West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
West Palm Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida. As of the 2014 census, the city population was 104,031. The city has a total area of 55.1 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. An elevation is 21 feet (6.40 meters) above sea level. The density of the population was about 1,887 person per square mile. The median age was 39.6 years (The median age in the state of Florida was 41.8). There were 100 males for every 86 females.
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Alfredo Ruiz & Shari Orland
Champagne & Parisi Real Estate
21073 Powerline Road Boca Raton, FL 33433
Email: Shari@BocaHome.com
Phone: (561) 350-6923
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Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2014) | 104,031 residents |
Population Change | +26.7% since 2000 year |
Residents Median Age | 39.6 years (State: 41.8) |
Below the Poverty Line | 16.5% (Year: 2015) |
Population Males | 47,992 residents |
Population Females | 56,039 residents |
Population Urban | 99% of residents |
Population Rural | 1% of residents |
Foreign Born Residents | 21.3% Latin America |
Daytime Population Change | +48,558 (+45.5%) |
Live and Work in the City | 20,406 (40.6%) |
Unemployment (Year: 2015) | 4.7% (State: 5.4%) |
Elections Results Data
English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers
West Palm Beach Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)
West Palm Beach Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)
Year of Entry of Foreign-born West Palm Beach Residents
Countries for Foreign-Born Residents
Financial Information
Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $159,057 |
Median Home Value (Year: 2015) | $207,500 (State: $179,800) |
Changes in Home Value | +$116,000 since 2000 year |
Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015) | $1,106 |
Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015) | $428 – $760 |
Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $888 |
Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016) | 101 (USA: 100) |
Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $2,179 (1.10%) |
Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $2,578 (1.10%) |
Median Household Income (Year: 2015) | $49,935 (State: $49,426) |
Changes in Household Income | +$13,161 since 2000 year |
Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015) | $32,126 |
Changes in Per Capita Income | +$8,938 since 2000 year |
Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)
Education attainment (25+ years residents)
Males 25 Years and Older
Females 25 Years and Older
List of Largest Colleges & Universities- Palm Beach Atlantic University Full-Time Enrollment: 2,868Location: 901 S. Flagler DrivePrivateNot-For-ProfitWebsite: www.pba.eduOffers: Doctoral Degree
- Lincoln College of Technology-West Palm Beach Full-Time Enrollment: 874Location: 2410 Metrocentre BlvdPrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.lincolntech.com
- Northwood University-Florida Full-Time Enrollment: 614Location: 2600 N Military TrailPrivateNot-For-ProfitWebsite: www.northwood.eduOffers: Master’s Degree
- Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations Full-Time Enrollment: 532Location: 5154 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 201PrivateNot-For-ProfitWebsite: www.ANHO.edu
- ITT Technical Institute-West Palm Beach Full-Time Enrollment: 203Location: 1756 North Congress AvenuePrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.itt-tech.edu
- Dade Medical College-West Palm Beach Full-Time Enrollment: 170Location: 2601 South Military TrailPrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.dademedical.edu
- MCI Institute of Technology Full-Time Enrollment: 142Location: 3650 Shawnee Ave.PrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.mciiot.com
- Empire Beauty School-West Palm Full-Time Enrollment: 137Location: 4258 Okeechobee BlvdPrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.empire.edu
- Eternity Cosmetology School Full-Time Enrollment: 113Location: 4698 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite CPrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.eternitycschool.com
- Southeastern Technical Careers Institute Inc Location: 3111 South Dixie Highway, Suite 138PrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: Stciflorida.com
Other Colleges & Universities- Palm Beach State College Distance: About 7 MilesLake Worth, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 19,938
- Lynn University Distance: About 23 MilesBoca Raton, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 2,151
- Florida Atlantic University Distance: About 24 MilesBoca Raton, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 24,403
- Everest University-Pompano Beach Distance: About 34 MilesPompano Beach, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 2,316
- Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Distance: About 37 MilesFort Lauderdale, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 18,270
- Broward College Distance: About 45 MilesFort Lauderdale, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 30,322
- Nova Southeastern University Distance: About 45 MilesFort Lauderdale, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 25,621
Full-Time Enrollment: 2,868
Location: 901 S. Flagler Drive
Private
Not-For-Profit
Website: www.pba.edu
Offers: Doctoral Degree
Full-Time Enrollment: 874
Location: 2410 Metrocentre Blvd
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.lincolntech.com
Full-Time Enrollment: 614
Location: 2600 N Military Trail
Private
Not-For-Profit
Website: www.northwood.edu
Offers: Master’s Degree
Full-Time Enrollment: 532
Location: 5154 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 201
Private
Not-For-Profit
Website: www.ANHO.edu
Full-Time Enrollment: 203
Location: 1756 North Congress Avenue
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.itt-tech.edu
Full-Time Enrollment: 170
Location: 2601 South Military Trail
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.dademedical.edu
Full-Time Enrollment: 142
Location: 3650 Shawnee Ave.
