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West Palm Beach

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Florida
  • 399 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    West Palm Beach is a city in Florida with a population of 106,805. West Palm Beach is in Palm Beach County. Living in West Palm Beach offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In West Palm Beach there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in West Palm Beach and residents tend to lean liberal.
    About West Palm Beach...
    Population
    106,805

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $218,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,156
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    West Palm Beach Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C-
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        450.4
        282.7
      • Murder
        22.8
        6.1
      • Rape
        60.3
        40.7
      • Robbery
        294.2
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        773.8
        500.1
      • Theft
        3,569.4
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        476
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        11%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        10%
      • 25-34 years
        15%
      • 35-44 years
        13%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        12%
      • 65+ years
        18%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        13%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        21%
        19%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        26%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        25%
        28%
      • Less than high school diploma
        15%
        13%

      Working in West Palm Beach

      Jobs
      B-
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $49,054
      National
      $55,322
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      West Palm Beach Reviews

      399 reviews
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      I've been living in West Palm Beach for over 12 years. The city offers big city amenities with a certain small town charm. There are great beaches near by, amazing night life, parks. Etc. My fiance and I love exploring the growing downtown area. Most if the negative reviews with regard to crime comes from a few blocks just north of downtown. Other than that, it a wonderful, rapidly growing city! We're very excited about future projects coming down the pipeline. If you're thinking about buying a home here. Get in before you're looking at Miami prices!
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      I've been living in West Palm Beach for about 23 years, and I like that it is a calm place to live, not overly crowded like Miami. Downtown Clematis and CityPlace are the places to be during the weekends because there is a lot to do. There are restaurants, shops, bars, clubs, bowling alley with arcade, museum of Art, performing arts and a movie theater, a variety of everything! Plus, right in the middle of CityPlace, there is a stage where a live band performs following with a long water fortune next to it, this is the spot where people come to relax and enjoy the music with friends and family.
      I have lived in West Palm Beach, Florida all of my life. The area has beautiful beaches and there is so much to do. The weather in West Palm Beach is very warm and humid during the spring and summer, but in the fall and winter is quite cool and breezy. The wild life is absolutely beautiful and unlike any other place! Although the scenery is beautiful, the city can be unsafe due to the crime rates in the area.