West Palm Beach, FL
Living in West Palm Beach
Bikeability43
Walkability41
Commute61
Public Transit41
Affordability51
Public Safety37
Airports88
Hospitals5
Colleges14
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Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
110kPopulation+12k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
54%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black34%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate25%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$252kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$270 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity93%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Palm Beach
United States45
Florida50
Miami Metro Area56
Palm Beach County52
Property Crime in West Palm Beach
United States48
Florida57
Miami Metro Area69
Palm Beach County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Oct | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 66 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Palm Beach
Inland Flooding47
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Palm Beach, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Palm Beach, FL
SAT Virtual Resource Center
1 miles, SE
Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches
2 miles, SE
Aleesa Coats
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach Atlantic University
5 miles, SE
South University-West Palm Beach
6 miles, SW
Hobe Sound Bible College
22 miles, N
Everglades University
24 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Palm Beach, FL
St Mary's Medical Center
4 miles, E
Good Samaritan Medical Center
5 miles, E
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
6 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach International Airport
5 miles, SE
Miami International Airport
66 miles, S
Melbourne International Airport
99 miles, N