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West Palm Beach, FL

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in West Palm Beach.

Population: 183,040 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Palm Beach, FL is $563,981 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $664,250 after a median 85 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,029/month. 35 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$563,981

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$563,981
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.7%
10-year appreciation
+109.8%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$578,681
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$664,250
Median list price
$745,908
Median price per sqft
$397
1-year sale-price change
+8.1%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
743
For-sale inventory
1,431
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
1,317
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
99 days
New listings (monthly)
273

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,029/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,907/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,052/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,523/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
35
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
6
High schools
6
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
Schools include
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, U. B. KINSEY/PALMVIEW ELEMENTARY, ALEXANDER W DREYFOOS JUNIOR SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, BELVEDERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
683
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Trans Circuits, Inc. (2.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.8°F
Average high
82.8°F
Average low
68.8°F
Annual precipitation
64.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
279
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,021
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
60,940
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
55,706

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
14
Hospitals include
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST, BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
304
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
22.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,374
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
608,243
Average weekly wage
$1,574
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,228

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West Palm BeachState medianUS median
Typical home value$563,981$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$664,250$359,990$325,000
Median days on market85 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$3,029/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,374$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in West Palm Beach, FL?
$563,981.
What is the median sale price in West Palm Beach, FL?
$664,250.
How long do homes take to sell in West Palm Beach, FL?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in West Palm Beach, FL?
Typical rent: $3,029/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Palm Beach, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, drought.
Is West Palm Beach, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 683 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Palm Beach, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Palm Beach, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Palm Beach, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Trans Circuits, Inc., 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve West Palm Beach, FL?
35 schools (20 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Palm Beach, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Palm Beach, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Palm Beach, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in West Palm Beach

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