Palm Beach, FL Housing Market & City Data

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Average City Rating
8,816
Population Estimate
$1,326,405
Median Home Value
97.7%
Employment Rate
67.9%
Bachelor's Degree+

Palm Beach City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Palm Beach home.

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(1 Reviews)

Emily Hernandez

Palm Beach, Florida is a world-renowned island town that embodies luxury, elegance, and exclusivity. Known for its historic estates, manicured landscapes, and iconic architecture, Palm Beach is home to some of the most prestigious real estate in the country. Buyers will find grand waterfront mansions, elegant condos, and historic homes just steps from the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway. The island offers unparalleled privacy, high-end shopping on Worth Avenue, fine dining, art galleries, and elite social clubs. With its year-round tropical climate, walkable charm, and close proximity to cultural venues in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach attracts discerning buyers seeking refined coastal living in one of Florida's most exclusive communities.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$1,017
Median Listing Price$1,500,000
Median Days on Market121
Active Listings283
New Listings58
Total Listings (Active + Pending)332
Avg Listing Price$9,304,125
Avg Listing Price Change MoM13%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY42%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.23
Family Dual Income19.6
Median Household Income$141,348
Median Individual Income$70,708
Home Ownership86.6%
Home Value$1,326,405
Median Rent$1,744
Rent Burden33.4%
Poverty5.4%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED1.9%
  • Highschool Education6.1%
  • Some College24.1%
  • Bachelors Degree33.7%
  • Graduate Degree34.2%
  • Total College or Above67.9%
  • Stem Degree40.9%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male45.6%
  • Female54.4%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married64.9%
  • Divorced13.5%
  • Never Married7.2%
  • Widowed14.4%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityPalm Beach
State IDFL
Population8,816

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 184.9%
19–292.1%
30–393.6%
40–494.8%
Age Group% of Population
50–599.2%
60–6923.5%
70–7930.3%
80+21.4%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation33.0%
Unemployment Rate2.3%
Disabled12.3%

ETHNICITY

White95.3%
Black0.7%
Asian1.5%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other1.6%
Multiple0.6%

OTHER

Hispanic4.6%
Limited English2.3%
Health Uninsured3.4%
Veteran12.1%

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Neighborhoods in Palm Beach, FL

Get to know neighborhoods in Palm Beach, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Ocean Park

    Ocean Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $3,497,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    25
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 3 schools

  • Boca Raton

    Boca Ratone Co Inlet ↗

    Median asking price
    $3,250,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    20
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 3 schools

  • Winthrop House Condos

    Winthrop House ↗

    Median asking price
    $2,275,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    16
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Ocean Terrace North

    Ocean Terrace ↗

    Median asking price
    $7,500,000
    / sq ft
    $476
    Active listings
    2
    properties in discovery sample
    12
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 3 schools

  • El Dorado Park West

    El Dorado Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $6,295,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    12
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.