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All Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Palm Beach County 30% AMI or less 6730 7905 54865
Palm Beach County 30.01-50% AMI 19745 21673 34742
Palm Beach County 50.01-80% AMI 48848 40273 18066
Palm Beach County 80.01-100% AMI 41040 17567 4149
Palm Beach County Greater than 100% AMI 265369 23953 4570

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Renter Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Palm Beach County 30% AMI or less 2997 2124 27961
Palm Beach County 30.01-50% AMI 4039 9961 20111
Palm Beach County 50.01-80% AMI 12174 22724 8471
Palm Beach County 80.01-100% AMI 13255 8268 1295
Palm Beach County Greater than 100% AMI 54413 6604 966

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Owner-Occupied Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Palm Beach County 30% AMI or less 3733 5781 26904
Palm Beach County 30.01-50% AMI 15706 11712 14631
Palm Beach County 50.01-80% AMI 36674 17549 9595
Palm Beach County 80.01-100% AMI 27785 9299 2854
Palm Beach County Greater than 100% AMI 210956 17349 3604

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Homeownership Rate (%), 1990 through 2023 Estimates
Geography 1990 2000 2010 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
Palm Beach County 72 75 71 70

Notes: 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, and 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates


Median Income ($) by Tenure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Owner Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) Renter Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) All Households Margin of Error (+/-)
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year 99290 2764 62809 3195 84921 2625

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (with a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,249 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,250-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500-$3,999 Margin of Error (+/-) >$4,000 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year - - 440 378 211 206 164 133 1004 796 967 525 1168 512 1823 711 3360 1160 13653 2087 16717 2418 40420 4135 41668 3451 35244 3701 23489 2487 14985 2311 33709 3021 229136 7882

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (without a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$100 Margin of Error (+/-) $100-$149 Margin of Error (+/-) $150-$199 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$249 Margin of Error (+/-) $250-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$349 Margin of Error (+/-) $350-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1000-$1099 Margin of Error (+/-) $1100-$1199 Margin of Error (+/-) $1200-$1299 Margin of Error (+/-) $1300-$1399 Margin of Error (+/-) $1400-$1499 Margin of Error (+/-) >$1500 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Not Mortgaged Margin of Error (+/-)
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year 420 326 377 227 1090 466 1577 913 3378 1077 3551 1096 4385 1289 12639 2093 13777 2206 17563 2456 15742 2024 14795 2088 18205 2619 14355 2064 13252 2114 11422 1825 8126 1499 7449 1427 43121 3155 205224 6798

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source With Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) With Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-)
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year 138450 7197 89794 5674 150892 5934 49502 3965

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Renter Households by Gross Rent, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$749 Margin of Error (+/-) $750-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500 or More Margin of Error (+/-) No Cash Rent Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year 336 269 1882 1105 1571 640 2574 1081 8335 1942 29627 3685 39975 3697 38905 4190 22065 3336 9784 2132 10746 1908 4972 1062 170772 7695

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Median Gross Rent ($), 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Median Gross Rent Margin of Error (+/-)
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year 1982 51

Notes: Includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) 30-49.9% Margin of Error (+/-) 50% or More Margin of Error (+/-) Total - Not computed Margin of Error (+/-)
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year 60533 5028 47872 4621 55268 5046 7099 1535

Notes: Counts refer to number of households paying less than 30%, 30-49.9%, and 50% or more of income for gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Affordable and Available Rental Units per 100 Renters, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton Palm Beach 16 20 26 39 59 95

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units by Income, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton Palm Beach -25,598 -35,101 -43,487 -43,270 -37,699 -6,864

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units for a particular income range shows the number of affordable/available units in the range minus the number of renter households in that range. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Housing Units by Type of Structure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1, detached Margin of Error (+/-) 1, attached Margin of Error (+/-) 2 Margin of Error (+/-) 3 or 4 Margin of Error (+/-) 5 to 9 Margin of Error (+/-) 10 to 19 Margin of Error (+/-) 20 or more Margin of Error (+/-) Mobile Home or Trailer Margin of Error (+/-) Other Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year 341526 7306 80743 4358 14666 2343 41561 3643 43620 4303 46224 3686 139573 6812 17572 2443 364 347 725849 1463

