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Living in Palm Bay

Palm Bay is a city in the United States. Its population was 130,132 in July 2026. There were 1,690 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 115 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 79.7% and the vacancy rate was 8.57%.

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

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

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Palm Bay.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,601 per month, while the median home value was US$283,200 in July 2026. 59.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Palm Bay yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,601/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct8.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,715 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,407 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

14.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 20,834 people of 148,092 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$72,614 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Palm Bay is 6.1%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Palm Bay 6.1%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd72,614 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct81.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct92.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct5.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,696 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,466 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov16Official
Unemployment rate6.07 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Palm Bay. 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
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Palm Bay. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct90.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools115 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct24.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio35 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents1,690 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,661 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Palm Bay 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 citiesPalm Bay highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Palm Bay highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents342.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute27.75 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights13Official
Nearest airportMLB3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Palm Bay. 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, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Palm Bay.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Palm Bay average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Palm Bay average monthly precipitation, mm055110165220676177711111941671812021427562JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Palm Bay annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.6PM2.5µg/m³

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 Palm Bay is 5.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Palm Bay 5.6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.59 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202419Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 22.72 · Feb 24.11 · Mar 25.83 · Apr 28.22 · May 30.33 · Jun 32.17 · Jul 32.94 · Aug 33.22 · Sep 31.78 · Oct 29.39 · Nov 26.11 · Dec 23.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202012Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 9.44 · Feb 10.83 · Mar 12.5 · Apr 15.56 · May 18.56 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 22.56 · Aug 22.67 · Sep 21.94 · Oct 19.17 · Nov 14.72 · Dec 11.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202012Official
Average temperature by monthJan 16.11 · Feb 17.5 · Mar 19.17 · Apr 21.89 · May 24.44 · Jun 26.83 · Jul 27.78 · Aug 27.94 · Sep 26.89 · Oct 24.28 · Nov 20.44 · Dec 17.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202012Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 67.06 · Feb 61.47 · Mar 77.22 · Apr 71.37 · May 111 · Jun 193.6 · Jul 167.1 · Aug 180.6 · Sep 201.9 · Oct 142.2 · Nov 74.93 · Dec 62.48 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202012Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M347.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.24 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,550 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.63 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature23.76 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan17.88 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Pomona147,807 residentsWaco147,788 residentsThornton147,766 residentsPasadena148,539 residentsMidland147,615 residentsGainesville148,671 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Palm Bay residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport85.9%Foreign residents14.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.24 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents20,834 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density659.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population148,092 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Is Palm Bay 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 legal route · range 40–62%
Skilled employee65%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–75%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–65%
Family56%strong on family, weak on cost · range 42–70%
Retirement48%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 34–62%
Foreign residents20,834 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population148,092 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.49 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,407 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,715 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,696 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd283,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes79.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour60.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad16.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct11.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct76.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct12.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct24.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct95.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus58,264 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct10.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct86.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Palm Bay?

The median gross salary is 3,466 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Palm Bay?

The unemployment rate is 6.07 %. 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 Palm Bay?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.59 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 many people live in Palm Bay?

The published population is 148,092 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Palm Bay?

20,834 people 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 Palm Bay a good place to live?

Palm Bay 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.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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