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Palm Springs.
About
Life in Palm Springs
If you're considering Palm Springs as a place to live, understand that you're looking at a solidly middle-class suburban community in rapid transition. The median home price sits around $269,800 with median household income at $61,739, making it more affordable than many South Florida alternatives, though rents average $1,669 monthly. The job market is reasonably stable with 3.3% unemployment, but most residents commute elsewhere—only about 8.5% work within the village itself, with West Palm Beach being the primary destination about 13 miles away.
Palm Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Foreign-Born
52.0%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
+5.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics52.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Palm Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Palm Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (30.6%), and 56.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.4%
of households
Married Couples
37.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.02
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 Palm Springs
In Palm Springs, home values are 25% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,094
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $268,845 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Palm Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Palm Springs is 0.5 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 Springs 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 min avg
How Palm Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Palm Springs, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 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 183% 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 Palm Springs runs 183% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,131.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
3,080.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Palm Springs 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 Springs, 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 Springs is about 2% 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 Springs, 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 Springs is about 2% 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
Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs
Uninsured
27.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Palm Springs'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 · 6.5 mi away · Boynton Beach
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 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.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Palm Springs
Palm Springs's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Palm Springs (within 15 miles)
Palm Beach Atlantic University
5.5 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
13.7 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
7.5 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, 76 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Palm Springs
Palm Springs 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
79 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Public Library
217 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs
Cities Near Palm Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Palm Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Palm Springs FAQ
Is Palm Springs, Florida affordable?⌄
Palm Springs's median rent is $1,669/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $61,739/year. Median home value is $269,800.
Is Palm Springs, Florida safe?⌄
Palm Springs's violent crime rate was 1132 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is significantly above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3080 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Palm Springs, Florida?⌄
Palm Springs has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Palm Springs, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Palm Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,669/month and median household income is $61,739/year. The median home value is $269,800. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Palm Springs, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Palm Springs is 26 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