West Palm Beach, Florida
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Overview
City Overview
As of 2009, West Palm Beach's population is 99,377 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 20.30 percent.
The median home cost in West Palm Beach is $205,290. Home appreciation the last year has been -27.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, West Palm Beach's cost of living is 12.05% Higher than the U.S. average.
West Palm Beach public schools spend $5,637 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in West Palm Beach.
The unemployment rate in West Palm Beach is 9.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. West Palm Beach jobs have Decreased by 5.70 percent.
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
People
The 2009 West Palm Beach, FL, population is 99,377. There are 1,790 people per square mile (population density).
Family in West Palm Beach, FL
The median age is 37.6. The US median is 37.6. 45.42% of people in West Palm Beach, FL, are married. 12.94% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.16 people. 11.88% of people are married, with children. 9.71% have children, but are single.
Race in West Palm Beach, FL
54.50% of people are white, 34.74% are black, 2.02% are asian, 0.43% are native american, and 8.87% claim 'Other'.
20.96% of the people in West Palm Beach, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 79.04% are non-hispanic).
West Palm Beach People SperlingViews
Very Diverse: Yes, there are lots of poor black neighborhoods, but then again there are also poor white and Hispanic neighborhoods as well. Not to mention the fact that West Palm... (read more)WPB Devoid of Culture: For anyone thinking of moving to WPB it is NOT an exciting place to live. I have been in FL all of my life (30 yrs) and in West Palm Beach for the last six years. ... (read more)West Palm Beach: I've lived here a year and a half. I moved from Chicago, a world-class city, to be closer to my family. It's pretty here and most of the year the weather is nice.... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Health
There are 263 physicians per 100,000 population in West Palm Beach, FL. The US average is 170.
West Palm Beach, FL Health Index
Air quality in West Palm Beach, FL is 11 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in West Palm Beach, FL is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
West Palm Beach Health SperlingViews
Great Place to grow up!: I love south florida and will never leave... (read more)In defense of my hometown...: I have lived in West Palm Beach for almost my entire life and it's not as bad as people are making it out to be. After reading some of the other comments I do have a... (read more)New Yorkers-DO NOT MOVE TO FLORIDA!!!!!: I have lived in West Palm Beach for a year and moved here from NY state. All you New Yorkers: DO NOT MOVE HERE!! Call this fair warning. They hate us here and make that... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Economy
The unemployment rate in West Palm Beach, FL, is 9.30%, with job growth of -5.70%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.30%.
West Palm Beach, FL Taxes
West Palm Beach, FL,sales tax rate is 6.50%. Income tax is 0.00%.
West Palm Beach, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $26,987, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $41,095.
West Palm Beach Economy SperlingViews
Looking to get out: My family and I are looking to get out of Florida it is too crowded and congested. People don't know how to drive, and unless you have money there is no nice places to... (read more)Only fun if your rich: I was born and raised here in west palm. First off there is a lot of crime here. My home has been robbed several times. The weather is 50/50 in the wunter its great.... (read more)west palm beach: to expensive and... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 9.30% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -5.70% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 19.30% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $26,987 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $41,095 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 18.42% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.14% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.92% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.39% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.13% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.35% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.17% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.80% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.88% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.79% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.38% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 19.79% | 20.24% |
| Service | 22.35% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.61% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.83% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.03% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.01% | 14.44% |
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Housing
The median home value in West Palm Beach, FL, is $205,290. Home appreciation is -27.40% over the last year. The median age of West Palm Beach, FL, real estate is 26 years.
West Palm Beach, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 41.37% of the West Palm Beach, FL, population. 14.45% of houses and apartments in West Palm Beach, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
West Palm Beach Housing SperlingViews
Housing: Some residential properties are substandard and all are over-priced for sale.
City services to this neighborhood are delivered poorly as compared with other... (read more)pricing is getting way too high: The cost of housing in West Palm has nearly doubled in 3... (read more)cost of living: This is a very high crime rate city also the cost of living is very high.
Lot rent for a mobile home is $515.00 pr month, and you have to cut you own grass and pay for... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
| Median Home Age | 26 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $205,290 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -27.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 44.31% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 14.45% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 41.37% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $16.81 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.83% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.59% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.27% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 3.55% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 7.19% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.30% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.64% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 17.25% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 8.84% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 4.82% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 4.97% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 3.09% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 16.23% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.40% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.53% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 20.16% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.16% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 9.68% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.37% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.63% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 9.84% | 13.55% |
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Crime
West Palm Beach, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
West Palm Beach, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
West Palm Beach Crime SperlingViews
Contrary to belief. . . : I grew up in West Palm Beach my whole life, Crime has actually gone down. You generally know where to not travel if you want to stay away from the crime. Obviously, you... (read more)Perception vs reality: Like every City and County in the US, there are certain places in Palm Beach County that you probably would not go unless you are looking for trouble - outside of those... (read more)I am trying to get out.: The crime has gotten pretty bad. Not a place to raise children, unless you want them to become a drug... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Climate
West Palm Beach, FL, gets 61 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 132.
