Living in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is a city in Florida, United States, home to 120,932 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 6%, #369 of 6,227), digital natives (top 11%, #506 of 4,750), young professionals (top 12%, #494 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Palm Beach
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater West Palm Beach, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 27 min and sets around 23:32; in late June it sets around 2:17.
How West Palm Beach ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 39 | #8,553 of 11,898 | #399 of 689 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #7,333 of 9,771 | #356 of 596 | Map |
| Low-income family | 29 | #6,992 of 8,006 | #434 of 554 | Map |
| Single parent | 37 | #5,111 of 6,237 | #307 of 456 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #6,235 of 9,474 | #412 of 615 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 50 | #7,033 of 9,474 | #435 of 615 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #5,143 of 10,762 | #333 of 639 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #647 of 4,537 | #46 of 336 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #494 of 4,444 | #40 of 322 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #651 of 3,053 | #58 of 231 | Map |
| Remote worker | 51 | #6,155 of 7,271 | #394 of 485 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #369 of 6,227 | #22 of 429 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #464 of 3,933 | #35 of 282 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #665 of 2,119 | #30 of 168 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 37 | #5,245 of 8,006 | #237 of 554 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 23 | #10,352 of 12,111 | #500 of 680 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #604 of 4,114 | #43 of 298 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,502 of 7,271 | #52 of 485 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #5,343 of 9,474 | #215 of 615 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #12,957 of 18,063 | #504 of 808 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #5,345 of 16,523 | #287 of 779 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 19 | #15,949 of 18,063 | #660 of 808 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,358 of 16,523 | #153 of 779 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #335 of 21,167 | #21 of 852 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 41 | #11,954 of 12,111 | #582 of 680 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,600 of 6,413 | #220 of 625 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,376 of 12,111 | #33 of 680 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #506 of 4,750 | #26 of 351 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Palm Beach 2 km
- West Gate (Florida) 5 km
- Riviera Beach (Florida) 7 km
- Lake Park (Florida) 10 km
- Palm Springs (Florida) 10 km
- Lake Worth Beach 11 km
- North Palm Beach 12 km
- Lake Worth Corridor 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.