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Is Palm Beach Gardens a Good Place to Live? Palm Beach Gardens, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Palm Beach Gardens ranks #188 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #92 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (72 per 100,000, #28 of 442) and fast population growth (+1.6%, #61 of 468), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and high rents ($2,417/mo, #477 of 524).
Palm Beach Gardens by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Palm Beach Gardens'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 Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach Gardens'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 $2,417/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $695,799, 85% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Palm Beach Gardens | 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 | $695,799#1011 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 | $2,814/mo#997 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $606,100#1078 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,417/mo#1233 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.7x#982 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 27.1%#1149 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.
Palm Beach Gardens 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. Palm Beach Gardens is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Palm Beach Gardens safe?
Palm Beach Gardens recorded 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 81% below the US rate of 373 and 81% below Florida's 384. That ranks #71 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #28 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Palm Beach Gardens Police Department. Property crime runs 1,149 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Palm Beach Gardens | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 72#71 of 1,083 | 384 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,149#283 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 Palm Beach Gardens?
The median household in Palm Beach Gardens earns $106,947, 39% above the US figure of $76,827 and 50% above Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.2%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.6% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Palm Beach Gardens | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $106,947#267 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.2%#254 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +1.6%#138 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 Palm Beach Gardens?
The median resident of Palm Beach Gardens is 51.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 57.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #165 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Palm Beach Gardens | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 51.8 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 57.4%#165 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 73% | 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 Palm Beach Gardens's schools and health?
Palm Beach Gardens's 10 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 15.6 students per teacher and $14,024 spent per pupil. 22.8% of adults are obese and 11.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Palm Beach Gardens | 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 | 15.6#561 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% | 22.8%#59 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.7%#732 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 12.6%#40 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 9%#519 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. 9,106 students are enrolled in Palm Beach Gardens's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Palm Beach Gardens?
The average commute in Palm Beach Gardens is 22.9 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.2% of workers take transit and 19.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Palm Beach Gardens scores 10.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #665 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.7°F and winters 66°F, with 66 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Palm Beach Gardens | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 22.9 min#586 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 5.4%#634 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 69.4% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 19.9% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 10.3#665 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 | 73.5 | 55.5 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 75.2 | 57 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 77.2 | 60.4 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 81.4 | 64.4 | 3.2 |
| May | 84.1 | 68.9 | 6.4 |
| Jun | 87.8 | 73.4 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 89.2 | 75 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 89.4 | 75.3 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 88 | 74.9 | 8.4 |
| Oct | 84.5 | 70.6 | 6 |
| Nov | 79.8 | 64.5 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 75.3 | 59.6 | 3.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Palm Beach Gardens.
| Measure | Palm Beach Gardens | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 74.4°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 81.7°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 66°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 66 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 Palm Beach Gardens.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Palm Beach Gardens?
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 | Palm Beach Gardens | 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 Palm Beach Gardens compare with similar-size cities?
Palm Beach Gardens is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #92 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 60,959.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #188 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 | 22.9 min |
| Shoreline, WAPop. 61,431 | #181 | 64.9 | $112,751 | $1,985/mo | 138 | 27.2 min |
| Montebello, CAPop. 61,045 | #1031 | 49.5 | $79,971 | $1,827/mo | 421 | 31 min |
| Vineland, NJPop. 61,006 | #965 | 50.7 | $67,860 | $1,233/mo | 408 | 23.7 min |
| Casa Grande, AZPop. 60,905 | #1070 | 48.5 | $69,983 | $1,386/mo | 434 | 23.3 min |
| White Plains, NYPop. 60,666 | #51 | 70.8 | $110,763 | $2,269/mo | 115 | 27.4 min |
| Meriden, CTPop. 60,545 | #599 | 56.7 | $71,253 | $1,294/mo | 153 | 23 min |
| Stonecrest, GAPop. 60,501 | #1155 | 46.5 | $64,591 | $1,601/mo | no data | 36 min |
| Taunton, MAPop. 60,433 | #611 | 56.5 | $79,283 | $1,324/mo | 386 | 29.3 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 Palm Beach Gardens compare with the rest of Florida?
Palm Beach Gardens ranks #1 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 64.8 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 50% above the Florida median. Violent crime is 81% below the statewide rate. Homes are 85% 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 |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Palm Beach Gardens among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Palm Beach Gardens's score calculated?
Palm Beach Gardens scores 64.8 out of 100, #188 of 1,312 (grade A, 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 Palm Beach Gardens. Similar-size median 55.5.
69.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Palm Beach Gardens's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
93.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Palm Beach Gardens. Similar-size median 58.9.
77.7 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Palm Beach Gardens's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
60.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Palm Beach Gardens's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
34.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Palm Beach Gardens. Similar-size median 56.1.
73.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Palm Beach Gardens. Similar-size median 42.4.
58.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Palm Beach Gardens. Similar-size median 50.0.
56.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Palm Beach Gardens's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
48.9 - 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: Palm Beach Gardens'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 Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens
Is Palm Beach Gardens, FL a good place to live?
Palm Beach Gardens ranks #188 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #92 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (72 per 100,000, #28 of 442) and fast population growth (+1.6%, #61 of 468), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and high rents ($2,417/mo, #477 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach Gardens'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 $2,417/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $695,799, 85% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
What is the crime rate in Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach Gardens recorded 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 81% below the US rate of 373 and 81% below Florida's 384. That ranks #71 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #28 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Palm Beach Gardens Police Department. Property crime runs 1,149 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Palm Beach Gardens?
The median household in Palm Beach Gardens earns $106,947, 39% above the US figure of $76,827 and 50% above Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.2%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.6% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Palm Beach Gardens?
Median rent in Palm Beach Gardens is $2,417/mo (Census), #1233 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,814/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 27.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Palm Beach Gardens?
Zillow's typical home value in Palm Beach Gardens is $695,799, up 3.2% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $606,100.
How are the public schools in Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach Gardens's 10 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 15.6 students per teacher and $14,024 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Palm Beach Gardens?
The average commute is 22.9 minutes, #586 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 5.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach Gardens averages 74.4°F over the year, 81.7°F in summer and 66°F in winter, with 66 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Palm Beach Gardens walkable?
Palm Beach Gardens scores 10.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #665 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 Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens?
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 Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach Gardens has 60,959 residents. The median resident of Palm Beach Gardens is 51.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 57.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #165 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Palm Beach Gardens compare with the rest of Florida?
Palm Beach Gardens ranks #1 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 64.8 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 50% above the Florida median. Violent crime is 81% below the statewide rate. Homes are 85% above the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Palm Beach Gardens?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Palm Beach Gardens's population of 60,959 are Shoreline, WA (#181 overall), Montebello, CA (#1031 overall), Vineland, NJ (#965 overall), Casa Grande, AZ (#1070 overall), and White Plains, NY (#51 overall). Palm Beach Gardens is #188.