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North Palm Beach.
About
Life in North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach is a community of 13,089 people in Florida. The median household income is $90,049, median rent runs about $2,010 per month, and median home values are around $513,000. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
North Palm Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
57.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
9.8%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.8% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in North Palm Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Palm Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (10.5%), and 7.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.0%
of residents
65 and Older
34.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
16.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.1%
of households
Married Couples
42.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.04
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 20% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in North Palm Beach
In North Palm Beach, rent runs 20% above the FL average, and home values are 43% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,398
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
23.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $632,607 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in North Palm Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Palm Beach County, which includes North Palm Beach, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
North Palm Beach: Palm Beach County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Palm Beach County (county-wide) · Annual averages
North Palm Beach is less than 1% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What North Palm 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
Commute20.1 min avg
How North Palm Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Palm Beach, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 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 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Palm Beach runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
111.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
437.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Palm 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 North Palm 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
North Palm Beach 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 North Palm 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
North Palm Beach is less than 1% 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
North Palm Beach 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
61.7"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Palm Beach
Uninsured
8.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Palm Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Palm Beach Gardens
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4 mi away · West Palm Beach
St Mary's Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 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.
Education16.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach's student/teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Palm Beach (within 15 miles)
Palm Beach Atlantic University
8.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,603 students · in-state tuition $42,250 · 56% graduate · median earnings $55,772 (10 yrs after entry)
South University-West Palm Beach
12.5 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: Big Cypress National Preserve, 86 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (86 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
86 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach Public Library
303 Anchorage Drive, North Palm Beach
Cities Near North Palm Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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North Palm Beach FAQ
Is North Palm Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
North Palm Beach's median rent is $2,010/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $90,049/year. Median home value is $513,000.
Is North Palm Beach, Florida safe?⌄
North Palm Beach's violent crime rate was 111 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 437 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Palm Beach, Florida?⌄
Palm Beach County, which includes North Palm Beach, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Palm Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in North Palm Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,010/month and median household income is $90,049/year. The median home value is $513,000. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Palm Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in North Palm Beach is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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