The Town FilesRoyal Palm Beach, Florida
Village in Palm Beach County · population 38,932 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $437,700
- Household income
- $96,027
- Jan low / Jul high
- 58° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 42.4
Royal Palm Beach is a village of 38,932 people in Palm Beach County, Florida. The median home is worth $437,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 77% of Florida towns, easier by car than 77% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Florida towns.
How Royal Palm Beach 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 Royal Palm Beach is worth $437,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $96,027, which is more affordable than 49% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,273 a month. 82.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Royal Palm Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $437,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,273 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $96,027 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Royal Palm Beach
| People | Royal Palm Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Royal Palm Beach
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 57.9°F. About 61.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royal Palm Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 9, 2024 about 3.2 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 31 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 Royal Palm Beach itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Royal Palm Beach
8 public schools with 6,950 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL PALM BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,372 | 18.7 |
| WESTERN PINES COMMUNITY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,042 | 18.9 |
| H. L. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 857 | 17.1 |
| CRESTWOOD COMMUNITY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 742 | 15.8 |
| ROYAL PALM BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 664 | 14.4 |
| WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 645 | 19.5 |
| CYPRESS TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 502 | 15.7 |
| THE LEARNING CENTER (charter) | PK-8 | 126 | 6.6 |
Towns near Royal Palm Beach
- Loxahatchee Groves, FL3.4 mi · 3,355 people · home $583,200
- Wellington, FL4.2 mi · 61,637 people · home $599,400
- The Acreage, FL6.0 mi · 41,654 people · home $524,800
- West Palm Beach, FL7.0 mi · 117,415 people · home $414,200
- Greenacres, FL7.5 mi · 43,990 people · home $291,000
- Westgate, FL7.9 mi · 8,435 people · home $251,300
- Palm Springs, FL9.1 mi · 26,890 people · home $269,800
- Lake Clarke Shores, FL10.1 mi · 3,564 people · home $573,800
Royal Palm Beach questions
Is Royal Palm Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Royal Palm Beach scores better for retirees than 32% of Florida towns and quieter than 32%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Royal Palm Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Royal Palm Beach is valued at $437,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,027, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $2,273 a month.
What is the weather like in Royal Palm Beach?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 57.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Royal Palm Beach get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royal Palm Beach 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)