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Living in
Royal Palm Beach.
About
Life in Royal Palm Beach
Living in Royal Palm Beach means settling into a stable, family-oriented suburban community that prioritizes outdoor space in a way that actually shows. The parks here aren't afterthoughts — there's genuine investment in green infrastructure, from the 773-acre natural preserve with hiking trails to the newer central park development. If you're outdoorsy, there's real infrastructure for it: golf, soccer, basketball, tennis, and pickleball are genuinely embedded in daily life.
Royal Palm Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
30.2%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+7.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.2% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Royal Palm Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Royal Palm Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (14.6%), and 22.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.7%
of households
Married Couples
58.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
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 36% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Royal Palm Beach
In Royal Palm Beach, rent runs 36% above the FL average, and home values are 22% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,278
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $488,691 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Royal Palm Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Royal Palm Beach is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Royal 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
Commute30.7 min avg
How Royal Palm Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Royal Palm Beach, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 44 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 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Royal Palm Beach runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
171.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,040.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Royal 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 Royal 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
Royal Palm Beach is about 3% 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 Royal 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
Royal Palm Beach is about 3% 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
Royal Palm Beach 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
65.3"
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 Royal Palm Beach
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Royal Palm Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Loxahatchee
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Wellington
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 9.1 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.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Royal Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Royal Palm Beach
South University-West Palm Beach
Private for-profit · 4-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 39% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 121 students · 61% graduate
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Palm Beach Atlantic University
10.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,603 students · in-state tuition $42,250 · 56% graduate · median earnings $55,772 (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, 73 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Royal Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (73 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
73 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Royal Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach Branch Library
500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach
Cities Near Royal Palm Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Royal Palm Beach FAQ
Is Royal Palm Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Royal Palm Beach's median rent is $2,273/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $96,027/year. Median home value is $437,700.
Is Royal Palm Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Royal Palm Beach's violent crime rate was 171 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 1040 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Royal Palm Beach, Florida?⌄
Royal Palm Beach has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Royal Palm Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Royal Palm Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,273/month and median household income is $96,027/year. The median home value is $437,700. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Royal Palm Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Royal Palm Beach is 31 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