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Palm Beach County, FL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Palm Beach County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 1,575,726
- +5.5% since 2020
- Households
- 605,430
- Median household income
- $83,581
- +32.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $447,300
- Jobs located here
- 678,049
- Highest market score
- 92
- Funeral homes, #17 of 1,472 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 1,575,726 people live in Palm Beach County, in 605,430 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Palm Beach County grew 5.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Palm Beach County is $83,581 a year, 4% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 32.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Palm Beach County spend the most on lawn care, cleaning and other household services (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle maintenance and repairs (87).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Palm Beach County are for funeral homes (92), fast food and sandwich shops (75) and pizza places (74). Palm Beach County ranks #17 of 1,472 scored counties for funeral homes.
Palm Beach County is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For its number of households, Palm Beach County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for dry cleaners (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for oil change and quick-lube shops (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Palm Beach County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Palm Beach County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 92 | #17 of 1,472 | 83 | 1.4 | $1.6M | 230 | 40 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 75 | #228 of 2,222 | 652 | 10.8 | $3.9M | 126 | 1,081 |
| Pizza | 74 | #194 of 2,090 | 416 | 6.9 | $6M | 119 | 1,081 |
| Gas stations | 74 | #291 of 2,358 | 479 | 7.9 | $3.3M | 137 | 284 |
| Child care and preschools | 73 | #199 of 1,611 | 308 | 5.1 | $1.1M | 109 | 299 |
| Convenience stores | 73 | #338 of 2,261 | 289 | 4.8 | $13.3M | 169 | 270 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 70 | #430 of 2,402 | 874 | 14.4 | $4.4M | 130 | 572 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 68 | #86 of 479 | 23 | 0.4 | $21.8M | 159 | 32 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 67 | #301 of 1,461 | 225 | 3.7 | $2.7M | 106 | 162 |
| Grocery stores | 65 | #546 of 2,070 | 383 | 6.3 | $10M | 108 | 302 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 63 | #403 of 1,493 | 317 | 5.2 | $3.1M | 105 | 1,042 |
| Laundromats | 62 | #238 of 785 | 78 | 1.3 | $16.1M | 129 | 66 |
| Roofing and gutters | 61 | #347 of 1,177 | 244 | 4.0 | $7.8M | 93 | 146 |
| Pet businesses | 60 | #664 of 2,200 | 760 | 12.6 | $795K | 91 | 489 |
| Electricians | 58 | #404 of 1,160 | 180 | 3.0 | $10.6M | 88 | 568 |
| Tire shops | 58 | #571 of 1,530 | 194 | 3.2 | $2.6M | 103 | 88 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 58 | #702 of 2,063 | 647 | 10.7 | $3.9M | 105 | 395 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 56 | #517 of 1,327 | 150 | 2.5 | $3.3M | 109 | 150 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #711 of 1,889 | 602 | 9.9 | $4.2M | 101 | 429 |
| Veterinarians | 55 | #619 of 1,485 | 280 | 4.6 | $2.2M | 79 | 256 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 55 | #981 of 2,405 | 6,605 | 109.1 | $381K | 103 | 2,865 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 54 | #724 of 1,707 | 469 | 7.7 | $4.1M | 86 | 711 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #906 of 2,057 | 893 | 14.7 | $2.1M | 88 | 1,425 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 52 | #149 of 325 | 30 | 0.5 | $24.4M | 100 | 60 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #819 of 1,771 | 666 | 11.0 | $1.5M | 87 | 1,886 |
| Pet stores | 49 | #503 of 974 | 182 | 3.0 | $3.3M | 73 | 71 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,332 of 2,378 | 1,156 | 19.1 | $435K | 98 | 638 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,333 of 2,405 | 4,045 | 66.8 | $622K | 94 | 1,370 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,382 of 2,401 | 1,945 | 32.1 | $258K | 96 | 918 |
| House cleaning | 45 | #518 of 847 | 203 | 3.4 | $4.8M | 75 | 623 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 45 | #806 of 1,302 | 324 | 5.4 | $2.3M | 72 | 115 |
| Pest control | 44 | #425 of 699 | 146 | 2.4 | $6.7M | 65 | 221 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #876 of 1,328 | 475 | 7.8 | $1.2M | 75 | 149 |
| Gyms | 44 | #1,141 of 1,792 | 597 | 9.9 | $900K | 69 | 248 |
