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In Palm Coast, the median gross salary is €3,094 a month (2024).

The city had 14 schools in 2026. Palm Coast is in the United States; its population was 98,258 in July 2026. In July 2026, 57.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 233 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-2625 sources

Population109,886people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,094EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records
Median rent1,566EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.52%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime969.6incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2021District figureOfficial source · Statewide County Report 2021
PM2.5, annual mean6.82µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

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

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 Coast.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,782 per month, while the median home value was US$350,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 81.9%, and the vacancy rate was 10.1% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Palm Coast recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€726
Utilities, 85 m² flat€123
Internet, 60 Mbps€52
Mobile plan, 10 GB€37
Fitness club€22

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly21.77 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palm Coast (Wayback Machine capture 20250219193459)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited51.91 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palm Coast (Wayback Machine capture 20250219193459)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly725.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palm Coast (Wayback Machine capture 20250219193459)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB37 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palm Coast (Wayback Machine capture 20250219193459)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home123.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palm Coast (Wayback Machine capture 20250219193459)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,782/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,665 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 rent1,566 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Palm Coast 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 worker29%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 20–38%
Skilled employee41%strong on work, weak on safety · range 32–50%
Student37%strong on education, weak on work · range 27–47%
Family49%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 37–61%
Retirement38%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 26–50%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 14,553 of 109,886 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Median household income was US$77,350 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Palm Coast is 4.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income77,350 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband73.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet4.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet6.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,094 EUR/month31 Dec 2024ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records3Official
Unemployment rate4.52 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Palm Coast?

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

Palm Coast median gross pay: €3,094 (ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records, 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€572of €2,449 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • 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.€2,449
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− €1,665
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€123 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palm Coast (Wayback Machine capture 20250219193459) · 2025-12-31− €123
Internet€52 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palm Coast (Wayback Machine capture 20250219193459) · 2025-12-31− €52
Mobile plan€37 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palm Coast (Wayback Machine capture 20250219193459) · 2025-12-31− €37
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€572
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Palm Coast Salary needed to live in Palm Coast

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Palm Coast. 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

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents19.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents233 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,364 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
GP practices79 count13 Sept 2026NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 202616Official
Hospitals2 count30 Sept 2026CMS Hospital General Information9Official
Pharmacies17 count13 Sept 2026NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 202616Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents189.3 per 100,00013 Sept 2026NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 202616Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Palm Coast 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 Coast highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Palm Coast highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents969.6 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2021Statewide County Report 202119Official · county

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time27.04 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work0.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportUST3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport44 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Palm Coast. 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
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

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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 Coast is 6.8 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 mean6.82 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202424Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 18.44 · Feb 19.94 · Mar 22.44 · Apr 25.44 · May 28.22 · Jun 30.11 · Jul 31 · Aug 31 · Sep 30 · Oct 27.11 · Nov 23.17 · Dec 20.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202015Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 9.56 · Feb 11.17 · Mar 13.33 · Apr 16.83 · May 20.83 · Jun 24.17 · Jul 24.72 · Aug 24.83 · Sep 24.22 · Oct 20.78 · Nov 15.78 · Dec 11.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202015Official
Average temperature by monthJan 14 · Feb 15.56 · Mar 17.89 · Apr 21.17 · May 24.56 · Jun 27.11 · Jul 27.89 · Aug 27.89 · Sep 27.11 · Oct 23.94 · Nov 19.5 · Dec 16 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202015Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 84.84 · Feb 91.44 · Mar 78.49 · Apr 63.75 · May 70.87 · Jun 150.4 · Jul 159.3 · Aug 162.8 · Sep 194.8 · Oct 113 · Nov 62.48 · Dec 74.42 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202015Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading42.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,349 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.55 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature23.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature16.63 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share14.81 %31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records1Official
Foreign residents14,553 people31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records1Official
Population density440.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population109,886 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value350,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes81.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate51.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad14.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents10.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage77.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance10.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher29.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available96.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over39,878 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home17.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans84.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Palm Coast

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.

Daytona Beach as a Palm Coast alternative in the same region

41 km away, better on 1 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, city and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Daytona Beach vs 44.0 km Palm Coast−89%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,611 Daytona Beach vs €3,094 Palm Coastno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,878 Daytona Beach vs 970 Palm Coastno percentage
  • Residents: 88,471 Daytona Beach vs 109,886 Palm Coast−19%
  • Unemployment: 4.7% Daytona Beach vs 4.5% Palm Coast+4%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.8 µg/m³ Daytona Beach vs 6.8 µg/m³ Palm Coastsame level
Full comparisonMore about Daytona Beach

Hillsboro as a Palm Coast alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 4031 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,221 Hillsboro vs €3,094 Palm Coast+36%
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km Hillsboro vs 44.0 km Palm Coast−91%
  • Annual PM2.5: 3.9 µg/m³ Hillsboro vs 6.8 µg/m³ Palm Coast−44%
  • Foreign residents: 20.4% Hillsboro vs 14.8% Palm Coast+38%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,747 (2024) Hillsboro vs 970 (2021) Palm Coastno percentage
  • Unemployment: 4.8% Hillsboro vs 4.5% Palm Coast+7%
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €109 Hillsboro vs €123 Palm Coast−12%
Full comparisonMore about Hillsboro

Cities near Palm Coast

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

Alternative cities in United States

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

All United States cities
Ventura109,831 residentsPueblo110,404 residentsEdinburg110,700 residentsDavie110,851 residentsCosta Mesa108,881 residentsPeoria110,920 residents

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Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Palm Coast?

The unemployment rate is 4.52 %. 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 Coast?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.82 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 Coast?

Police recorded 969.6 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Statewide County Report 2021.

How many people live in Palm Coast?

The published population is 109,886 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Palm Coast?

14,553 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records.

Is Palm Coast a good place to live?

Palm Coast 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 Coast?

Flagler Beach is near Palm Coast. 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, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  2. 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
  3. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. CMS Hospital General Information data.cms.gov · checked 2026-09-15
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  6. NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 2026 NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 · download.cms.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statewide County Report 2021 fdle.state.fl.us · checked 2026-09-25
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  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. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palm Coast (Wayback Machine capture 20250219193459) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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