Housing data for West Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach, FL has an estimated 122,290 residents and 62,464 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Palm Beach County.
49.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,772 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+11.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 122,290 (±106)
- Housing units
- 62,464 (±1,142)
- Households that rent
- 49.5%
- Median gross rent
- $1,772
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +11.4%
What stands out in West Palm Beach
Households that rent: 49.5% (±2.0 points) in West Palm Beach, higher than in Palm Beach County (29.9%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 43.6% (±2.1 points) in West Palm Beach, higher than in Palm Beach County (31.4%).
Households without a vehicle: 9.5% (±1.5 points) in West Palm Beach, higher than in Palm Beach County (6.0%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 32.4% (±2.0 points) in West Palm Beach, higher than in Palm Beach County (25.9%).
- Renters and owners in West Palm Beach
- Types of homes in West Palm Beach
- Commute and cars in West Palm Beach
- How long people stay in West Palm Beach
Housing in West Palm Beach at a glance
- Median rent: $1,772 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,826 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 59.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 49.5% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $73,446 median household income
- Home values: $414,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,326 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,862 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 43.6% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 36.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 37.7% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 8.9% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 90.8% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 23.4 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 493 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +11.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 32.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 3.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $2,300 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 33401)
West Palm Beach against Palm Beach County, its state and the nation
| West Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 122,290 (±106) | 1,533,806 (exact) | 22,416,077 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 62,464 (±1,142) | 719,463 (±352) | 10,256,470 (±942) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 49.5% (±2.0 points) | 29.9% (±0.5 points) | 32.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,772 (±$44) | $1,916 (±$19) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $73,446 (±$2,790) | $83,581 (±$1,022) | $74,568 (±$284) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $414,200 (±$13,945) | $447,300 (±$4,180) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,862 (±$220) | $3,858 (±$48) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 37.7% (±2.4 points) | 33.6% (±0.6 points) | 33.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.4 minutes (±0.7) | 26.5 minutes (±0.3) | 28.0 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.3% (±1.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.1 years (±1.4) | 45.3 years (±0.1) | 42.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
West Palm Beach covers 53.9 square miles of land, about 2,270 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Palm Beach has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 109,767 (±74) | 122,290 (±106) | +11.4% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 52,229 (±1,094) | 62,464 (±1,142) | +19.6% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,303 (±$30) | $1,772 (±$44) | +36.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $251,700 (±$7,102) | $414,200 (±$13,945) | +64.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $54,334 (±$1,959) | $73,446 (±$2,790) | +35.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,654 (±$37) | $2,326 (±$65) | +40.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,806 (±$114) | $3,862 (±$220) | +37.6% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 51.2% (±1.4 points) | 49.5% (±2.0 points) | −1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5% (±1.4 points) | 8.9% (±1.5 points) | +1.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Crime reported to police in West Palm Beach
In 2025, the West Palm Beach Police Department reported 493 violent and 1,497 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Palm Beach County, the departments that report recorded 250 violent and 1,050 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in West Palm Beach
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33401 | 100% | 33,698 | $1,776 | $473,100 | $67,967 |
| 33405 | 100% | 19,780 | $1,566 | $467,100 | $87,341 |
| 33407 | 69% | 34,851 | $1,608 | $342,000 | $59,993 |
| 33409 | 62% | 33,489 | $1,731 | $320,500 | $67,073 |
| 33412 | 44% | 15,859 | $2,321 | $643,800 | $130,225 |
| 33417 | 27% | 38,079 | $1,647 | $175,900 | $51,605 |
| 33411 | 16% | 76,863 | $2,002 | $441,600 | $92,591 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near West Palm Beach
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Mobile Home Park | 3.0 mi | $1,413 | — | 42.2% |
| Mangonia Park | 3.3 mi | $1,723 | $338,100 | 68.2% |
| Westgate | 3.6 mi | $1,421 | $251,300 | 63.5% |
| Haverhill | 3.8 mi | $1,734 | $424,500 | 22.5% |
| Lake Belvedere Estates | 3.8 mi | $2,105 | $382,300 | 12.2% |
| Riviera Beach | 4.0 mi | $1,702 | $354,500 | 37.8% |
| Royal Palm Estates | 4.4 mi | $1,736 | $331,600 | 29.9% |
| Gun Club Estates | 5.0 mi | — | $423,800 | 41.6% |
Places in Florida most like West Palm Beach
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $1,701 | $420,400 | $75,475 | 49.7% |
| Temple Terrace | $1,594 | $334,800 | $69,252 | 49.6% |
| Fort Myers | $1,580 | $384,500 | $63,732 | 50.9% |
| Lantana | $1,758 | $396,200 | $70,012 | 47.1% |
| Orlando | $1,747 | $394,100 | $72,336 | 60.5% |
| Delray Beach | $1,961 | $420,300 | $82,041 | 36.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Florida.
HUD Fair Market Rent for West Palm Beach, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,907 | $2,008 | $2,349 | $3,052 | $3,523 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for West Palm Beach, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,000 | $45,000 | $71,950 |
| 2 people | $30,850 | $51,400 | $82,250 |
| 3 people | $34,700 | $57,850 | $92,550 |
| 4 people | $38,550 | $64,250 | $102,800 |
| 5 people | $41,650 | $69,400 | $111,050 |
| 6 people | $44,750 | $74,550 | $119,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,700 | $127,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,850 | $135,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $107,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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 West Palm Beach
What is the average rent in West Palm Beach, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Palm Beach is $1,772 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in West Palm Beach?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in West Palm Beach, FL is $1,661 (±$104) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in West Palm Beach rent-burdened?
59.2% of renting households in West Palm Beach pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach has an estimated 25,986 (±1,200) renting households, 49.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in West Palm Beach?
The median household income in West Palm Beach is $73,446 (±$2,790) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Palm Beach, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $414,200 (±$13,945) for owner-occupied homes in West Palm Beach (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is West Palm Beach growing?
In West Palm Beach, the number of residents went from 109,767 in 2015–2019 to 122,290 in 2020–2024 (+11.4%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in West Palm Beach?
The ZIP codes that cover West Palm Beach are 33401, 33405, 33407, 33409, 33412, 33417, 33411.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 33401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33401 is $1,776 (±$82) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, Florida
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, Florida
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: West Palm Beach Police Department (ORI FL0500800)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for West Palm Beach city, Florida (place:76600, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .