What it's like to live in Lantana
Lantana is a small city in Florida with commutes that run shorter than most cities, a growing population, and schools with class sizes near the national average. Those factors carry real weight for anyone weighing where to move next.
The tradeoffs are worth naming plainly. Lantana deals with rent well above the national average, crime rates above the national average, a rent burden that leaves many renters stretched thin, and very rainy.
The good
- Short commutes
- Growing population
- Average class sizes
The not so good
- Rent well above the national average
- Crime above national average
- High rent burden for renters
- Very rainy — 62" of rain per year
- Smaller place — fewer dining and entertainment options
- Car-dependent — few commuters use transit
How Lantana compares
Median household income
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
What it takes to move to Lantana
Based on Lantana's median rent, home value and household income
To rent
$3,516
up front: first month plus a typical one-month deposit
- Income to keep rent under 30%: $70,320 a year
- 68% of Lantana renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent
To buy
$79,240
a 20% down payment on the median home
- With 10% down: $39,620
- Homes cost 5.7× the typical local household income (US: 4.1×)
Moving costs, closing costs and taxes not included.
The details
Cost of living▲ 24% above US
$1,758/mo median rent
Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,758 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices run above average, with a median around $396,200. Buyers should expect to stretch their budget here.
Median home value $396,200 · 68% of renters cost-burdened
Job market
3.9% county unemployment
Unemployment in Palm Beach County is 3.9%, close to the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.
Palm Beach County (county-wide)
Safety▲ 68% above US
671 violent crimes per 100k
Crime is worth weighing seriously here. Rates run above the national average, and while plenty of residents live comfortably, neighborhood selection matters a lot more than it does in a safer city.
Property crime 3337/100k · Lantana Police Department · 2020 data
Getting around▼ 13% below US
23 min average commute
Commutes are reasonable, averaging 22.6 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 6% work from home.
How workers get to work
Climate
Summers are hot and humid, with highs regularly hitting 89°F, and winters are mild, with lows rarely dropping below 60°F. It's a wet climate overall.
Average month
30-year averages, 1991–2020
Education & workforce▼ 33% below US
24% bachelor's degree or higher
College degree attainment runs below average at 24%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.
Schools
4 public schools inside the boundary
There are 4 public schools inside the boundary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the national average of 16:1.
Parks & recreation
The nearest national park or historic site is Big Cypress National Preserve (76 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.
Bottom line
Lantana's strongest points are commutes that run shorter than most cities and a growing population; the main tradeoffs are rent well above the national average and crime rates above the national average. A year of median rent ($1,758/mo) equals 30% of the median household income here, more than the 21% typical nationwide. It may be a harder fit for anyone who doesn't drive.
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