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West Palm Beach, FL Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call West Palm Beach home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
111,955
Population Estimate
$252,138
Median Home Value
92.3%
Employment Rate
34.4%
Bachelor's Degree+

West Palm Beach City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call West Palm Beach home.

5.0
(1 Reviews)

Emily Hernandez

West Palm Beach, Florida is a vibrant and growing city known for its lively downtown, beautiful waterfront, and cultural attractions. It offers a mix of historic neighborhoods, modern condos, and single-family homes, appealing to a wide range of homebuyers. The city features a bustling arts scene, upscale shopping and dining, and numerous parks and recreational opportunities. With convenient access to major highways, Palm Beach International Airport, and nearby beaches, West Palm Beach combines urban energy with coastal charm"”making it an attractive choice for those seeking both lifestyle and convenience in South Florida.

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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$304
Median Listing Price$461,238
Median Days on Market81
Active Listings2332
New Listings634
Total Listings (Active + Pending)3017
Avg Listing Price$1,249,566
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-1%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY26%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.43
Family Dual Income47.2
Median Household Income$54,334
Median Individual Income$28,172
Home Ownership48.8%
Home Value$252,138
Median Rent$1,303
Rent Burden36.4%
Poverty16.6%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED13.4%
  • Highschool Education25.5%
  • Some College26.8%
  • Bachelors Degree20.4%
  • Graduate Degree14.0%
  • Total College or Above34.4%
  • Stem Degree37.7%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male47.9%
  • Female52.1%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married36.8%
  • Divorced15.8%
  • Never Married40.8%
  • Widowed6.6%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityWest Palm Beach
State IDFL
Population111,955

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1821.2%
19–2915.6%
30–3913.9%
40–4912.1%
Age Group% of Population
50–5912.7%
60–6911.1%
70–798.0%
80+5.5%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation64.4%
Unemployment Rate7.7%
Disabled11.6%

ETHNICITY

White58.2%
Black34.4%
Asian2.1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other3.1%
Multiple2.1%

OTHER

Hispanic25.1%
Limited English8.3%
Health Uninsured16.2%
Veteran5.8%

Local Discussions

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  3. What should home buyers know about the West Palm Beach, FL housing market?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Palm Beach, FL?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in West Palm Beach, FL for first-time home buyers?

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Top Real Estate Agents in West Palm Beach, FL

Jeff Tricoli

Keller Williams Realty Preferred Partners

Lake Worth, FL

5.0 (1,064 reviews)

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Pavon Realty Group

West Palm beach, FL

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CGI Realty

Royal Palm Beach, FL

5.0 (33 reviews)

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Neighborhoods in West Palm Beach, FL

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

  • Palm Beach Lakes

    Palm Beach Lakes South ↗

    Median asking price
    $220,900
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    19
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    2.7/10 · 3 schools

  • Horseshoe Acres

    Horseshoe ↗

    Median asking price
    $419,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    17
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    2.7/10 · 3 schools

  • Intracoastal Park

    Intracoastal Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $2,350,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    12
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Andros Isle POA Clubhouse

    Andros Isle ↗

    Median asking price
    $290,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    9
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    3/10 · 3 schools

  • The Preserve at Ironhorse

    Ironhorse ↗

    Median asking price
    $428,700
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    4
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    3.3/10 · 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.

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