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Lake Worth Beach.
About
Life in Lake Worth Beach
If you're considering Lake Worth Beach, understand upfront that you're looking at a working-class, diverse community rather than a polished beach town—and for many people, that's exactly the appeal. The median household income sits around $61,000, and while the median home value of $401,200 is reasonable for South Florida, median rent of $1,545 reflects the reality of coastal living. The city is genuinely multicultural: about 39% of residents were born outside the US, with strong Caribbean and Latin American communities, and only 45% speak English only at home.
Lake Worth Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Foreign-Born
40.7%
Broadband Internet
83.2%
of households
Population Growth
+4.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.7% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Lake Worth Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lake Worth Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (35.2%), and 43.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.3%
of households
Married Couples
29.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
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 7% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Lake Worth Beach
In Lake Worth Beach, rent runs 7% below the FL average, and home values are 12% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
64.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,439
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $442,035 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Lake Worth Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth 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
Commute26.8 min avg
How Lake Worth Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lake Worth Beach, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 38 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 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lake Worth Beach, runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
187.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
721.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Lake Worth 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
Lake Worth Beach is about 3% 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 Lake Worth 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
Lake Worth Beach is about 3% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 60°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lake Worth Beach has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 60°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/67°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/71°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/60°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
137
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 58°F | 3.47" |
| Feb | 77°F | 60°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 79°F | 63°F | 3.31" |
| Apr | 82°F | 68°F | 3.68" |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 4.91" |
| Jun | 88°F | 75°F | 8.48" |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 5.63" |
| Aug | 90°F | 77°F | 8.68" |
| Sep | 88°F | 76°F | 7.96" |
| Oct | 85°F | 73°F | 5.90" |
| Nov | 80°F | 66°F | 3.62" |
| Dec | 77°F | 62°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lake Worth Beach
Uninsured
29.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lake Worth Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Jfk Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Atlantis
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-south
Psychiatric · 5.5 mi away · Boynton Beach
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · West Palm Beach
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.
Education16.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach's student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lake Worth Beach (within 15 miles)
Palm Beach Atlantic University
5.9 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
13.1 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
10.1 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: Big Cypress National Preserve, 78 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (78 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
78 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
79 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach Public Library
15 North M Street, Lake Worth
Cities Near Lake Worth Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lake Worth Beach?
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Lake Worth Beach FAQ
Is Lake Worth Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Lake Worth Beach's median rent is $1,545/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $61,200/year. Median home value is $401,200.
Is Lake Worth Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Lake Worth Beach is policed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 188 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 721 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?⌄
Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Lake Worth Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,545/month and median household income is $61,200/year. The median home value is $401,200. About 65% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Lake Worth Beach is 27 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