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Vacancy and Occupancy Status, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source For Rent For Sale Only Rented or Sold Not Occupied Seasonal,Recreational or Occasional Use For Migrant Workers Other Vacant Total Vacant Total Occupied Total Units
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year 17932 8480 8496 68855 0 16954 120717 605132 725849

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Substandard Housing, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1.01 or More Persons per Room Share of Occupied Units (%) No Fuel Used Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%)
Palm Beach County 2023 1-Year 20830 3.4 21791 3.6 5184 0.7 3218 0.4

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Wage and Rent Comparison by Industry, 2024
Geography Industry 2024 Average Hourly Wage (2025 $) 2024 Average Annual Wage (2025 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2025 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR FMR # of Workers in 2024 2025 3-Person Median Income Annual Wage as Percent of 3-Person AMI
Palm Beach County Accommodation and Food Services $17.58 $36,565 $914 $2,187 72% 71,817 $105,200 35%
Palm Beach County Administrative and Waste Services $33.38 $69,422 $1,736 $2,187 38% 53,809 $105,200 66%
Palm Beach County Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $26.11 $54,307 $1,358 $2,187 48% 6,424 $105,200 52%
Palm Beach County Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $25.68 $53,409 $1,335 $2,187 49% 23,264 $105,200 51%
Palm Beach County Construction $37.86 $78,753 $1,969 $2,187 33% 43,468 $105,200 75%
Palm Beach County Educational Services $33.38 $69,430 $1,736 $2,187 38% 40,362 $105,200 66%
Palm Beach County Finance and Insurance $102.84 $213,905 $5,348 $2,187 12% 27,498 $105,200 203%
Palm Beach County Health Care and Social Assistance $33.97 $70,649 $1,766 $2,187 37% 104,763 $105,200 67%
Palm Beach County Information $58.52 $121,729 $3,043 $2,187 22% 9,908 $105,200 116%
Palm Beach County Management of Companies and Enterprises $93.11 $193,669 $4,842 $2,187 14% 10,419 $105,200 184%
Palm Beach County Mining $41.01 $85,300 $2,133 $2,187 31% 174 $105,200 81%
Palm Beach County Professional and Technical Services $55.75 $115,951 $2,899 $2,187 23% 56,206 $105,200 110%
Palm Beach County Public Administration $42.45 $88,290 $2,207 $2,187 30% 27,822 $105,200 84%
Palm Beach County Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $42.17 $87,721 $2,193 $2,187 30% 18,454 $105,200 83%
Palm Beach County Retail Trade $22.4 $46,588 $1,165 $2,187 56% 78,552 $105,200 44%
Palm Beach County Transportation and Warehousing $34.07 $70,874 $1,772 $2,187 37% 19,328 $105,200 67%
Palm Beach County Utilities $71.31 $148,324 $3,708 $2,187 18% 2,608 $105,200 141%
Palm Beach County Wholesale Trade $52.12 $108,418 $2,710 $2,187 24% 23,102 $105,200 103%