| Barbershops | 42 | #900 of 1,356 | 404 | 6.7 | $1.5M | 78 | 69 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 41 | #913 of 1,334 | 347 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 77 | 310 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,419 of 2,087 | 1,464 | 24.2 | $859K | 68 | 772 |
| Car washes and detailing | 38 | #1,036 of 1,451 | 248 | 4.1 | $2M | 80 | 127 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 37 | #1,601 of 2,088 | 1,197 | 19.8 | $449K | 68 | 558 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 37 | #1,644 of 2,210 | 2,186 | 36.1 | $575K | 65 | 941 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 36 | #624 of 777 | 253 | 4.2 | $2.1M | 52 | 248 |
| Hair salons | 36 | #1,847 of 2,339 | 1,859 | 30.7 | $318K | 74 | 817 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 35 | #1,281 of 1,656 | 612 | 10.1 | $1.2M | 67 | 2,170 |
| Insurance agencies | 35 | #1,659 of 2,272 | 1,286 | 21.2 | $1M | 82 | 1,077 |
| Chiropractors | 34 | #1,186 of 1,490 | 542 | 9.0 | $1.4M | 57 | 300 |
| Home inspectors | 33 | #337 of 415 | 73 | 1.2 | Index only | 51 | 90 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 33 | #2,047 of 2,385 | 4,255 | 70.3 | $139K | 65 | 1,354 |
| Dry cleaners | 32 | #427 of 507 | 157 | 2.6 | $8M | 51 | 103 |
| Property management | 32 | #767 of 910 | 337 | 5.6 | Index only | 53 | 667 |
| Physical therapy | 32 | #1,176 of 1,422 | 473 | 7.8 | $1.5M | 64 | 461 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 32 | #1,984 of 2,176 | 3,699 | 61.1 | Index only | 49 | 1,975 |
| Real estate | 32 | #2,024 of 2,229 | 4,600 | 76.0 | Index only | 49 | 3,384 |
| Spas and skin care | 31 | #1,515 of 1,769 | 1,378 | 22.8 | $429K | 49 | 292 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 30 | #787 of 887 | 491 | 8.1 | Index only | 51 | 256 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 29 | #1,676 of 1,886 | 1,151 | 19.0 | $637K | 65 | 810 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 29 | #2,137 of 2,394 | 7,676 | 126.8 | $95K | 63 | 3,916 |
Household spending in Palm Beach County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $502.4M | $830 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $1.6B | $2,579 | 99 |
| Food away from home | $2.5B | $4,152 | 102 |
| Groceries | $3.8B | $6,340 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $591.7M | $977 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $335.4M | $554 | 95 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $537.5M | $888 | 90 |
| Medical and dental services | $733M | $1,211 | 94 |
| Pets | $604.2M | $998 | 110 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.3B | $2,077 | 101 |
| Vehicle insurance | $1.3B | $2,194 | 112 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.9B | $3,157 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $976.6M | $1,613 | 114 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $9.8B | $16,242 | 97 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Palm Beach County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 1,575,726+5.5% since 2020
- Households
- 605,430
- Median age
- 45.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 1,964 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 781
- Median household income
- $83,581+32.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $128,577
- Median home value
- $447,300
- Jobs located here
- 678,049
- Daytime population
- 1,576,309Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Palm Beach County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Palm Beach County at 1,575,726 people in 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 605,430 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 32.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Palm Beach County, FL spend?
Households in Palm Beach County spend about $9.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $3.8B on groceries and $2.5B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Palm Beach County runs highest on lawn care, cleaning and other household services (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (87).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Palm Beach County, FL?
Of the business types scored in Palm Beach County, funeral homes (92), fast food and sandwich shops (75) and pizza places (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #17 of 1,472 scored counties.
How does Palm Beach County, FL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Palm Beach County is $83,581, 4% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $447,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for dry cleaners (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for oil change and quick-lube shops (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Palm Beach County, each ranked against other counties.
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