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Is North Palm Beach, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,58047% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$97,118about $8,093/month · 12% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$513,00054% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,200 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 410 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Palm Beach
$2,580
Davenport
$2,030
Mango
$1,583
Highland City
$2,097
Atlantic Beach
$3,500+
Holly Hill
$1,924
Fernandina Beach
$2,925

How much do households earn in North Palm Beach?

Under $25k
8.1%
$25k–50k
17.5%
$50k–100k
32.7%
$100k–150k
14.0%
$150k+
22.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 36.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Palm Beach

SizeNorth Palm BeachU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,967$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,080$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,682$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is North Palm Beach overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Palm Beach, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Palm Beach

🏛️ Property tax$4,398a year · 0.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$143a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Palm Beach

Commute to work20.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree50.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Palm Beach?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $980 a month less.

Renting
$2,580
Owning
$3,560

Owning assumes a typical $513,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $51,300 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Palm Beach, FL?

Renting in North Palm Beach costs a median of about $2,580 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in North Palm Beach?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,200 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Palm Beach cheap or expensive?

North Palm Beach is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.9% of the typical household income of $97,118. It ranks 410th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Palm Beach?

The median homeowner in North Palm Beach pays $4,398 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.

Is North Palm Beach more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in North Palm Beach?

The median home value in North Palm Beach is $513,000, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.

13,238 people live in North Palm Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.