In Palm Beach, Florida, the median home price is $473,295, compared with the Florida median of $390,983; median household income is $83,581; the population is 1,533,806; schools rate 7.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 251.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Palm Beach at a glance
Population
1,533,806
Median Household Income
$83,581
Typical Home Value
$473,295
School District Rating
7.0
Violent Crime Rate
251.4
Avg Commute Time
26.5
About Palm Beach
Palm Beach has a population of 1,533,806. The median home value is $473,295, 21% above the Florida median. Median household income is $83,581 (12% above the Florida median). The most populated towns are Boynton Beach-Delray Beach, Lake Worth, and Sunshine Parkway.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Palm Beach
11 towns, by population.
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Palm Beach at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Palm Beach?
- Palm Beach has a population of 1,533,806 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Palm Beach?
- The median home value in Palm Beach is $473,295. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Palm Beach?
- Median household income in Palm Beach is $83,581 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Palm Beach in?
- Palm Beach is in Florida.
- How many towns are in Palm Beach?
- Palm Beach contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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