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Crime in West Palm Beach summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Palm Beach. Key points include:
There were 3,431 total crimes in West Palm Beach in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Palm Beach is 2,713.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Palm Beach is 575.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Palm Beach is 2,138.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West Palm Beach is 28.06% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In West Palm Beach Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Palm Beach / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,431 | 2,713.8 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 728 | 575.8 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 10 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 201 | 159.0 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 442 | 349.6 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,703 | 2,138.0 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 389 | 307.7 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,278 | 1,801.8 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 28.5 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in West Palm Beach summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Palm Beach. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Palm Beach is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Palm Beach is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Palm Beach is $399,471.
The median income in West Palm Beach is $73,446.
West Palm Beach's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Palm Beach Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Palm Beach | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 145 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Palm Beach, FL Weather
The average high in West Palm Beach is 82.5° and the average low is 66.9°.
There are 85.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 59.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Palm Beach |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 66.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 85.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 59.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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3 Reviews & Comments About West Palm Beach
The crime in West Palm Beach, Fl is not the highest. There are always places you want to avoid like Lake Worth. The school system in Palm Beach County is pretty well. All of my schooling was done in Palm Beach County, in middle school years they had plenty of extracurricular activities. That is where i found my love for band. In high school i was in the marching band for all 4 years and even took some classes for college credits. There is plenty to do there, especially the beach is one of the main hand out places and the mall is the second. By the age of 16 most people have their licences and cars to get around since public transportation is not the best and runs about once an hour. They do have a new train line that will get you from Palm Beach County to Fort Lauderdale in about 30 minutes.
Some of the favorite places to visit in Palm Beach County is the mall especially Palm Beach Gardens, they have a lot of play areas for children and a lot of stores to visit. The food court has a lot of variety. The beach is also a great place to hand out, the white sandy beaches and clear blue ocean makes it very inviting. One thing to look out for is Lake Worth, it is not the best area and usually a lot of the younger people hang out there that do not have a lot to do. Also, downtown West Palm Beach during the day is a great place to visit, they have a local downtown area is Calmatis Street where there is a movie theater and some shopping areas. It is mostly a fun place to hang out safety and walk around.
Florida in general is a nasty place. I'm giving the nasty award to Florida for having air so thick and human I could feel the sticky moisture seep into my mouth when I yawned. I couldn't even breathe
properly my first week there. I'd come into the kitchen for a midnight snack and see a lizard run across the floor to hide under my fridge.
This might be the most polluted, hard-to-breathe-in state ever. The palm trees make it scenic but it's really just nasty. The culture isn't necessarily diverse but it's nice to see mostly Latinos, they're really friendly and accommodating.
I absolutely love West Palm Beach Florida! It is one of my favorite vacation spots in the US. I always feel so relaxed and at ease when sitting on the beautiful beaches. The water is gorgeous and the sand is perfect. There is just enough around for shoppingentertainment to not get bored, but not too much that you feel overwhelemed.
My favorite place is of course the beach itself. I have tried mutliple beaches there and not a single one has disappointed. Public or private you are going to find yourself having an amazing time.
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West Palm Beach Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Palm Beach
The current population in West Palm Beach is 122,290. The population has increased 25.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 122,290 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 119,508 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 117,588 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 115,877 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 111,006 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 109,767 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 108,365 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 106,805 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 104,978 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 103,588 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 102,283 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 100,778 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 99,803 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 98,795 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 97,798 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Palm Beach
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West Palm Beach is:
36.2% White with 44,286 White residents.
32.2% African American with 39,378 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 68 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 3,279 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 427 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 4,743 Two Or More residents.
24.6% Hispanic with 30,096 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Palm Beach | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.2% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 32.2% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.6% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Palm Beach
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West Palm Beach is 50.2% female with 61,364 female residents.
West Palm Beach is 49.8% male with 60,925 male residents.
| Gender | West Palm Beach | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Palm Beach for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in West Palm Beach completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in West Palm Beach completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in West Palm Beach completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in West Palm Beach completed some college.
9.0% of adults in West Palm Beach completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in West Palm Beach completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in West Palm Beach completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in West Palm Beach completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Palm Beach completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Palm Beach | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Palm Beach, Florida
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5.5% of households in West Palm Beach earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in West Palm Beach earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in West Palm Beach earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in West Palm Beach earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in West Palm Beach earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in West Palm Beach earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in West Palm Beach earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in West Palm Beach earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in West Palm Beach earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.6% of households in West Palm Beach earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Palm Beach | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.6% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
