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Lantana.
About
Life in Lantana
Lantana is a community of 11,845 people in Florida. The median household income is $69,677, median rent runs about $1,758 per month, and median home values are around $396,200. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lantana at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Foreign-Born
36.5%
Broadband Internet
90.0%
of households
Population Growth
+6.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.5% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Lantana: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lantana, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (51.5%), and 21.1% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
16.5%
of residents
65 and Older
21.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.7%
of households
Married Couples
34.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
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 about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Lantana
In Lantana, home values are 10% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
67.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
40.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,447
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Lantana and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Palm Beach County, which includes Lantana, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Lantana: Palm Beach County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Palm Beach County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lantana is less than 1% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lantana 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
Commute22.6 min avg
How Lantana residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lantana, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 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 68% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Lantana runs 68% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
670.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
3,337.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Lantana 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 Lantana, 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
Lantana is less than 1% 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 Lantana, 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
Lantana is less than 1% 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
Lantana 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
63.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
74
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 | 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 Lantana
Uninsured
15.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lantana's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Jfk Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Atlantis
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-south
Psychiatric · 3.2 mi away · Boynton Beach
Bethesda Hospital East
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Boynton 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 Lantana
Lantana's student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.2%
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 Lantana (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
8.4 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
10.9 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
11.6 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, 76 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lantana
Lantana has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (76 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
76 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
76 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lantana
Lantana Public Library
205 West Ocean Avenue, Lantana
Cities Near Lantana
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lantana FAQ
Is Lantana, Florida affordable?⌄
Lantana's median rent is $1,758/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $70,012/year. Median home value is $396,200.
Is Lantana, Florida safe?⌄
Lantana's violent crime rate was 671 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is significantly above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3337 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lantana, Florida?⌄
Palm Beach County, which includes Lantana, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lantana, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Lantana is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,758/month and median household income is $70,012/year. The median home value is $396,200. About 68% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lantana, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Lantana is 23 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