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Is Boynton Beach a Good Place to Live? Boynton Beach, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Boynton Beach ranks #572 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #18 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.6%, #112 of 476), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and a shrinking population (-0.4%, #378 of 468).
Boynton Beach by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Boynton Beach's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,041/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $403,510, 7% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Boynton Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $403,510#638 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,371/mo#868 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $351,100#652 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,041/mo#1114 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5x#842 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 35%#1299 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Boynton Beach housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Boynton Beach is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Boynton Beach safe?
Boynton Beach recorded 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 53% below the US rate of 373 and 54% below Florida's 384. That ranks #298 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #138 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Boynton Beach Police Department. Property crime runs 913 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Boynton Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 176#298 of 1,083 | 384 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 913#178 of 1,083 | 1,954 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Boynton Beach?
The median household in Boynton Beach earns $70,074, 9% below the US figure of $76,827 and 2% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.2%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Boynton Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $70,074#814 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.6%#297 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 13.7%#777 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.4%#906 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Boynton Beach?
The median resident of Boynton Beach is 42.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 32.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Boynton Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 42.5 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 32.1%#713 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 64.7% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Boynton Beach's schools and health?
Boynton Beach's 12 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 16.2 students per teacher and $14,024 spent per pupil. 28.3% of adults are obese and 13.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Boynton Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 16.2#655 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $14,024#697 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 28.3%#283 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 13.6%#1038 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.2%#457 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 14.4%#1042 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,939 students are enrolled in Boynton Beach's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Boynton Beach?
The average commute in Boynton Beach is 26.2 minutes (Florida 24.6); 1.8% of workers take transit and 10.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Boynton Beach scores 13 of 20 (above average walkable), #325 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.6°F and winters 67°F, with 63.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Boynton Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 26.2 min#876 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.9%#825 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 75% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 10.8% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13#325 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.7 | 55.5 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 76.9 | 57.7 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 79.3 | 60.8 | 3 |
| Apr | 82.5 | 64.2 | 3.1 |
| May | 85.5 | 68.1 | 5 |
| Jun | 88.4 | 72.5 | 9.7 |
| Jul | 89.8 | 74.1 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 90.1 | 74.4 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 88.6 | 73.7 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 85.5 | 70.3 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 80.2 | 63.9 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 77.4 | 59.7 | 3.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Loxahatchee Nwr.
| Measure | Boynton Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 74.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 81.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 67°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 63.6 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Loxahatchee Nwr.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Boynton Beach?
Palm Beach County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Palm Beach County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
| Measure | Boynton Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 39#281 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.18%#868 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Palm Beach County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Palm Beach County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.095% | 90% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0025% | 64% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0011% | 59% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0027% | 26% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.062% | 25% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Boynton Beach compare with similar-size cities?
Boynton Beach is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #257 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 81,435.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach, FLPop. 81,435 | #572 | 57.0 | $70,074 | $2,041/mo | 176 | 26.2 min |
| South Jordan, UTPop. 82,686 | #127 | 67.3 | $134,047 | $1,991/mo | 113 | 24.1 min |
| Johns Creek, GAPop. 81,988 | #85 | 68.8 | $160,093 | $2,257/mo | part year | 30.1 min |
| Rancho Cordova, CAPop. 81,849 | #517 | 57.8 | $89,585 | $1,787/mo | 507 | 26.7 min |
| Silver Spring, MDPop. 81,462 | #250 | 63.2 | $99,860 | $1,913/mo | no data | 34 min |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #1113 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 | 17 min |
| Somerville, MAPop. 81,036 | #22 | 72.4 | $132,572 | $2,517/mo | 195 | 31 min |
| Auburn, ALPop. 80,594 | #414 | 59.8 | $63,668 | $1,098/mo | 99 | 19.9 min |
| Pharr, TXPop. 80,333 | #1197 | 45.1 | $52,814 | $1,037/mo | 214 | 21.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Boynton Beach compare with the rest of Florida?
Boynton Beach ranks #18 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 57 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 2% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 54% below the statewide rate. Homes are 7% above the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Weston, FLPop. 68,837 | … #14 | 58.2 | $139,825 | $2,851/mo | part year |
| Coral Springs, FLPop. 136,103 | #15 | 57.9 | $93,602 | $2,084/mo | 119 |
| Pembroke Pines, FLPop. 173,194 | #16 | 57.6 | $85,104 | $2,046/mo | 42 |
| Alafaya, FLPop. 92,449 | #17 | 57.0 | $100,950 | $1,999/mo | no data |
| Boynton Beach, FLPop. 81,435 | #18 | 57.0 | $70,074 | $2,041/mo | 176 |
| Palm Bay, FLPop. 130,132 | #19 | 56.9 | $72,614 | $1,601/mo | 275 |
| Sarasota, FLPop. 56,970 | #20 | 56.9 | $72,105 | $1,684/mo | 380 |
| Wesley Chapel, FLPop. 76,011 | #21 | 56.3 | $107,504 | $2,100/mo | no data |
| Clearwater, FLPop. 117,247 | #22 | 56.2 | $66,381 | $1,658/mo | 254 |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Boynton Beach among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Boynton Beach's score calculated?
Boynton Beach scores 57 out of 100, #572 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Boynton Beach. Similar-size median 55.5.
52.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Boynton Beach's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
89.1 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Boynton Beach. Similar-size median 58.9.
59.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Boynton Beach's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
59.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Boynton Beach's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
50.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Boynton Beach. Similar-size median 56.1.
45.4 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Boynton Beach. Similar-size median 42.4.
38.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Boynton Beach. Similar-size median 50.0.
43.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Boynton Beach's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
63.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
47.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Boynton Beach's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Boynton Beach has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Boynton Beach
Is Boynton Beach, FL a good place to live?
Boynton Beach ranks #572 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #18 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.6%, #112 of 476), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and a shrinking population (-0.4%, #378 of 468).
What is the cost of living in Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,041/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $403,510, 7% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
What is the crime rate in Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach recorded 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 53% below the US rate of 373 and 54% below Florida's 384. That ranks #298 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #138 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Boynton Beach Police Department. Property crime runs 913 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Boynton Beach?
The median household in Boynton Beach earns $70,074, 9% below the US figure of $76,827 and 2% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.2%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Boynton Beach?
Median rent in Boynton Beach is $2,041/mo (Census), #1114 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,371/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 35% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Boynton Beach?
Zillow's typical home value in Boynton Beach is $403,510, down 0.3% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $351,100.
How are the public schools in Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach's 12 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 16.2 students per teacher and $14,024 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Boynton Beach?
The average commute is 26.2 minutes, #876 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 6.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach averages 74.8°F over the year, 81.6°F in summer and 67°F in winter, with 63.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Boynton Beach walkable?
Boynton Beach scores 13 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #325 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Boynton Beach at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Palm Beach County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Boynton Beach?
Palm Beach County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach has 81,435 residents. The median resident of Boynton Beach is 42.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 32.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Boynton Beach compare with the rest of Florida?
Boynton Beach ranks #18 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 57 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 2% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 54% below the statewide rate. Homes are 7% above the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Boynton Beach?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Boynton Beach's population of 81,435 are South Jordan, UT (#127 overall), Johns Creek, GA (#85 overall), Rancho Cordova, CA (#517 overall), Silver Spring, MD (#250 overall), and Lake Charles, LA (#1113 overall). Boynton Beach is #572.