The Town FilesLoxahatchee Groves, Florida
Town in Palm Beach County · population 3,355 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $583,200
- Household income
- $111,699
- Jan low / Jul high
- 56° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 49.8
Loxahatchee Groves is a town of 3,355 people in Palm Beach County, Florida. The median home is worth $583,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Florida towns, better transit than 89% of Florida towns, better for families than 83% of Florida towns.
How Loxahatchee Groves ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Loxahatchee Groves is worth $583,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $111,699, which is more affordable than 33% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,263 a month. 90.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Loxahatchee Groves | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $583,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,263 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $111,699 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 90.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Loxahatchee Groves
| People | Loxahatchee Groves | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Loxahatchee Groves
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 55.5°F. About 66.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loxahatchee Groves since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 9, 2024 about 0.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 24, 2010.
Severe weather in Palm Beach County since 1996
Palm Beach County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County had 666,889 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,246 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Loxahatchee Groves itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Loxahatchee Groves
1 public school with 704 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOXAHATCHEE GROVES ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 704 | 13.8 |
Towns near Loxahatchee Groves
- Royal Palm Beach, FL3.4 mi · 38,932 people · home $437,700
- The Acreage, FL3.7 mi · 41,654 people · home $524,800
- Wellington, FL5.0 mi · 61,637 people · home $599,400
- West Palm Beach, FL9.4 mi · 117,415 people · home $414,200
- Greenacres, FL10.8 mi · 43,990 people · home $291,000
- Westgate, FL11.1 mi · 8,435 people · home $251,300
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL11.1 mi · 59,182 people · home $606,100
- Palm Springs, FL12.5 mi · 26,890 people · home $269,800
Loxahatchee Groves questions
Is Loxahatchee Groves, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Loxahatchee Groves scores better for retirees than 41% of Florida towns and quieter than 79%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.8).
How much does a house cost in Loxahatchee Groves?
The median owner-occupied home in Loxahatchee Groves is valued at $583,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,699, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,263 a month.
What is the weather like in Loxahatchee Groves?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 55.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Loxahatchee Groves get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loxahatchee Groves since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)