How much do homeowners pay a month in West Palm Beach, FL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in West Palm Beach, FL pay a median of $2,326 (±$65) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $973 (±$47).
56.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In West Palm Beach, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,654 in 2015–2019 to $2,326 in 2020–2024 (+40.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,326 (±$65)
- Without a mortgage
- $973 (±$47)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 56.6%
Monthly owner costs in West Palm Beach
| West Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,326 (±$65) | $2,383 (±$25) | $1,959 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $973 (±$47) | $951 (±$12) | $673 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 56.6% (±3.1 points) | 52.4% (±0.7 points) | 56.3% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,862 (±$220) | $3,858 (±$48) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In West Palm Beach, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Palm Beach County ($2,383).
It is also higher than in Florida ($1,959).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach ranks 26 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 208 of 830.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in West Palm Beach have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Median home value | $251,700 (±$7,102) | $414,200 (±$13,945) | +64.6% | Up 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.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near West Palm Beach
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | — | $2,326 (±$65) | — |
| Mangonia Park | 3.3 mi | $2,508 (±$607) | Not measurably different |
| Westgate | 3.6 mi | $1,322 (±$618) | Lower |
| Haverhill | 3.8 mi | $2,329 (±$191) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Belvedere Estates | 3.8 mi | $1,959 (±$342) | Lower |
| Riviera Beach | 4.0 mi | $2,059 (±$148) | Lower |
| Royal Palm Estates | 4.4 mi | $1,663 (±$177) | Lower |
| Gun Club Estates | 5.0 mi | $3,189 (±$551) | Higher |
| Lake Park | 5.3 mi | $2,014 (±$464) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westgate, FL ($1,322), Lake Belvedere Estates, FL ($1,959), Riviera Beach, FL ($2,059).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gun Club Estates, FL ($3,189).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Glen Ridge | $2,635 (±$454) |
| 21 | Mangonia Park | $2,508 (±$607) |
| 22 | Tequesta | $2,494 (±$282) |
| 23 | Lake Clarke Shores | $2,436 (±$370) |
| 24 | The Acreage | $2,410 (±$100) |
| 25 | Haverhill | $2,329 (±$191) |
| 26 | West Palm Beach | $2,326 (±$65) |
| 27 (tie) | Lake Worth Beach | $2,298 (±$155) |
| 27 (tie) | Lantana | $2,298 (±$251) |
| 29 | South Palm Beach | $2,293 (±$142) |
| 30 | Royal Palm Beach | $2,228 (±$119) |
| 31 | Delray Beach | $2,222 (±$84) |
| 32 | Riviera Beach | $2,059 (±$148) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Palm Beach County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 mortgage payment in West Palm Beach?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,326 (±$65) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in West Palm Beach?
Owners without a mortgage in West Palm Beach pay a median of $973 (±$47) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in West Palm Beach gone up?
In West Palm Beach, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,654 in 2015–2019 to $2,326 in 2020–2024 (+40.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 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
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Palm Beach city, 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 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 B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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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 .
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