Median Age
69 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 25% of Residents
Under 20
7%
Over 65
58%
Palm Beach
Palm Beach, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,283
Population
17,057
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Ocean views and a small-town atmosphere define this South Florida beach community
Beach
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Coastal
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Schools
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Low Crime
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Safe
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Tourism
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Golf
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Scenic
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Upscale
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Ocean
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Boating
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Fishing
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Historic
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Occupying a long stretch of barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Worth Lagoon, Palm Beach is in many ways the epitome of a South Florida beach community. Locals enjoy prime access to the best the region has to offer, from boating, fishing, and surfing to golf, upscale shopping, and world-class dining. The thriving town center features a diverse collective of restaurants and boutique shops in a walkable layout, as well as several museums, galleries, performance venues, and historic landmarks. Four bridges provide easy access to the mainland no matter where you choose to live on the island—this allows you to take advantage of all the resources in the larger neighboring community of West Palm Beach, including the abundance of excellent public schools.
Explore the City
Ocean course Florida’s oldest golf course, nurtured by The Breakers for more than a century.
The North Lake trail in Breakers Row is perfect for long walks and bike rides.
The Tidal garden at Bradley park with native plants and drainage for king tides.
Bradley park offers a running trail perfectly suited for bike riders also.
Patrons are enjoying a variety of meal options and smoothies at Field of Greens.
The southern half of Palm Beach is host for a large quantity of condominiums on the water.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$153,173
Average: $183,271
Education
11,094
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,636
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Palm Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
64%
Other Education
36%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Palm Beach, FL is $2,971 for a studio, $3,286 for one bedroom, $7,554 for two bedrooms, and $14,067 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palm Beach has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,286/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$36,256/month
2,596 Sq Ft
Condo
$7,950/month
1,303 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palm Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
375 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Four Arts Gardens
- South Florida Science Museum
- Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
- Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
- Village Center Complex
Airports
- Palm Beach International
Top Apartments in Palm Beach
Houses for Rent in Palm Beach
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.