Palm Beach County

FL · Pop. 151,123 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Palm Beach County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 151,123.

$/Acre: $14,512

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 302 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 237.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax6.14%

Cost of Living Index108.1

Median Household Income$91,402

Poverty Rate11.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,512

Median Home Price$733K

Acres for Sale3314

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season302 days

Annual Rainfall62.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low53°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,054 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)325 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K629

Property Crime /100K673

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak