The Town FilesPalm Beach County, Florida
1,533,806 people. The median home is worth $447,300 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $83,581.
Towns in Palm Beach County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | 117,415 | $414,200 | $73,446 | 41.1 |
| Boca Raton | 97,422 | $722,700 | $106,273 | 46.0 |
| Boynton Beach | 80,380 | $351,100 | $70,074 | 42.5 |
| Delray Beach | 66,846 | $420,300 | $82,041 | 51.3 |
| Wellington | 61,637 | $599,400 | $115,632 | 42.3 |
| Jupiter | 61,047 | $608,600 | $110,240 | 47.5 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 59,182 | $606,100 | $106,947 | 51.8 |
| Greenacres | 43,990 | $291,000 | $70,491 | 39.1 |
| Lake Worth Beach | 42,219 | $401,200 | $61,200 | 36.6 |
| The Acreage | 41,654 | $524,800 | $109,032 | 42.5 |
| Royal Palm Beach | 38,932 | $437,700 | $96,027 | 42.4 |
| Riviera Beach | 37,604 | $354,500 | $68,060 | 39.5 |
| Palm Springs | 26,890 | $269,800 | $61,739 | 37.2 |
| Belle Glade | 16,698 | $163,100 | $48,001 | 39.0 |
| North Palm Beach | 13,162 | $513,000 | $90,049 | 57.0 |
| Jupiter Farms | 12,572 | $654,200 | $138,191 | 47.2 |
| Lantana | 11,504 | $396,200 | $70,012 | 44.0 |
| Palm Beach | 9,245 | $2,000,001 | $168,403 | 70.4 |
| Lake Park | 9,047 | $394,400 | $70,954 | 32.9 |
| Westgate | 8,435 | $251,300 | $51,604 | 33.1 |
| Tequesta | 6,158 | $572,800 | $98,271 | 52.0 |
| Pahokee | 5,524 | $152,300 | $53,359 | 40.5 |
| South Bay | 4,860 | $142,300 | $51,417 | 37.8 |
| Highland Beach | 4,295 | $909,200 | $145,485 | 70.8 |
| Juno Beach | 3,858 | $803,400 | $83,821 | 69.1 |
| San Castle | 3,755 | $303,900 | $57,228 | 36.4 |
| Lake Clarke Shores | 3,564 | $573,800 | $156,696 | 48.9 |
| Watergate | 3,459 | $222,000 | $67,071 | 40.8 |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 3,355 | $583,200 | $111,699 | 49.8 |
| Hypoluxo | 2,687 | $290,900 | $78,214 | 49.6 |
| Seminole Manor | 2,562 | $296,100 | $66,154 | 37.9 |
People and housing
| Palm Beach County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $447,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,916 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $83,581 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 45.3 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
666,889 jobs in 2024, average pay $77,246 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,296 storm events in Palm Beach County from 1996 to 2026, with 65 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Palm Beach County has been included in 41 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
| September 24, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3584: Tropical Storm Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).