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.mciiot.com
Full-Time Enrollment: 137
Location: 4258 Okeechobee Blvd
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.empire.edu
Full-Time Enrollment: 113
Location: 4698 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite C
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.eternitycschool.com
Location: 3111 South Dixie Highway, Suite 138
Private
For-Profit
Website: Stciflorida.com
- Palm Beach State College Distance: About 7 MilesLake Worth, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 19,938
- Lynn University Distance: About 23 MilesBoca Raton, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 2,151
- Florida Atlantic University Distance: About 24 MilesBoca Raton, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 24,403
- Everest University-Pompano Beach Distance: About 34 MilesPompano Beach, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 2,316
- Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Distance: About 37 MilesFort Lauderdale, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 18,270
- Broward College Distance: About 45 MilesFort Lauderdale, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 30,322
- Nova Southeastern University Distance: About 45 MilesFort Lauderdale, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 25,621
List of Largest Public High Schools- ALEXANDER W DREYFOOS JUNIOR SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Students: 643Location: 501 S SAPODILLA AVEGrades: 9-12
- G-STAR SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Students: 474Location: 2065 PRAIRIE RD BLDG JGrades: 9-12Charter School
- FOREST HILL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Students: 398Location: 6901 PARKER AVEGrades: 9-12
- PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL Students: 317Location: 3505 SHILOH DRGrades: 9-12
- GOLD COAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL Students: 135Location: 4260 WESTGATE AVEGrades: 6-9
- TURNING POINTS ACADEMY Students: 100Location: 1950 BENOIST FARMS RDGrades: 6-12
- INDIAN RIDGE SCHOOL Students: 70Location: 1955 GOLDEN LAKES BLVDGrades: KG-12
- PALM BEACH JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Students: 60Location: 9680 PROCESS DRGrades: 6-12
- BELIEVERS ACADEMY Students: 55Location: 5840 CORPORATE WAY STE 100Grades: 9-12Charter School
- LEADERSHIP ACADEMY WEST Students: 51Location: 1760 N CONGRESS AVEGrades: 9-12Charter School
List of Largest Private High Schools- THE KING’S ACADEMY Students: 1,046Location: 8401 BELVEDERE RDGrades: KG-12
- BEREAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 597Location: 8350 OKEECHOBEE BLVDGrades: PK-12
- SUMMIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 472Location: 4900 SUMMIT BLVDGrades: PK-12
- ATLANTIS ACADEMY PALM BEACHES Students: 186Location: 1950 PRAIRIE RDGrades: KG-12
- EPHESUS JUNIOR ACADEMY Students: 81Location: 4011 N SHORE DRGrades: PK-9
- CHILDREN OF PURPOSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Students: 46Location: 3600 N AUSTRALIAN AVEGrades: PK-12
- HOOKED ON LEARNING Students: 46Location: 590 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVDGrades: T1-12
- THE OPEN DOORWAY Students: 39Location: 1480 S MILITARY TRL STE BGrades: UG-12
- MATLOCK ACADEMY Students: 30Location: 2491 HOMEWOOD RDGrades: 9-11
- NEW HORIZONS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Students: 26Location: 4281 PALM AVEGrades: 2-12
Students: 643
Location: 501 S SAPODILLA AVE
Grades: 9-12
Students: 474
Location: 2065 PRAIRIE RD BLDG J
Grades: 9-12
Charter School
