West Palm Beach, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
119,508 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,261 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$369,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$853 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Palm Beach County
5
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Palm Beach County
6
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 63
Feb 2 0 66
Mar 4 0 69
Apr 3 0 72
May 4 0 77
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 7 0 81
Oct 4 0 77
Nov 3 0 71
Dec 2 0 66

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 70% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, FL State Senate District 24, FL State House District 88, FL
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Schools

Egret Lake Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Seminole Trails Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Jeaga Middle School
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-West Palm
3 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Mary's Medical Center
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
Good Samaritan Medical Center
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Palm Beach International Airport
5 miles, S • 2.8 star
Miami International Airport
66 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Melbourne International Airport
99 miles, N • 1 star
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