Notes: Based on average annual wages for industry sector, converted to hourly wages by dividing by 2000 (assumes 40-hour work week, 50 weeks per year). 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Wage and Rent Comparison by Occupation, 2024
Geography Occupation Median Hourly Wage (2025 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2025 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR, Median Wage Worker # of Workers in 2024 Annual Wage as a % AMI for a Family of 3
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $24.38 $1,268 $2,187 52% 12,130 48%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Bartenders $14.58 $758 $2,187 87% 13,640 29%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $23.03 $1,198 $2,187 55% 2,390 46%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Carpenters $23.91 $1,243 $2,187 53% 12,230 47%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Cashiers $14.47 $752 $2,187 87% 55,460 29%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Child, Family, and School Social Workers $28.42 $1,478 $2,187 44% 4,880 56%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Childcare Workers $15.72 $817 $2,187 80% 6,620 31%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Construction Laborers $21.72 $1,129 $2,187 58% 15,760 43%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Cooks, Restaurant $17.87 $929 $2,187 71% 40,490 35%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Correctional Officers and Jailers $33.64 $1,749 $2,187 38% 3,660 67%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Customer Service Representatives $19.17 $997 $2,187 66% 65,550 38%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Dental Assistants $22.49 $1,169 $2,187 56% 7,190 44%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Dishwashers $14.26 $742 $2,187 88% 12,510 28%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Electricians $27.7 $1,440 $2,187 46% 12,570 55%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $25.65 $1,334 $2,187 49% 20,680 51%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $14.86 $773 $2,187 85% 3,740 29%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Fast Food and Counter Workers $14.18 $737 $2,187 89% 57,590 28%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Firefighters $37.34 $1,941 $2,187 34% 5,280 74%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Food Preparation Workers $17.2 $894 $2,187 73% 17,520 34%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $16.6 $863 $2,187 76% 5,050 33%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $26.44 $1,375 $2,187 48% 9,200 52%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $25.05 $1,303 $2,187 50% 26,380 50%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Home Health and Personal Care Aides $15.9 $827 $2,187 79% 26,760 31%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $17.29 $899 $2,187 73% 6,200 34%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $15.09 $785 $2,187 84% 39,440 30%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $17.91 $931 $2,187 70% 20,280 35%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $15.32 $797 $2,187 82% 4,410 30%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $30.62 $1,592 $2,187 41% 8,250 61%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Light Truck Drivers $20.52 $1,067 $2,187 61% 20,760 41%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $16.41 $853 $2,187 77% 19,840 32%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Medical Assistants $21.99 $1,143 $2,187 57% 17,560 43%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $26.85 $1,396 $2,187 47% not avail. 53%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $25.53 $1,328 $2,187 49% 8,970 50%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Nursing Assistants $18.62 $968 $2,187 68% 22,640 37%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Office Clerks, General $21.76 $1,132 $2,187 58% 55,110 43%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Painters, Construction and Maintenance $23.22 $1,207 $2,187 54% 5,220 46%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Paralegals and Legal Assistants $31.14 $1,619 $2,187 41% 15,160 62%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Paramedics $32.38 $1,684 $2,187 39% 1,400 64%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Pharmacy Technicians $21.84 $1,136 $2,187 58% 10,050 43%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $27.75 $1,443 $2,187 45% 5,130 55%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46.57 $2,422 $2,187 27% 19,300 92%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $17.66 $918 $2,187 71% 11,360 35%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Receptionists and Information Clerks $18.37 $955 $2,187 69% 23,660 36%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Registered Nurses $42.29 $2,199 $2,187 30% 59,880 84%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Retail Salespersons $16.21 $843 $2,187 78% 90,630 32%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Roofers $23.4 $1,217 $2,187 54% 4,660 46%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $29.01 $1,508 $2,187 43% 11,650 57%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $22.42 $1,166 $2,187 56% 27,360 44%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Security Guards $18.01 $937 $2,187 70% 41,760 36%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28.69 $1,492 $2,187 44% 6,760 57%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Tellers $21.9 $1,139 $2,187 58% 3,060 43%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Total all occupations $23.67 $1,231 $2,187 53% 2,782,340 47%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $21.99 $1,143 $2,187 57% 2,380 43%
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Waiters and Waitresses $14.58 $758 $2,187 87% 56,790 29%

Notes: Statewide FMRs come from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach report and are averages weighted by the number of renters in each county. 2024 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Income (% AMI), 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity Household Income Households
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 8
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 20
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 240
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 1,060
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 735
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 1,480
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,020
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 5,410
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 4,440
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 4,525
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 7,880
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 5,200
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 16,690
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 6,425
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 6,230
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 11,010
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 8,440
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 27,695
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 20
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 27,345
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 28,205
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 39,590
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 23,090
Palm Beach County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 167,845
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 55
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 20
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 10
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 4
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 625
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 450
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 565
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 360
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 1,345
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 10,490
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 9,110
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 10,310
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 5,160
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 7,550
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 9,160
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 9,060
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 10,955
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 4,955
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 11,235
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 35
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 12,375
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 11,040
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 15,415
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 9,405
Palm Beach County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 32,730

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Cost Burden, 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50% Not computed
Palm Beach County Owner American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 170 70 25 0
Palm Beach County Owner Asian alone, non-Hispanic 6,855 1,245 1,430 180
Palm Beach County Owner Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 24,810 7,235 6,400 295
Palm Beach County Owner Hispanic, any race 39,625 11,645 8,015 525
Palm Beach County Owner Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 10 10 0 0
Palm Beach County Owner White alone, non-Hispanic 205,795 37,905 38,465 3,905
Palm Beach County Owner other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 6,520 1,050 1,020 250
Palm Beach County Renter American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30 0 55 0
Palm Beach County Renter Asian alone, non-Hispanic 1,735 740 775 90
Palm Beach County Renter Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 16,110 12,505 12,715 1,290
Palm Beach County Renter Hispanic, any race 19,450 11,290 13,685 950
Palm Beach County Renter Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 0 35 0 0
Palm Beach County Renter White alone, non-Hispanic 37,475 18,345 23,825 1,320
Palm Beach County Renter other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 2,500 1,310 1,400 45