Students: 398
Location: 6901 PARKER AVE
Grades: 9-12
Students: 317
Location: 3505 SHILOH DR
Grades: 9-12
Students: 135
Location: 4260 WESTGATE AVE
Grades: 6-9
Students: 100
Location: 1950 BENOIST FARMS RD
Grades: 6-12
Students: 70
Location: 1955 GOLDEN LAKES BLVD
Grades: KG-12
Students: 60
Location: 9680 PROCESS DR
Grades: 6-12
Students: 55
Location: 5840 CORPORATE WAY STE 100
Grades: 9-12
Charter School
Students: 51
Location: 1760 N CONGRESS AVE
Grades: 9-12
Charter School
- THE KING’S ACADEMY Students: 1,046Location: 8401 BELVEDERE RDGrades: KG-12
- BEREAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 597Location: 8350 OKEECHOBEE BLVDGrades: PK-12
- SUMMIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 472Location: 4900 SUMMIT BLVDGrades: PK-12
- ATLANTIS ACADEMY PALM BEACHES Students: 186Location: 1950 PRAIRIE RDGrades: KG-12
- EPHESUS JUNIOR ACADEMY Students: 81Location: 4011 N SHORE DRGrades: PK-9
- CHILDREN OF PURPOSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Students: 46Location: 3600 N AUSTRALIAN AVEGrades: PK-12
- HOOKED ON LEARNING Students: 46Location: 590 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVDGrades: T1-12
- THE OPEN DOORWAY Students: 39Location: 1480 S MILITARY TRL STE BGrades: UG-12
- MATLOCK ACADEMY Students: 30Location: 2491 HOMEWOOD RDGrades: 9-11
- NEW HORIZONS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Students: 26Location: 4281 PALM AVEGrades: 2-12
List of Largest Public Middle Schools- BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Students: 1,351Location: 1725 ECHO LAKE DRGrades: 6-8
- JEAGA MIDDLE SCHOOL Students: 1,170Location: 3777 N JOG RDGrades: 6-8
- ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students: 1,135Location: 1220 L A KIRKSEY STGrades: PK-5
- CONNISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Students: 1,092Location: 3630 PARKER AVEGrades: 6-8
- BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL Students: 826Location: 3505 SHENANDOAH BLVDGrades: 6-8
- WEST GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students: 748Location: 1545 LOXAHATCHEE DRGrades: PK-5
- U. B. KINSEY/PALMVIEW ELEMENTARY Students: 418Location: 800 11TH STGrades: PK-5
- MELALEUCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students: 407Location: 5759 GUN CLUB RDGrades: KG-5
- MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students: 405Location: 956 FLORIDA MANGO RDGrades: PK-5
- NORTHMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students: 404Location: 4111 N TERRACE DRGrades: PK-5
List of Largest Private Middle Schools- ROSARIAN ACADEMY Students: 360Location: 807 N FLAGLER DRGrades: PK-8
- ARTHUR I MEYER JEWISH ACADEMY Students: 306Location: 3261 N MILITARY TRLGrades: KG-8
- ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Students: 246Location: 324 N OLIVE AVEGrades: PK-8
- ST JULIANA SCHOOL Students: 228Location: 4355 S OLIVE AVEGrades: PK-8
- POINCIANA DAY SCHOOL Students: 107Location: 1340 KENWOOD RDGrades: PK-8
- WEST PALM BEACH JR ACADEMY Students: 85Location: 6300 SUMMIT BLVDGrades: PK-8
Students: 1,351
Location: 1725 ECHO LAKE DR
Grades: 6-8
Students: 1,170
Location: 3777 N JOG RD
Grades: 6-8
Students: 1,135
Location: 1220 L A KIRKSEY ST
Grades: PK-5
Students: 1,092
Location: 3630 PARKER AVE
Grades: 6-8
Students: 826
Location: 3505 SHENANDOAH BLVD
Grades: 6-8
Students: 748
Location: 1545 LOXAHATCHEE DR
Grades: PK-5
Students: 418
Location: 800 11TH ST
Grades: PK-5
Students: 407
Location: 5759 GUN CLUB RD
Grades: KG-5
Students: 405
Location: 956 FLORIDA MANGO RD
Grades: PK-5
Students: 404
Location: 4111 N TERRACE DR
Grades: PK-5
