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Living in Palm Beach

Palm Beach is a city in the United States, with a population of 9,348 in July 2026. The city had 237 schools in 2026. For Palm Beach, median gross rent was US$2,311 per month, while the median home value was US$2,000,001 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0737 sources

Population9,423people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary6,010EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent2,031EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.9%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,245incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 22% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean6.35µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

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

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 Beach.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 83.7%, and the vacancy rate was 47.9% in July 2026. 36.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Palm Beach 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 internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$2,311/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent36.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)47.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,092 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)3,157 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)2Official
Median monthly rent2,031 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Palm Beach 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 worker43%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 34–52%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on housing · range 44–62%
Student44%strong on education, weak on work · range 34–54%
Family60%strong on family, weak on cost · range 51–69%
Retirement44%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 33–55%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

17.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,638 of 9,423 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$168,403 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Palm Beach is 4.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income168,403 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband82.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription96.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet0.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet4.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary6,010 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)27Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,594 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov26Official
Unemployment rate4.9 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Palm Beach?

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€421of €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− €3,157
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-€421
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Palm Beach Salary needed to live in Palm Beach

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Palm Beach. 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 Beach. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher97.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools237 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents6.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio188 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents6,567 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,504 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Palm Beach 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 Beach highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Palm Beach 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
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Palm Beach1,245
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,245 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents90.05 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.52 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work7.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport23 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportPBI3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

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

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Palm Beach.

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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 Palm Beach is 6.4 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 mean6.35 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202437Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 23.7 · Feb 24.9 · Mar 26.2 · Apr 27.9 · May 29.8 · Jun 31.3 · Jul 32.2 · Aug 32.2 · Sep 31.1 · Oct 29.3 · Nov 26.7 · Dec 24.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 14.4 · Feb 15.6 · Mar 17.2 · Apr 19.7 · May 22.1 · Jun 23.9 · Jul 24.5 · Aug 24.7 · Sep 24.3 · Oct 22.5 · Nov 18.9 · Dec 16.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
Average temperature by monthJan 19.1 · Feb 20.2 · Mar 21.7 · Apr 23.8 · May 25.9 · Jun 27.6 · Jul 28.4 · Aug 28.4 · Sep 27.7 · Oct 25.9 · Nov 22.8 · Dec 20.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI25Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 88.14 · Feb 66.8 · Mar 84.07 · Apr 93.47 · May 124.7 · Jun 215.4 · Jul 143 · Aug 220.5 · Sep 202.2 · Oct 149.9 · Nov 91.95 · Dec 88.39 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012844 (W PALM BEACH INTL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading44.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.27 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,476 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.05 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature25.29 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature20.58 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±3.1 °C. Elsewhere: Ginowan (Japan) ±1.7 °C, Okinawa (Japan) ±1.7 °C, Urasoe (Japan) ±1.7 °C, Chikushino-shi (Japan) ±6.8 °C, Chikushino (Japan) ±6.8 °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 1,638 is not 5.4% 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 share5.37 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents1,638 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density958.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population9,423 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value2,000,001 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes83.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate34.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad17.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents12.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage80.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance5.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher69.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Households with a vehicle available97.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,900 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home39.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans93.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Palm Beach

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.

North Palm Beach as a Palm Beach alternative in the same region

13 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 541 North Palm Beach vs 1,245 Palm Beach−57%
  • Unemployment: 2.3% North Palm Beach vs 4.9% Palm Beach−52%
  • Nearest airport: 15.0 km North Palm Beach vs 6.0 km Palm Beach+150%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,449 North Palm Beach vs €6,010 Palm Beach−26%
  • Foreign residents: 3.7% North Palm Beach vs 5.4% Palm Beach−31%
  • Residents: 13,319 North Palm Beach vs 9,423 Palm Beach+41%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,594 North Palm Beach vs €3,594 Palm Beachsame level
Full comparisonMore about North Palm Beach

Cities near Palm Beach

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

West Palm Beach 2.8 km away
Salary
3,209 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
West Gate 6.2 km away
Rent
1,313 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Palm Beach, nearest in population first.

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Seneca9,424 residentsRensselaer9,421 residentsStanwood9,421 residentsBridgeport9,427 residentsPiedmont9,427 residentsDruid Hills9,429 residents

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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 Palm Beach?

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

What is the unemployment rate in Palm Beach?

The unemployment rate is 4.9 %. 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 Beach?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.35 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 Palm Beach?

Police recorded 1,245 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 Palm Beach?

The published population is 9,423 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Palm Beach?

1,638 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 Beach a good place to live?

Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach, West Gate, Riviera Beach, Palm Springs, Lake Worth Beach are near Palm Beach. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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