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Living in
Jupiter.
About
Life in Jupiter
Living in Jupiter means accepting a distinctly upscale Florida lifestyle with trade-offs that come with the territory. Median home prices sit around $608,600 with rent averaging $2,381 monthly, making it a pricey community that attracts retirees and affluent professionals—the median age is 46.7 years and over half of residents have college degrees. The job market is solid with a 3.5% unemployment rate, though many residents commute roughly 23 minutes to West Palm Beach or Miami for work.
Jupiter at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Foreign-Born
17.5%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.5% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Jupiter: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jupiter, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (25.4%), and 13.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
24.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.2%
of households
Married Couples
51.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
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 43% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Jupiter
In Jupiter, rent runs 43% above the FL average, and home values are 70% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,160
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
18.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $704,524 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Jupiter and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jupiter is 0.4 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Jupiter 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
Commute24.9 min avg
How Jupiter residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jupiter, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 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 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Jupiter runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
126.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
606.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Jupiter 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 Jupiter, 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
Jupiter is about 4% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Palm Beach County, which includes Jupiter, 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
Jupiter is about 4% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 60°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jupiter has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 60°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/67°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/60°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
72.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 58°F | 3.85" |
| Feb | 76°F | 59°F | 3.85" |
| Mar | 79°F | 62°F | 4.94" |
| Apr | 83°F | 67°F | 4.15" |
| May | 85°F | 72°F | 6.13" |
| Jun | 89°F | 75°F | 10.06" |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 6.39" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 8.69" |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 8.10" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 6.68" |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 4.75" |
| Dec | 77°F | 62°F | 4.60" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jupiter
Jupiter has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Jupiter Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Palm Beach Gardens
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 9.4 mi away · West Palm Beach
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-north
Psychiatric · 11.9 mi away · Magnonia Park
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.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jupiter
Jupiter's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 53.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Jupiter (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 112 students · in-state tuition $9,518 · 36% graduate · median earnings $41,247 (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: Big Cypress National Preserve, 89 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jupiter
Jupiter has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (89 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
89 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Jupiter
Jupiter Branch Library
705 N. Military Trail, Jupiter
Cities Near Jupiter
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Jupiter?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Jupiter FAQ
Is Jupiter, Florida affordable?⌄
Jupiter's median rent is $2,381/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $110,240/year. Median home value is $608,600.
Is Jupiter, Florida safe?⌄
Jupiter's violent crime rate was 126 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 607 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jupiter, Florida?⌄
Jupiter has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jupiter, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Jupiter is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,381/month and median household income is $110,240/year. The median home value is $608,600. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jupiter, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Jupiter is 25 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