- ROSARIAN ACADEMY Students: 360Location: 807 N FLAGLER DRGrades: PK-8
- ARTHUR I MEYER JEWISH ACADEMY Students: 306Location: 3261 N MILITARY TRLGrades: KG-8
- ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Students: 246Location: 324 N OLIVE AVEGrades: PK-8
- ST JULIANA SCHOOL Students: 228Location: 4355 S OLIVE AVEGrades: PK-8
- POINCIANA DAY SCHOOL Students: 107Location: 1340 KENWOOD RDGrades: PK-8
- WEST PALM BEACH JR ACADEMY Students: 85Location: 6300 SUMMIT BLVDGrades: PK-8
West Palm Beach Police Department
Full-time Employees (Year: 2015) | 366 policemen |
Full-time Law Enforcement Officers | 276 policemen |
Officers per 1,000 Residents | 3 policemen (State: 2.35) |
Labor Market Description
Unemployment Rate
Male: Employment in Industries (Services)
Female: Employment in Industries (Services)
Male: Most Common Occupations
Female: Most Common Occupations
West Palm Beach Infrastructure
Grocery Stores in the City | 259 stores | ||||||||||||||
Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens | 2.05 (State: 2.04) | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters in the City | 13 centers | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens | 0.10 (State: 0.11) Non-gas Station Convenience Stores 161 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas) 1.28 (State: 1.28) Convenience Stores at Gas Stations 284 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas) 2.25 (State: 3.04) Number of Restaurants in the City 1,129 restaurant Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens 8.96 (State: 7.45) Number of Houses in the City 40,398 |
Hospitals in West Palm Beach- GLENBEIGH HOSP OF THE PALM BEACHES INC Provides Emergency4700 CONGRESS AVENUE
- GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Provides EmergencyPALM BEACH LAKES AT FLAGER DR
- GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER ProprietaryProvides Emergency1309 N FLAGLER DR
- HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY 5300 EAST AVENUE
- OAKWOOD CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES 1041 45TH ST
- ST MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary901 45TH ST
- ST MARYS HOSPITAL INC 901 45TH ST
- W PALM BEACH VA MEDICAL CENTER Government (Federal)7305 N. MILITARY TRAIL
- WEST PALM HOSPITAL ProprietaryProvides Emergency2201 45TH ST
- COLUMBIA HOSPITAL TRANSITIONAL CARE UN 2201 45TH STREET
- CONSULATE HEALTH CARE OF WEST PALM BEACH 1626 DAVIS ROAD
- DARCY HALL NH 2170 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD
- EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER 1200 45TH STREET
- LAKESIDE HEALTH CENTER 2501 N AUSTRALIAN AVENUE
- LOURDES NOREEN MCKEEN RESIDENCE 315 S FLAGLER DRIVE
- MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES WEST PALM BEACH 2300 VILLAGE BLVD
- PALM BEACH SHORES REHAB AND SUB-ACUTE CENTER 1101 54TH STREET
- REHABILITATION CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES,THE 301 NORTHPOINTE PARKWAY
- SAVANNAH COVE 2090 N CONGRESS AVE
- ATLANTIC KIDNEY CENTERS LLC 4700 CONGRESS AVE STE 104
- DIALYSIS ASSOC OF THE PALM BEACHES 2611 POINSETTIA AVE
- FMC – LAKE CLARKE SHORES DIALYSIS CENTER 3047 FOREST HILL BLVD
- FMC – ROYAL PALM BEACH 6901 OKEECHOBEE BLVD #D19
- FMC DIALYSIS SERVICES – WEST PALM BEACH 2000 CONTINENTAL DR STE A
- LAKE WORTH DIALYSIS 2459 S CONGRESS AVE #100
- RENAL CARE GROUP – WEST PALM 1522 N DIXIE HWY
- RENAL CARE PARTNERS OF WEST PALM BEACH 300 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRIVE #101
- SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT 901 45TH ST
- A VISITING REDI-NURSE 1800 FOREST HILL BLVD STE B-1
