Living in Tequesta, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tequesta · Census data 2020–2024
Tequesta has 6,193 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $98,271 (32% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $572,800, the median rent is $1,852/month.
Tequesta at a glance
- Population
- 6,193
- Median age
- 52State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $98,271State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $572,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,852/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Tequesta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Tequesta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tequesta the median home value is $572,800, 72% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,852 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,494 a month in housing costs.
Tequesta median household income
The median household income in Tequesta is $98,271 and the income per person is $72,785. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Tequesta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,424
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.17
Tequesta demographics
- Population
- 6,193
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.1%
- Households
- 2,795
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tequesta ›
Education in Tequesta
51.7% of adults 25 and older in Tequesta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tequesta
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 39%
- Drive alone
- 53.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Tequesta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tequesta | 6,193 | $98,271 | $572,800 | $1,852 |
| Limestone Creek | 1,466 | $90,910 | $364,600 | $2,630 |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony | 511 | $155,000 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Jupiter | 61,883 | $110,240 | $608,600 | $2,381 |
| Jupiter Island | 845 | $219,722 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Juno Beach | 3,890 | $83,821 | $803,400 | $2,527 |
| Jupiter Farms | 12,945 | $138,191 | $654,200 | $3,092 |
| Cabana Colony | 2,045 | $89,875 | $436,600 | $2,421 |
| Hobe Sound | 13,817 | $63,484 | $394,700 | $1,129 |
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What is the median household income in Tequesta, FL?
The median household income in Tequesta is $98,271, 32% 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 Tequesta?
The median home value in Tequesta is $572,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Tequesta?
The median gross rent in Tequesta is $1,852 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Tequesta, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Tequesta?
The median age in Tequesta is 52 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Tequesta?
The average commute to work in Tequesta is 29 minutes; 39% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tequesta?
The unemployment rate in Tequesta is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tequesta?
51.7% of adults in Tequesta 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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