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Boynton Beach.
About
Life in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach offers a solid middle ground for people who want to be part of South Florida without the intensity of Miami or Miami Beach. The median household income sits around $71,000, with homes averaging $351,100 and rentals around $1,900 a month—reasonable by South Florida standards but still requiring a realistic budget. Job prospects are decent if you work in healthcare, education, or retail, though many residents commute to nearby Boca Raton or West Palm Beach for work; the average commute runs about 25 minutes.
Boynton Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
29.6%
Broadband Internet
89.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.6% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Boynton Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Boynton Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (43.5%), and 18.8% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
17.1%
of residents
65 and Older
22.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.2%
of households
Married Couples
37.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Boynton Beach
In Boynton Beach, rent runs 22% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
63.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,891
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $404,476 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Boynton Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Boynton Beach is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Boynton Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute26.2 min avg
How Boynton Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Boynton Beach, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Boynton Beach runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
175.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
913.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Boynton Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Palm Beach County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Palm Beach County, which includes Boynton Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Drought | $78,500 |
| 2024 | 23 | Hail | $81.4M |
| 2023 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Funnel Cloud | $418,500 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2020 | 51 | Flood | $39,000 |
| 2019 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Palm Beach County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Palm Beach County, which includes Boynton Beach, is typically good — 279 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
279
per year
Moderate Days
86
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Palm Beach County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 58°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Boynton Beach has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 58°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/69°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/58°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
68.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
66
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 56°F | 3.34" |
| Feb | 77°F | 58°F | 2.81" |
| Mar | 79°F | 61°F | 3.03" |
| Apr | 83°F | 64°F | 3.07" |
| May | 86°F | 68°F | 4.97" |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 9.73" |
| Jul | 90°F | 74°F | 6.69" |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 8.28" |
| Sep | 89°F | 74°F | 8.60" |
| Oct | 86°F | 70°F | 6.36" |
| Nov | 80°F | 64°F | 3.69" |
| Dec | 77°F | 60°F | 3.06" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
15.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Bethesda Hospital East
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-south
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Jfk Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Atlantis
Delray Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Delray Beach
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Boca Raton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Boynton Beach (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 23,757 students · in-state tuition $4,879 · 65% graduate · median earnings $61,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,859 students · in-state tuition $46,450 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,891 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,789 students · in-state tuition $22,400 · 59% graduate · median earnings $48,760 (10 yrs after entry)
Palm Beach Atlantic University
12.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,603 students · in-state tuition $42,250 · 56% graduate · median earnings $55,772 (10 yrs after entry)
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
6.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,315 students · in-state tuition $18,168 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,524 (10 yrs after entry)
South University-West Palm Beach
13.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 39% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 72 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (72 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
72 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
73 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach City Library
100 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach
Cities Near Boynton Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Boynton Beach?
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Boynton Beach FAQ
Is Boynton Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Boynton Beach's median rent is $2,041/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $70,074/year. Median home value is $351,100.
Is Boynton Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Boynton Beach's violent crime rate was 176 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 913 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Boynton Beach, Florida?⌄
Boynton Beach has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Boynton Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Boynton Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,041/month and median household income is $70,074/year. The median home value is $351,100. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Boynton Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Boynton Beach is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from