What percentage of people rent in Watergate, FL?
39.2% (±15.3 points) of the occupied homes in Watergate, FL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 463 renting households against 718 that own their home.
In Watergate, the share of households that rent went from 41.2% in 2015–2019 to 39.2% in 2020–2024 (−2.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 39.2% (±15.3 points)
- Renting households
- 463 (±229)
- Median renter income
- $65,093 (±$13,419)
Who rents and who owns in Watergate
| Watergate | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 39.2% (±15.3 points) | 29.9% (±0.5 points) | 32.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 463 (±229) | 181,166 (±2,990) | 2,834,163 (±17,461) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 718 (±278) | 424,264 (±3,713) | 5,918,647 (±31,594) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.3 (±0.5) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.2 (±0.7) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $65,093 (±$13,419) | $60,689 (±$1,327) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $75,753 (±$11,076) | $97,651 (±$1,709) | $88,144 (±$469) | $100,009 |
In Watergate, the renter share is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (29.9%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (32.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Palm Beach County, Watergate ranks 16 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 219 of 857.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Watergate has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 41.2% (±10.3 points) | 39.2% (±15.3 points) | −2.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,462 (±$152) | $2,076 (±$492) | +42.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,215 (±$11,478) | $67,071 (±$17,438) | +62.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Watergate
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate | — | 39.2% (±15.3 points) | — |
| Parkland | 2.8 mi | 14.9% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Coconut Creek | 4.2 mi | 35.2% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Springs | 5.3 mi | 39.7% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Beach | 5.7 mi | 36.1% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Margate | 6.1 mi | 22.8% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Boca Raton | 7.2 mi | 34.3% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pompano Beach | 8.1 mi | 44.5% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lauderdale | 8.5 mi | 39.9% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Parkland, FL (14.9%), Margate, FL (22.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | West Palm Beach | 49.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 11 | Lantana | 47.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 12 | Kenwood Estates | 42.5% (±21.2 points) |
| 13 | Plantation Mobile Home Park | 42.2% (±28.6 points) |
| 14 | Gun Club Estates | 41.6% (±38.3 points) |
| 15 | South Bay | 40.2% (±12.3 points) |
| 16 | Watergate | 39.2% (±15.3 points) |
| 17 | Palm Beach Shores | 39.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 18 | Riviera Beach | 37.8% (±3.7 points) |
| 19 | Pahokee | 37.1% (±13.3 points) |
| 20 | Delray Beach | 36.8% (±2.6 points) |
| 21 | San Castle | 35.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 22 | Cabana Colony | 35.5% (±13.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Watergate is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Watergate
How many renters are there in Watergate?
Watergate has an estimated 463 (±229) renting households, 39.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Watergate?
In Watergate, the share of households that rent went from 41.2% in 2015–2019 to 39.2% in 2020–2024 (−2.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Watergate?
A renting household in Watergate has 3.3 people on average, against 3.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Watergate?
The median renting household in Watergate, FL has an income of $65,093 (±$13,419) a year, against $75,753 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watergate CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watergate CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watergate CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watergate CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watergate CDP, Florida
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Watergate CDP, Florida (place:75275, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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