West Palm Beach, Florida

Quick Statistics

West Palm Beach is a community in Palm Beach County, Florida, home to about 122,290 people spread across 53.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $38,673 a year, and a typical home is worth about $414,200. About 48.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 22 percent over the past decade.

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122,290
Total Population
▲ up 22% since 2012
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53.87 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$38,673
Median Personal Income
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$414,200
Median Home Value
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48.3%
College Educated
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84.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 10.8 points since 2010
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, West Palm Beach ranks number 18 of 955 in population, number 428 in median household income, number 276 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around West Palm Beach typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 52°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near West Palm Beach
# Town Distance Population
1.Schall Circle, FL2.2 mi.467
2.Plantation Mobile Home Park, FL3.0 mi.1,032
3.Stacey Street, FL3.3 mi.582
4.Mangonia Park, FL3.3 mi.2,384
5.Westgate, FL3.6 mi.8,151
6.Haverhill, FL3.8 mi.2,823
7.Lake Belvedere Estates, FL3.8 mi.2,672
8.Riviera Beach, FL4.0 mi.38,657
Frequently Asked Questions About West Palm Beach

What is the population of West Palm Beach, Florida?
West Palm Beach has a population of about 122,290 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is West Palm Beach, Florida in?
West Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.

What is the median home value in West Palm Beach, Florida?
The median home value in West Palm Beach is about $414,200, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in West Palm Beach, Florida?
The median personal income in West Palm Beach is about $38,673 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near West Palm Beach, Florida?
Since 1950, 197 tornadoes have been recorded in Palm Beach County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in West Palm Beach, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 52 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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