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Living in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Explore Lake Worth Beach and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.1 / 10
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Lake Worth Beach at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population43,365
Median Household Income$61,200
Median Home Value$401,200
Median Gross Rent$1,545
Median Age36.6
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment6.9%
Work From Home8.6%
Homeownership45.9%
Housing Vacancy13.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Lake Worth Beach is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lake Worth Beach and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Lake Worth Beach
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$401,200
Median Gross Rent$1,545
Homeownership45.9%
Housing Vacancy13.7%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Lake Worth Beach, FL
Median Household Income$61,200
Unemployment6.9%
Work From Home8.6%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Lake Worth Beach and how households are structured
Population43,365
Median Age36.6
Average Household Size2.8
Lake Worth Beach is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Lake Worth Beach
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Lake Worth Beach point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High90.0°F
Average Winter Low57.9°F
Annual Rainfall63.7 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Lake Worth Beach
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Lake Worth Beach is located in Palm Beach County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Palm Beach County.
County Intelligence
Lake Worth Beach & Palm Beach County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Lake Worth Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lake Worth Beach.
Current NarrowTheList data for Lake Worth Beach shows a population of about 43,365. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Palm Beach County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lake Worth Beach.
For someone considering a move to Lake Worth Beach, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
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Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
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