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Palm Beach Gardens.
About
Life in Palm Beach Gardens
If you're considering moving to Palm Beach Gardens, understand that you're choosing a prosperous, car-dependent suburb rather than an urban center. The median home price sits around $606,000 and median rent at $2,417 monthly, which reflects the area's affluence—nearly 57% of residents hold bachelor's degrees, and the median household income exceeds $110,000. The job market is solid with only 3.5% unemployment, though most employment requires a commute averaging 23 minutes.
Palm Beach Gardens at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
51.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
+8.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Palm Beach Gardens: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Palm Beach Gardens, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (10.2%), and 7.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.6%
of residents
65 and Older
32.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.4%
of households
Married Couples
51.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
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 45% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Palm Beach Gardens
In Palm Beach Gardens, rent runs 45% above the FL average, and home values are 69% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,772
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $696,122 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Palm Beach Gardens and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens 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
Commute22.9 min avg
How Palm Beach Gardens residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Palm Beach Gardens, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 75% 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Palm Beach Gardens runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
71.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,148.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens, 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
Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens, 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
Palm Beach Gardens is about 4% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 57°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Palm Beach Gardens has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 57°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/65°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/70°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
75°/57°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
66.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 56°F | 3.38" |
| Feb | 75°F | 57°F | 2.64" |
| Mar | 77°F | 60°F | 3.76" |
| Apr | 81°F | 64°F | 3.18" |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 6.36" |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 9.22" |
| Jul | 89°F | 75°F | 7.23" |
| Aug | 89°F | 75°F | 8.28" |
| Sep | 88°F | 75°F | 8.38" |
| Oct | 85°F | 71°F | 5.96" |
| Nov | 80°F | 65°F | 3.85" |
| Dec | 75°F | 60°F | 3.76" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 5.7 mi away · West Palm Beach
Jupiter Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Jupiter
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-north
Psychiatric · 9.1 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.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 57.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Palm Beach Gardens (within 15 miles)
Palm Beach Atlantic University
12.1 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
10.8 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, 83 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (83 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
83 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Palm Beach Gardens
Gardens Branch
11303 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens
Cities Near Palm Beach Gardens
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Palm Beach Gardens?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Palm Beach Gardens FAQ
Is Palm Beach Gardens, Florida affordable?⌄
Palm Beach Gardens's median rent is $2,417/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $106,947/year. Median home value is $606,100.
Is Palm Beach Gardens, Florida safe?⌄
Palm Beach Gardens's violent crime rate was 72 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 1149 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?⌄
Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Palm Beach Gardens is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,417/month and median household income is $106,947/year. The median home value is $606,100. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Palm Beach Gardens 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