Population
1,582,055People living in Palm Beach County in 2024.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B01003Palm Beach County, Florida
Palm Beach County Housing Statistics & 55+ Population Data
Current local figures on population, housing, home values, rent, income, and residents age 65+.
Page updated September 14, 2026. Figures below use the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates.
At a glance
A county shaped by many ways of living.
Palm Beach County brings together full-time residents, seasonal homeowners, growing families, retirees, and people looking for a lower-maintenance lifestyle. These figures offer a factual starting point for understanding the scale of the county and its housing picture.
They are not a pricing forecast or a substitute for looking closely at a specific home or community. They are the broad local context behind a more informed comparison.
2024 Census figures
Key local statistics.
Residents age 65+
401,585About 25.4% of county residents were age 65 or older.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B01001, calculated from age bandsHouseholds
623,577Occupied homes across the county.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B11001Housing units
730,240Homes, condos, apartments, and other housing units.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B25001Owner-occupied homes
70.0%Share of occupied homes lived in by their owner.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B25003, calculatedMedian home value
$513,700Median value for owner-occupied homes.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B25077Median gross rent
$2,121Monthly rent including utilities where tenants pay them.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B25064Median household income
$84,789Median household income in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B19013Putting the numbers to work
Start broad, then make the search personal.
Countywide figures can help frame the questions worth asking during a relocation or home search. For example, a large 65+ population makes it especially important to compare the details that shape everyday living: upkeep, association rules, access to people and places you care about, and the kind of home that fits your routine.
Dale helps buyers move from a broad local picture to a shortlist that reflects their own priorities. Explore the 55+ communities overview or use the South Florida relocation guide to begin narrowing the right fit.
Methodology & sources
How to use this page.
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates for Palm Beach County. The estimates describe the county as a whole, so they should not be read as a value, rent, or demographic profile for any one neighborhood or community.
The age 65+ total and owner-occupied share are calculated from the underlying Census table values shown in their source notes. Dollar figures are reported in the Census table's stated 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars.
View the Palm Beach County Census profile and learn about the American Community Survey.
Cite this page
Dale M. Tyroler, “Palm Beach County Housing Statistics & 55+ Population Data,” updated September 14, 2026. https://daletyrolerhomes.com/palm-beach-county-housing-statistics