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Living in Pahokee

Pahokee is a city in the United States, with a population of 5,609 in July 2026. The city had 237 schools in 2026. For Pahokee, median gross rent was US$1,116 per month, while the median home value was US$152,300 in July 2026. There were 6,567 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0725 sources

Population5,794people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,766EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent980.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate16.48%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,334incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 47% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean7.32µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Pahokee?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 62.9%, and the vacancy rate was 13% in July 2026. 78.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Pahokee recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet17Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,116/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent78.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,526 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,337 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent980.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Pahokee a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family63%strong on family, weak on cost · range 54–72%
Retirement49%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

23.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,352 of 5,794 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$53,359 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Pahokee is 16.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income53,359 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband55.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription81.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,766 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,594 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate16.48 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Pahokee?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,594 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,399of €2,818 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,818
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,337
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,399
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Pahokee Salary needed to live in Pahokee

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Pahokee. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Pahokee. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher65.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools237 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio188 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents6,567 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,504 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pahokee when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPahokee highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Pahokee highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Pahokee2,334
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,334 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City8Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents931.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.46 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport11.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work9.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportPHK3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Pahokee. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Pahokee.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Pahokee is 7.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.32 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202424Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 23.44 · Feb 25.22 · Mar 26.78 · Apr 29.56 · May 31.5 · Jun 32.78 · Jul 33.44 · Aug 33.44 · Sep 32.5 · Oct 30.44 · Nov 27.17 · Dec 24.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 13.94 · Feb 15.11 · Mar 16.67 · Apr 18.78 · May 21 · Jun 23.89 · Jul 24.28 · Aug 24.56 · Sep 24.17 · Oct 22.06 · Nov 18.5 · Dec 15.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 18.67 · Feb 20.17 · Mar 21.72 · Apr 24.17 · May 26.28 · Jun 28.33 · Jul 28.89 · Aug 29 · Sep 28.33 · Oct 26.28 · Nov 22.83 · Dec 20.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 60.2 · Feb 49.28 · Mar 72.64 · Apr 108 · May 99.31 · Jun 212.9 · Jul 165.9 · Aug 233.4 · Sep 204.7 · Oct 94.74 · Nov 55.37 · Dec 52.32 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading44.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.27 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation721.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.94 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature24.36 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature18.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±3.0 °C. Elsewhere: Ginowan (Japan) ±2.2 °C, Okinawa (Japan) ±2.2 °C, Urasoe (Japan) ±2.2 °C, Chikushino-shi (Japan) ±7.1 °C, Chikushino (Japan) ±7.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,352 is not 7.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share7.61 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,352 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density420.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,794 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value152,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes62.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate52.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad24.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents16.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents7.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance14.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher14.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available88.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,077 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home1.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans68.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Pahokee

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

South Bay as a Pahokee alternative in the same region

19 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Nearest airport: 14.0 km South Bay vs 5.0 km Pahokee+180%
  • Unemployment: 9.0% South Bay vs 16.5% Pahokee−46%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,557 South Bay vs 2,334 Pahokee−33%
  • Foreign residents: 12.5% South Bay vs 7.6% Pahokee+65%
  • Median gross pay, city: €1,851 South Bay vs €1,766 Pahokee+5%
  • Residents: 5,140 South Bay vs 5,794 Pahokee−11%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,594 South Bay vs €3,594 Pahokeesame level

Watsonville as a Pahokee alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 4007 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,716 Watsonville vs 5,794 Pahokee+775%
  • Foreign residents: 23.8% Watsonville vs 7.6% Pahokee+213%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,517 Watsonville vs €1,766 Pahokee+43%
  • Unemployment: 7.7% Watsonville vs 16.5% Pahokee−53%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ Watsonville vs 7.3 µg/m³ Pahokee−46%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,581 (2024) Watsonville vs 2,334 (2025) Pahokeeno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km Watsonville vs 5.0 km Pahokee−20%

Cities near Pahokee

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Pahokee?

The median gross salary is 3,594 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Pahokee?

The unemployment rate is 16.48 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Pahokee?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.32 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Pahokee?

Police recorded 2,334 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Pahokee?

The published population is 5,794 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Pahokee?

1,352 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Pahokee a good place to live?

Pahokee may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Pahokee?

Belle Glade, South Bay are near Pahokee. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q2151709 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05

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