What kinds of homes are in Gulf Stream, FL?

Name: Types of homes in Gulf Stream, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Gulf Stream, FL has 598 (±89) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 761 homes per square mile of land.

48.0% are detached single-family houses.

2.2% are in buildings of two to four units.

41.3% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 598 (±89)
Detached houses: 48.0%
2–4 unit buildings: 2.2%
5+ unit buildings: 41.3%

Homes in Gulf Stream by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Gulf Stream	Palm Beach County	Florida	United States
Single-family, detached	48.0% (±7.0 points)	45.5%	54.7%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	8.5% (±4.6 points)	11.5%	6.7%	6.2%
2 units	0.0% (±8.4 points)	2.6%	2.0%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	2.2% (±1.7 points)	6.2%	3.9%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	7.0% (±4.6 points)	6.3%	4.7%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	14.7% (±5.9 points)	6.0%	5.4%	4.3%
20 or more units	19.6% (±6.6 points)	19.1%	14.4%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.0% (±8.4 points)	2.8%	8.0%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±8.4 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%

In Gulf Stream, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (31.4%).

It is also higher than in Florida (24.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Gulf Stream

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Gulf Stream
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Gulf Stream	—	41.3% (±10.0 points)	—
Briny Breezes	1.6 mi	0.0% (±13.9 points)	Lower
Delray Beach	2.9 mi	38.9% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Ocean Ridge	3.2 mi	48.1% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different
Golf	3.2 mi	0.0% (±41.4 points)	Not measurably different
Boynton Beach	3.3 mi	36.8% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Highland Beach	5.2 mi	85.8% (±3.5 points)	Higher
San Castle	5.5 mi	0.0% (±8.3 points)	Lower
Hypoluxo	5.6 mi	51.5% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Briny Breezes, FL (0.0%), San Castle, FL (0.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Highland Beach, FL (85.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Palm Beach County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
6	North Palm Beach	57.4% (±4.2 points)
7	Hypoluxo	51.5% (±9.1 points)
8	Ocean Ridge	48.1% (±8.6 points)
9	Boca Raton	47.1% (±2.2 points)
10	West Palm Beach	43.6% (±2.1 points)
11	Tequesta	43.3% (±8.7 points)
12	Gulf Stream	41.3% (±10.0 points)
13	Lake Park	40.1% (±7.8 points)
14	Palm Springs	39.3% (±4.5 points)
15	Delray Beach	38.9% (±2.4 points)
16	Lantana	37.9% (±5.8 points)
17	Boynton Beach	36.8% (±2.4 points)
18	Greenacres	32.5% (±4.2 points)

Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Gulf Stream

How many homes are in Gulf Stream?

Gulf Stream, FL has an estimated 598 (±89) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Gulf Stream houses or apartments?

48.0% are detached houses and 8.5% attached houses, while 43.5% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Gulf Stream?

2.2% of homes in Gulf Stream are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulf Stream town, Florida

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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