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race, and Age of Householder, 2019-2023
Geography Race/Ethnicity Age of Householder Owners Renters Total Homeownership Rate
Palm Beach County White, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 131,639 54,948 186,587 71.0%
Palm Beach County White, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 152,901 26,332 179,233 85.0%
Palm Beach County Black, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 29,016 35,863 64,879 45.0%
Palm Beach County Black, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 13,869 5,659 19,528 71.0%
Palm Beach County Other, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 17,014 8,897 25,911 66.0%
Palm Beach County Other, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 6,616 1,063 7,679 86.0%
Palm Beach County Hispanic 64 or Younger 50,816 41,417 92,233 55.0%
Palm Beach County Hispanic 65 & Older 15,416 5,587 21,003 73.0%

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero.

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Households by Tenure, Household Type, and Cost Burden, 2019-2023
Geography Household Type Owner/Not Cost Burdened Owner Cost Burdened Renter/Not Cost Burdened Renter Cost Burdened
Palm Beach County Married Couple Household 177,363 47,370 28,029 22,673
Palm Beach County Male Only Headed Family 11,640 4,873 8,129 7,139
Palm Beach County Female Only Headed Family 23,593 13,178 11,008 20,463
Palm Beach County Non-family household 82,779 56,491 32,899 49,426

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero. "Cost Burdened" households are those paying more than 30% of income for housing costs."

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Owner-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on mortgage Not caught up Did not report Owned free and clear
Florida 6,076,656 592,315 88,301 4,026,883

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Foreclosure, Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to forelcousre in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida - 67,777 232,395 243,185 48,957

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage, that are not current on mortgage payments; populations in owner-occupied units where the mortgage is current or without a mortgage are not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Renter-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on rent payments Not caught up Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 3,844,579 743,360 22,918 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Eviction,Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to eviction in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida 22,874 77,854 190,294 317,484 134,854

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units, that are not current on rent payments; population in units that are current on rent payments is not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Change in Monthly Rent During the Last 12 Months, Florida
Geography No change in rent in last 12 months Rent decreased Rent increased by <$100 Rent increased by <$100-$249 Rent increased by <$250-$500 Rent increased by more than $500 Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 1,156,648 16,344 598,861 1,650,216 832,608 337,533 18,645 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Household Survival Budget, 2023
Geography Monthly Costs Single Adult One Adult, One Child One Adult, One in Childcare Two Adults Two Adults, Two Children Two Adults, Two in Childcare Single Adult 65+ Two Adults 65+
Palm Beach Housing $1,490 $1,716 $1,716 $1,716 $2,106 $2,106 $1,490 $1,716
Palm Beach Child Care $0 $312 $833 $0 $625 $1,875 $0 $0
Palm Beach Food $573 $970 $870 $1,051 $1,763 $1,556 $528 $967
Palm Beach Transportation $469 $604 $604 $709 $996 $996 $399 $568
Palm Beach Health Care $162 $488 $488 $488 $759 $759 $568 $1,136
Palm Beach Technology $86 $86 $86 $116 $116 $116 $86 $116
Palm Beach Miscellaneous $278 $418 $460 $408 $636 $741 $307 $450
Palm Beach Taxes $444 $885 $976 $568 $1,495 $1,721 $507 $824
Palm Beach Monthly Total $3,502 $5,045 $5,599 $5,056 $7,630 $9,004 $3,885 $5,777
Palm Beach Annual Total $42,024 $60,540 $67,188 $60,672 $91,560 $108,048 $46,620 $69,324
Palm Beach Hourly Wage $21.01 $30.27 $33.59 $30.34 $45.78 $54.02 $23.31 $34.66

Notes: According to United for ALICE, "The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in today's economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes and a 10% miscellaneous category."

Sources: United for ALICE, ALICE in Florida: Household budgets (2023 data year).

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