Median Age
57 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
37%
North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,130
Population
14,279
Renter Mix
25% Rent
The ideal location for easy access to one of South Florida’s most relaxing beaches.
Coastal
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Beach
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Safe
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Golf
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Suburb
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Boating
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Fishing
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North Palm Beach is a planned coastal village where canals weave through quiet streets and boats outnumber billboards. Carved from former mangrove swamps in the 1950s by developer John D. MacArthur, it earned recognition from the National Association of Home Builders as the best-planned community of 1956—a distinction that still shapes its unhurried, well-organized character today. MacArthur Beach State Park sits at the village's edge, offering a serene stretch of shoreline tucked behind coastal hammock and far from the high-rises crowding nearby beaches. For a wilder escape, kayakers paddle out to unspoiled Munyon Island just offshore.
Daily life here centers on the water, the greens, and the low-key stretch of shops and eateries along Highway 1. The North Palm Beach Country Club features a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, and the broader area puts West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens within easy reach. Renters can choose from garden-style apartment communities, waterfront townhomes, and smaller boutique buildings that trade density for breathing room. With just six square miles to explore, North Palm Beach rewards those who want coastal Florida living without the noise that usually comes with it.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,384
Average: $112,166
Education
6,472
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,420
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Palm Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Palm Beach, FL is $2,424 for a studio, $2,147 for one bedroom, $2,579 for two bedrooms, and $3,565 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Palm Beach has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,147/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$5,602/month
1,750 Sq Ft
Condo
$6,619/month
1,464 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,496/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Palm Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
901 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
901 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
- Loggerhead Marinelife Center
- Grassy Waters Preserve
- Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area / Sand Hill Crane Access Park
- Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
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 February 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.