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Palm Coast.
About
Life in Palm Coast
This sprawling coastal community in northeastern Florida has exploded in the past two decades—the population nearly tripled since 2000—which means you're moving to a place that's still figuring out who it wants to be. The job market here centers around healthcare, restaurants, landscaping, retail, and government work, with schools being the largest employer; if you're looking for major corporate opportunities, you'll likely commute to Daytona Beach (30 miles south), St. Augustine (25 miles north), Jacksonville, or even Orlando, which most residents do.
Palm Coast at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
50.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
14.8%
Broadband Internet
89.1%
of households
Population Growth
+23.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.8% foreign-born, most often from Portugal
Who lives in Palm Coast: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Palm Coast, the largest foreign-born group is from Portugal (9.0%), and 8.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.1%
of residents
65 and Older
29.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.8%
of households
Married Couples
55.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
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% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Palm Coast
In Palm Coast, rent runs 7% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,645
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $343,894 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Palm Coast
Unemployment in Palm Coast is 0.8 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Palm Coast Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27 min avg
How Palm Coast residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Palm Coast, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
Regional airport · few flights375k passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Medium hub3.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 78 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M 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% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, which covers Palm Coast, runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
104.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
475.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Flagler County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Flagler County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Flagler County, which includes Palm Coast, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Heavy Rain | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Funnel Cloud | $18.8M |
| 2023 | 35 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2022 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23.7M |
| 2021 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,600 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21,300 |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,700 |
| 2018 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,500 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Flagler County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Flagler County, which includes Palm Coast, is typically good — 357 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
357
per year
Moderate Days
7
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Flagler County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Palm Coast has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
46
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 49°F | 3.34" |
| Feb | 68°F | 52°F | 3.60" |
| Mar | 72°F | 56°F | 3.09" |
| Apr | 78°F | 62°F | 2.51" |
| May | 83°F | 70°F | 2.79" |
| Jun | 86°F | 76°F | 5.92" |
| Jul | 88°F | 77°F | 6.27" |
| Aug | 88°F | 77°F | 6.41" |
| Sep | 86°F | 76°F | 7.67" |
| Oct | 81°F | 69°F | 4.45" |
| Nov | 74°F | 60°F | 2.46" |
| Dec | 69°F | 53°F | 2.93" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Palm Coast
Palm Coast has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.5 / 5
Adventhealth Palm Coast
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Adventhealth Palm Coast · 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy
- Outpatient center: Parkway Medical Plaza · 120 Cypress Edge Dr Ste 103, Palm Coast
Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education18.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Palm Coast
Palm Coast's student/teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Matanzas National Monument, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Palm Coast
Palm Coast has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Matanzas National Monument (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
12 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
25 mi awayCanaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
60 mi awayTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
66 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Palm Coast
Flagler County Public Library
2500 Palm Coast Parkway Nw, Palm Coast
Cities Near Palm Coast
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Palm Coast?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Palm Coast FAQ
Is Palm Coast, Florida affordable?⌄
Palm Coast's median rent is $1,782/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $77,350/year. Median home value is $350,800.
Is Palm Coast, Florida safe?⌄
Palm Coast is policed by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 104 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 475 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Palm Coast, Florida?⌄
Palm Coast has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Palm Coast, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Palm Coast is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,782/month and median household income is $77,350/year. The median home value is $350,800. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Palm Coast, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Palm Coast 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