- ACTIVE HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLC 1495 FOREST HILL BLVD, STE A
- COLUMBIA HOMECARE 4700 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE SUITE 101
- CONCEPTS IN ELDERCARE 2324 S CONGRESS AVE #1F
- FIRST CHOICE HOME HEALTH INC 1499 FOREST HILL BLVD, STE 109
- INNOVATIVE SENIOR CARE HOME HEALTH 6340 COMMONS CIRCLE STE 102
- LIFECARE SOLUTIONS OF PALM BEACH INC 8120 BELVEDERE ROAD, UNIT 5
- MORSELIFE HOME CARE 4920 LORING DRIVE
- PALM BEACH HOME HEALTH, INC 2150 SOUTH CONGRESS AVE
- TOTAL HOME HEALTH INC 1551 FORUM PLACE STE 100-B
Provides Emergency
4700 CONGRESS AVENUE
Provides Emergency
PALM BEACH LAKES AT FLAGER DR
Proprietary
Provides Emergency
1309 N FLAGLER DR
5300 EAST AVENUE
1041 45TH ST
Proprietary
901 45TH ST
901 45TH ST
Government (Federal)
7305 N. MILITARY TRAIL
Proprietary
Provides Emergency
2201 45TH ST
2201 45TH STREET
1626 DAVIS ROAD
2170 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD
1200 45TH STREET
2501 N AUSTRALIAN AVENUE
315 S FLAGLER DRIVE
2300 VILLAGE BLVD
1101 54TH STREET
301 NORTHPOINTE PARKWAY
2090 N CONGRESS AVE
4700 CONGRESS AVE STE 104
2611 POINSETTIA AVE
3047 FOREST HILL BLVD
6901 OKEECHOBEE BLVD #D19
2000 CONTINENTAL DR STE A
2459 S CONGRESS AVE #100
1522 N DIXIE HWY
300 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRIVE #101
901 45TH ST
1800 FOREST HILL BLVD STE B-1
1495 FOREST HILL BLVD, STE A
4700 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE SUITE 101
2324 S CONGRESS AVE #1F
1499 FOREST HILL BLVD, STE 109
6340 COMMONS CIRCLE STE 102
8120 BELVEDERE ROAD, UNIT 5
4920 LORING DRIVE
2150 SOUTH CONGRESS AVE
1551 FORUM PLACE STE 100-B
Airports & Heliports in West Palm Beach- Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) Runways: 3Commercial: 50,702Air Taxi: 29,851Itinerant: 59,528Local: 1,091Military: 1,535
- Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) Runways: 3Air Taxi: 2,000Itinerant: 29,200Local: 95,500Military: 50
- North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45) Runways: 3Air Taxi: 7,300Itinerant: 21,950Local: 68,050Military: 100
- Wellington Aero Club Airport (FD38) Runways: 1
- Heliports: 9
Amtrak Stations in West Palm Beach- WEST PALM BEACH (201 S. TAMARIND AVE.) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Vending Machines, Free Short Term Parking, Free Long Term Parking, Taxi Stand, Intercity Bus Service, Public Transit Connection
Runways: 3
Commercial: 50,702
Air Taxi: 29,851
Itinerant: 59,528
Local: 1,091
Military: 1,535
Runways: 3
Air Taxi: 2,000
Itinerant: 29,200
Local: 95,500
Military: 50
Runways: 3
Air Taxi: 7,300
Itinerant: 21,950
Local: 68,050
Military: 100
Runways: 1
- WEST PALM BEACH (201 S. TAMARIND AVE.) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Vending Machines, Free Short Term Parking, Free Long Term Parking, Taxi Stand, Intercity Bus Service, Public Transit Connection
Average Travel Time to Work
Means of Transportation for Getting to Work
Other Information
West Palm Beach by Race (According to 2015)
Median Unit Value (According to 2015)
Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (According to 2015)
Natural Disasters in West Palm Beach
Air Quality Information
Common Weather Information
Tornadoes Average Activity | 30% (Smaller then US) |
Earthquakes Average Activity | 97% (Smaller then US) |
Number of Natural Disasters | 24 pc. (State: 13 pc.) |
Number of Major Disasters | 15 pc. |
Number of Emergencies Disasters | 8 pc. |
Google Map of West Palm Beach
ZIP Codes for West Palm Beach: 33401, 33405
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