West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, Florida Overview

West Palm Beach scores 52.0/100 overall (C+), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Florida — below the state composite of 52.8. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 64/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 28/100.

Income & Employment in West Palm Beach

The median household income in West Palm Beach is $83,205, 16% above the statewide median of $71,516. The local unemployment rate of 3.2% is lower than the state’s 4.3%. Population grew 1.4% recently.

Safety in West Palm Beach

With a violent crime rate of 707.5 per 100,000, West Palm Beach exceeds the Florida average of 384. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 2681.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach has a cost of living index of 111.8 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $369,800. Median monthly rent is $1,709. Renters spend 24.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in West Palm Beach

The adult obesity rate in West Palm Beach is 29.1% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.7%. Residents report an average of 16.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Florida ranks #36 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,024. The city has 40 public schools serving 33,417 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in West Palm Beach

The annual average temperature in West Palm Beach is 75.5°F. Summers average 80.9°F. Winters average 69.3°F. Precipitation is abundant at 65.2 inches per year.

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