On average, there are 238 sunny days per year in West Palm Beach, FL. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 57. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 28 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
West Palm Beach Climate SperlingViews
Only fun if your rich: I was born and raised here in west palm. First off there is a lot of crime here. My home has been robbed several times. The weather is 50/50 in the wunter its great.... (read more)west palm beach: to expensive and... (read more)gorgeous: For anyone who loves warm (hot) weather, this is the place to... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Education
West Palm Beach, FL, schools spend $5,637 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 943 students per librarian, and 490 children per counselor in West Palm Beach, FL schools.
West Palm Beach Education SperlingViews
Great Place to grow up!: I love south florida and will never leave... (read more)In defense of my hometown...: I have lived in West Palm Beach for almost my entire life and it's not as bad as people are making it out to be. After reading some of the other comments I do have a... (read more)New Yorkers-DO NOT MOVE TO FLORIDA!!!!!: I have lived in West Palm Beach for a year and moved here from NY state. All you New Yorkers: DO NOT MOVE HERE!! Call this fair warning. They hate us here and make that... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Transportation
The average one-way commute in West Palm Beach, FL, takes 25 minutes. 76% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
West Palm Beach Transportation SperlingViews
Only fun if your rich: I was born and raised here in west palm. First off there is a lot of crime here. My home has been robbed several times. The weather is 50/50 in the wunter its great.... (read more)west palm beach: to expensive and... (read more)Looking to get out: My family and I are looking to get out of Florida it is too crowded and congested. People don't know how to drive, and unless you have money there is no nice places to... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means West Palm Beach, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means West Palm Beach, FL is more expensive.
Overall, West Palm Beach, FL cost of living is 112.05.
West Palm Beach Cost of Living SperlingViews
cost of living: This is a very high crime rate city also the cost of living is very high.
Lot rent for a mobile home is $515.00 pr month, and you have to cut you own grass and pay for... (read more)They Want Our Money But Don't Want Us-Buyer Beware: I have lived in West Palm Beach for a year and moved here from NY state. All you New Yorkers: DO NOT MOVE HERE!! Call this fair warning. They hate us here and make that... (read more)Sunny South Florida at a high price: You pay a price living in South Florida. Even though the cost of house is declining now, prices are still high. Home, wind, and flood insurance price are through the... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Religion
55.92% of the people in West Palm Beach, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 26.56% are Catholic; 10.53% are Protestant; 0.28% are LDS; 3.55% are another Christian faith; 14.76% in West Palm Beach, FL are Jewish; 0.16% are an eastern faith; 0.07% affilitates with Islam.
West Palm Beach Religion SperlingViews
Great Place to grow up!: I love south florida and will never leave... (read more)In defense of my hometown...: I have lived in West Palm Beach for almost my entire life and it's not as bad as people are making it out to be. After reading some of the other comments I do have a... (read more)New Yorkers-DO NOT MOVE TO FLORIDA!!!!!: I have lived in West Palm Beach for a year and moved here from NY state. All you New Yorkers: DO NOT MOVE HERE!! Call this fair warning. They hate us here and make that... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
| Percent Religious | 55.92% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 26.56% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 10.53% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.28% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 3.85% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.98% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.00% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.09% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.67% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.94% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.55% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 14.76% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.16% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.07% | 0.54% |
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Voting
60.35% of the people in West Palm Beach, FL are registered as Democrats. 39.05% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.60%.
West Palm Beach Voting SperlingViews
Contrary to belief. . . : I grew up in West Palm Beach my whole life, Crime has actually gone down. You generally know where to not travel if you want to stay away from the crime. Obviously, you... (read more)Perception vs reality: Like every City and County in the US, there are certain places in Palm Beach County that you probably would not go unless you are looking for trouble - outside of those... (read more)I am trying to get out.: The crime has gotten pretty bad. Not a place to raise children, unless you want them to become a drug... (read more)Have an opinion about West Palm Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for West Palm Beach Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
West Palm Beach Aerial Photos & Maps
Florida Pets and Hobbies
Companies
Courts & laws
Crime
Deaths
Disability access & rights
Economy
Education
Environment
Food, Restaurants, and Bars
Geocaching & geography
Government
History
Housing & Real Estate
Jobs
Libraries
Media outlets
Military
Organizations
Parks & recreation
People
Postal Service
Weather
Wildlife
