Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
Tequesta
Tequesta, FL Area Guide
From the beach to the river, Tequesta embodies the best of the central Florida coastline
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Low Crime
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Tequesta sits where the Loxahatchee River meets the Atlantic, giving this small Palm Beach County village a rare sense of place in South Florida. Founded in the 1950s as a planned community around what is now Tequesta Country Club, the village maintains its relaxed, small-town character. Residents enjoy easy water access for fishing, boating, or visiting nearby Jupiter Island beaches. The town's modest footprint keeps things walkable and low-key, with neighboring Jupiter offering expanded dining and shopping minutes away.
The rental market features single-family homes, townhomes, and low-rise apartment communities that match the area's unhurried pace. Without high-rise towers, the skyline stays open and greenery remains prominent. Renters seeking a quiet coastal village feel will find Tequesta a grounded alternative to densely developed nearby communities, while staying conveniently close to Palm Beach Gardens and the broader Treasure Coast. The combination of waterfront living, small-town atmosphere, and proximity to urban amenities makes this village particularly appealing for those who value tranquility without isolation.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,644
Average: $123,336
Education
3,015
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,999
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tequesta has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tequesta, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-12
85 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
85 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
85 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum
- Jonathan Dickinson State Park
- Hobe Sound Nature Center
- Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
- Riverbend Park
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.