Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Lantana, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,017
Population
12,317
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Escape into laid-back beach vibes in Lantana
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Lantana is a small coastal town in Palm Beach County that punches well above its size, offering direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and a laid-back atmosphere that stands in sharp contrast to the busier resort cities that surround it. Boynton Beach borders it to the south, Lake Worth Beach sits just to the north, and West Palm Beach is a short drive away, putting a wide range of employment, shopping, and entertainment within easy reach without the higher costs those cities often carry. The local economy draws on healthcare, retail, and service industries, and proximity to the larger Palm Beach County job market means renters are never far from opportunity.
Housing in Lantana tends toward the approachable end of the South Florida spectrum. Older single-family ranch homes share the landscape with low-rise apartment communities and garden-style rentals, giving the town a grounded, residential feel. Waterfront properties and newer townhome developments add variety to the mix without overwhelming the town's small-scale character. The area spans roughly three square miles, so most daily needs stay within a reasonable distance.
Lantana's identity is shaped in large part by its coastline. The town maintains its own public beach on a barrier island across the Intracoastal, a relatively rare amenity for a municipality of its size. Life here moves at a slower pace than in neighboring resort towns, with warm weather year-round and a community that still feels like a town rather than a destination.
Explore the City
A Lantana resident enjoys a serene evening at the beach.
Capture a moment with The Barefoot Mailman Statue.
Colorful ranch homes line the quiet streets of Lantana.
Explore the sculptures along the water in Lantana.
Residents enjoy the skatepark at Maddock Park.
Lantana residents love dining at the famous Old Key Lime House.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,659
Average: $85,562
Education
2,725
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,424
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Lantana, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Lantana, FL is $1,013 for a studio, $2,018 for one bedroom, $2,559 for two bedrooms, and $3,870 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lantana has increased by 4.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,018/month
732 Sq Ft
House
$4,893/month
1,499 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,552/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,895/month
1,389 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lantana, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
Starlight Cove Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
727 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
534 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
258 Students
Palm Beach Maritime Academy High School
Public
Grades 6-12
412 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
729 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
258 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,675 Students
Santaluces Community High School
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,384 Students
Palm Beach Maritime Academy High School
Public
Grades 6-12
412 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
258 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
75 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center
- Village Center Complex
- Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
- South Florida Science Museum
- Pine Jog Environmental Education Center
Airports
- Palm Beach International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.