2%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black3.2%
Asian3.9%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Palm Beach Gardens ›

Education in Palm Beach Gardens

57.4% of adults 25 and older in Palm Beach Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Palm Beach Gardens57.4%
Florida34.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Palm Beach Gardens

Unemployment rate
3.9%State: 4.8%
Average commute
23 minState: 28 min
Work from home
19.9%
Drive alone
69.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Walk to work
1%
Homes with broadband
95.4%

Palm Beach Gardens vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Palm Beach Gardens60,959$106,947$606,100$2,417
Cabana Colony2,045$89,875$436,600$2,421
Jupiter61,883$110,240$608,600$2,381
Jupiter Farms12,945$138,191$654,200$3,092
Juno Ridge1,072$132,654—$1,441
Limestone Creek1,466$90,910$364,600$2,630
Juno Beach3,890$83,821$803,400$2,527
Lake Park9,081$70,954$394,400$1,600
North Palm Beach13,238$90,049$513,000$2,010

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Living in Palm Beach Gardens: FAQ

What is the median household income in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?

The median household income in Palm Beach Gardens is $106,947, 43% 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 Palm Beach Gardens?

The median home value in Palm Beach Gardens is $606,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.

How much is rent in Palm Beach Gardens?

The median gross rent in Palm Beach Gardens is $2,417 per month, about 35.6% of household income.

Is Palm Beach Gardens, FL a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 69% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Palm Beach Gardens?

The median age in Palm Beach Gardens is 51.8 years (Florida: 42.6).

How long is the commute in Palm Beach Gardens?

The average commute to work in Palm Beach Gardens is 23 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Palm Beach Gardens?

The unemployment rate in Palm Beach Gardens is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Palm Beach Gardens?

57.4% of adults in Palm Beach Gardens 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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