Results: Affordability
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| Geography | Household Income | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | 30% AMI or less | 6,730 | 7,905 | 54,865 |
| Palm Beach County | 30.01-50% AMI | 19,745 | 21,673 | 34,742 |
| Palm Beach County | 50.01-80% AMI | 48,848 | 40,273 | 18,066 |
| Palm Beach County | 80.01-100% AMI | 41,040 | 17,567 | 4,149 |
| Palm Beach County | Greater than 100% AMI | 265,369 | 23,953 | 4,570 |
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
| Geography | Household Income | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | 30% AMI or less | 2,997 | 2,124 | 27,961 |
| Palm Beach County | 30.01-50% AMI | 4,039 | 9,961 | 20,111 |
| Palm Beach County | 50.01-80% AMI | 12,174 | 22,724 | 8,471 |
| Palm Beach County | 80.01-100% AMI | 13,255 | 8,268 | 1,295 |
| Palm Beach County | Greater than 100% AMI | 54,413 | 6,604 | 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
| Geography | Household Income | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | 30% AMI or less | 3,733 | 5,781 | 26,904 |
| Palm Beach County | 30.01-50% AMI | 15,706 | 11,712 | 14,631 |
| Palm Beach County | 50.01-80% AMI | 36,674 | 17,549 | 9,595 |
| Palm Beach County | 80.01-100% AMI | 27,785 | 9,299 | 2,854 |
| Palm Beach County | Greater than 100% AMI | 210,956 | 17,349 | 3,604 |
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
| Geography | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | 72% | 75% | 71% | 67% | 70% |
Notes: 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, 2020 Census, and 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year 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 | 2024 1-Year | 96321 | 2967 | 65218 | 3017 | 84789 | 2180 |
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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| 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 | 2024 1-Year | - | - | - | - | 366 | 349 | - | - | - | - | 955 | 611 | 651 | 374 | 443 | 271 | 2145 | 952 | 6670 | 1354 | 10684 | 1977 | 35809 | 3505 | 40380 | 3808 | 34041 | 3877 | 25605 | 3198 | 16013 | 2249 | 42471 | 3920 | 216851 | 7420 |
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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| 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 | 2024 1-Year | - | - | 752 | 560 | 1849 | 748 | 2797 | 1036 | 2466 | 964 | 2861 | 1248 | 2370 | 760 | 7283 | 1585 | 11416 | 1869 | 12214 | 2098 | 14803 | 2193 | 14688 | 2235 | 18021 | 2548 | 14027 | 1714 | 12121 | 2001 | 11402 | 2070 | 14580 | 2488 | 8821 | 1525 | 66508 | 4295 | 219497 | 6116 |
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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year 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 | 2024 1-Year | 120414 | 7311 | 94078 | 6059 | 150346 | 6654 | 64908 | 4146 |
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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year 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 | 2024 1-Year | 375 | 263 | 2163 | 1140 | 4697 | 1600 | 2906 | 1277 | 4682 | 1373 | 21592 | 3686 | 42966 | 5115 | 45507 | 4518 | 27296 | 4098 | 11683 | 2098 | 16951 | 2758 | 6411 | 1322 | 187229 | 6926 |
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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | Median Gross Rent | Margin of Error (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | 2024 1-Year | 2121 | 47 |
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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year 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 | 2024 1-Year | 66574 | 5482 | 48481 | 4629 | 62548 | 4775 | 9626 | 2146 |
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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | County | 0-30% AMI | 0-40% AMI | 0-50% AMI | 0-60% AMI | 0-80% AMI | 0-100% AMI | 0-120% AMI | 0-140% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HMFA | Palm Beach | 25 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 53 | 76 | 93 | 100 |
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 2025 Rental Market Study, pp. 37-77
Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2024 American Community Survey PUMS
| Geography | County | 0-30% AMI | 0-40% AMI | 0-50% AMI | 0-60% AMI | 0-80% AMI | 0-100% AMI | 0-120% AMI | 0-140% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HMFA | Palm Beach | −23,988 | −33,595 | −44,306 | −48,072 | −44,162 | −27,883 | −8,890 | −53 |
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 2025 Rental Market Study, pp. 37-77
Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2024 American Community Survey PUMS
| 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 | 2024 1-Year | 329220 | 8096 | 91105 | 5315 | 16768 | 2968 | 43639 | 4659 | 46552 | 4774 | 44998 | 4377 | 137374 | 7621 | 20118 | 2736 | 466 | 377 | 730240 | 505 |
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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year 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 | 2024 1-Year | 17973 | 6419 | 7008 | 58641 | 245 | 16377 | 106663 | 623577 | 730240 |
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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year 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 | 2024 1-Year | 20812 | 3.3 | 19577 | 3.1 | 5352 | 0.7 | 2872 | 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 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| 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
| 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 | 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 | $24.4 | $1,268 | $2,187 | 52% | 48% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Bartenders | $14.6 | $758 | $2,187 | 87% | 29% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $23 | $1,198 | $2,187 | 55% | 46% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Carpenters | $23.9 | $1,243 | $2,187 | 53% | 47% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Cashiers | $14.5 | $752 | $2,187 | 87% | 29% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $28.4 | $1,478 | $2,187 | 44% | 56% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Childcare Workers | $15.7 | $817 | $2,187 | 80% | 31% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Construction Laborers | $21.7 | $1,129 | $2,187 | 58% | 43% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Cooks, Restaurant | $17.9 | $929 | $2,187 | 71% | 35% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Correctional Officers and Jailers | $33.6 | $1,749 | $2,187 | 38% | 67% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Customer Service Representatives | $19.2 | $997 | $2,187 | 66% | 38% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Dental Assistants | $22.5 | $1,169 | $2,187 | 56% | 45% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Dishwashers | $14.3 | $742 | $2,187 | 88% | 28% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Electricians | $27.7 | $1,440 | $2,187 | 46% | 55% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $25.7 | $1,334 | $2,187 | 49% | 51% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $14.9 | $773 | $2,187 | 85% | 29% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $14.2 | $737 | $2,187 | 89% | 28% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Firefighters | $37.3 | $1,941 | $2,187 | 34% | 74% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Food Preparation Workers | $17.2 | $894 | $2,187 | 73% | 34% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $16.6 | $863 | $2,187 | 76% | 33% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $26.4 | $1,375 | $2,187 | 48% | 52% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $25 | $1,303 | $2,187 | 50% | 50% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $15.9 | $827 | $2,187 | 79% | 31% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $17.3 | $899 | $2,187 | 73% | 34% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $15.1 | $785 | $2,187 | 84% | 30% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $17.9 | $931 | $2,187 | 70% | 35% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $15.3 | $797 | $2,187 | 82% | 30% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $30.6 | $1,592 | $2,187 | 41% | 61% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Light Truck Drivers | $20.5 | $1,067 | $2,187 | 61% | 41% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $16.4 | $853 | $2,187 | 77% | 32% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Medical Assistants | $22 | $1,143 | $2,187 | 57% | 44% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $26.8 | $1,396 | $2,187 | 47% | 53% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $25.5 | $1,328 | $2,187 | 49% | 51% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Nursing Assistants | $18.6 | $968 | $2,187 | 68% | 37% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Office Clerks, General | $21.8 | $1,132 | $2,187 | 58% | 43% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $23.2 | $1,207 | $2,187 | 54% | 46% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $31.1 | $1,619 | $2,187 | 41% | 62% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Paramedics | $32.4 | $1,684 | $2,187 | 39% | 64% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Pharmacy Technicians | $21.8 | $1,136 | $2,187 | 58% | 43% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $27.8 | $1,443 | $2,187 | 45% | 55% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $46.6 | $2,422 | $2,187 | 27% | 92% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $17.7 | $918 | $2,187 | 71% | 35% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Receptionists and Information Clerks | $18.4 | $955 | $2,187 | 69% | 36% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Registered Nurses | $42.3 | $2,199 | $2,187 | 30% | 84% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Retail Salespersons | $16.2 | $843 | $2,187 | 78% | 32% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Roofers | $23.4 | $1,217 | $2,187 | 54% | 46% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $29 | $1,508 | $2,187 | 43% | 57% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $22.4 | $1,166 | $2,187 | 56% | 44% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Security Guards | $18 | $937 | $2,187 | 70% | 36% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28.7 | $1,492 | $2,187 | 44% | 57% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Tellers | $21.9 | $1,139 | $2,187 | 58% | 43% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Total all occupations | $23.7 | $1,231 | $2,187 | 53% | 47% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $22 | $1,143 | $2,187 | 57% | 44% |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Waiters and Waitresses | $14.6 | $758 | $2,187 | 87% | 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
| 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 | 49 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 35 |
| 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 | 90 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 1,005 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 925 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 1,645 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 1,055 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 5,440 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 4,275 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 4,750 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 8,155 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 5,440 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 17,975 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 6,905 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 7,055 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 11,795 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 8,690 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 29,190 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 90 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 28,395 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 28,080 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 38,915 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 23,140 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 166,365 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 20 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 10 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 20 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 435 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 395 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 550 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 325 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 1,380 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 11,225 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 8,085 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 10,280 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 5,415 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 7,270 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 9,465 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 8,480 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 10,670 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 5,960 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 11,260 |
| 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 | 80 |
| 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 | 12,630 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 11,365 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 15,970 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 9,230 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 32,975 |
Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.
Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2018-2022 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.
| 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 | 105 | 25 | 40 | 0 |
| Palm Beach County | Owner | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 7,155 | 1,240 | 1,465 | 215 |
| Palm Beach County | Owner | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 26,130 | 7,625 | 6,625 | 220 |
| Palm Beach County | Owner | Hispanic, any race | 42,380 | 12,055 | 8,650 | 545 |
| Palm Beach County | Owner | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 80 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Palm Beach County | Owner | White alone, non-Hispanic | 203,505 | 38,080 | 39,275 | 4,040 |
| Palm Beach County | Owner | other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) | 7,940 | 1,260 | 1,155 | 145 |
| Palm Beach County | Renter | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 20 | 0 | 25 | 10 |
| Palm Beach County | Renter | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 1,655 | 760 | 625 | 35 |
| Palm Beach County | Renter | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 15,715 | 12,465 | 12,895 | 1,205 |
| Palm Beach County | Renter | Hispanic, any race | 19,835 | 11,390 | 13,690 | 915 |
| Palm Beach County | Renter | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Palm Beach County | Renter | White alone, non-Hispanic | 37,660 | 18,930 | 23,995 | 1,580 |
| Palm Beach County | Renter | other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) | 2,965 | 1,430 | 1,635 | 100 |
Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.
Sources: Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2018-2022 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.
| Geography | Race/Ethnicity | Age of Householder | Owners | Renters | Total | Homeownership Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | White, Non-Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 130,671 | 53,023 | 183,694 | 71.0% |
| Palm Beach County | White, Non-Hispanic | 65 & Older | 153,605 | 26,279 | 179,884 | 85.0% |
| Palm Beach County | Black, Non-Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 29,720 | 36,093 | 65,813 | 45.0% |
| Palm Beach County | Black, Non-Hispanic | 65 & Older | 14,490 | 5,881 | 20,371 | 71.0% |
| Palm Beach County | Other, Non-Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 19,161 | 9,944 | 29,105 | 66.0% |
| Palm Beach County | Other, Non-Hispanic | 65 & Older | 7,200 | 1,400 | 8,600 | 84.0% |
| Palm Beach County | Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 52,904 | 42,946 | 95,850 | 55.0% |
| Palm Beach County | Hispanic | 65 & Older | 16,374 | 5,739 | 22,113 | 74.0% |
Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero.
Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
| Geography | Household Type | Owner/Not Cost Burdened | Owner Cost Burdened | Renter/Not Cost Burdened | Renter Cost Burdened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | Married Couple Household | 176,927 | 50,175 | 27,405 | 23,607 |
| Palm Beach County | Male Only Headed Family | 11,728 | 5,561 | 7,516 | 6,894 |
| Palm Beach County | Female Only Headed Family | 24,295 | 14,045 | 11,553 | 21,121 |
| Palm Beach County | Non-family household | 80,613 | 60,781 | 32,923 | 50,286 |
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, 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
| 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 County | Housing | $1,870 | $2,134 | $2,134 | $2,134 | $2,574 | $2,574 | $1,870 | $2,134 |
| Palm Beach County | Child Care | $0 | $281 | $750 | $0 | $562 | $1,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Palm Beach County | Food | $575 | $973 | $873 | $1,055 | $1,768 | $1,560 | $530 | $971 |
| Palm Beach County | Transportation | $424 | $516 | $516 | $598 | $869 | $869 | $362 | $475 |
| Palm Beach County | Health Care | $189 | $529 | $529 | $529 | $900 | $900 | $534 | $1,067 |
| Palm Beach County | Technology | $97 | $97 | $97 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $97 | $131 |
| Palm Beach County | Miscellaneous | $316 | $453 | $490 | $445 | $680 | $778 | $339 | $478 |
| Palm Beach County | Taxes | $517 | $950 | $1,029 | $631 | $1,573 | $1,785 | $568 | $878 |
| Palm Beach County | Monthly Total | $3,988 | $5,499 | $5,984 | $5,523 | $8,191 | $9,481 | $4,300 | $6,134 |
| Palm Beach County | Annual Total | $47,856 | $65,988 | $71,808 | $66,276 | $98,292 | $113,772 | $51,600 | $73,608 |
| Palm Beach County | Hourly Wage | $23.93 | $32.99 | $35.9 | $33.14 | $49.15 | $56.89 | $25.8 | $36.8 |
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."
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