Here's what it costs to live in West Palm Beach, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,772 per month, while the typical home is valued around $414,200. Households earn a median of $73,446 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$73,446
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,772
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$414,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,788
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,901
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,254
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,920
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
122,290
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,643
Per month
Avg Home Value
$334,733
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33401 | — | $1,679 | $354,900 |
| ZIP 33405 | — | $1,274 | $346,400 |
| ZIP 33406 | — | $1,530 | $285,900 |
| ZIP 33407 | — | $1,449 | $253,800 |
| ZIP 33409 | — | $1,557 | $245,900 |
| ZIP 33411 | — | $1,792 | $363,900 |
| ZIP 33412 | — | $1,893 | $482,200 |
| ZIP 33417 | — | $1,419 | $140,700 |
| ZIP 33418 | — | $2,197 | $538,900 |
January Avg
67°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.2
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
84.8%
The cost of living index for West Palm Beach is not yet available.
The median gross rent in West Palm Beach is $1,772 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in West Palm Beach is $73,446 per year.
The median home value in West Palm Beach is $414,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for West Palm Beach is not yet available.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
