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West Palm Beach, Florida: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in West Palm Beach was 4.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 88% higher than the statewide rate (2.6). The median household income is $73,446 and the median home value is $414,200. About 122,290 people live in West Palm Beach.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach police recorded 641 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.9 for every 1,000 residents. That is 88% higher than the Florida rate (2.6), and 50% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 11. Property crime came to 1,935 offenses (14.8 per 1,000; Florida: 11.8). Violent crimes fell 28% between 2021 and 2025 (891 to 641).
| Offense (2025) | West Palm Beach count | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 641 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 11 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 71 | 0.54 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 112 | 0.86 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 447 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,935 | 14.8 | 11.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 248 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,666 | 12.8 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21 | 0.16 | 0.71 | 2.0 |
How has crime in West Palm Beach changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 891 | 2,380 | 19 |
| 2022 | 925 | 3,079 | 26 |
| 2023 | 868 | 3,272 | 14 |
| 2024 | 726 | 2,718 | 11 |
| 2025 | 641 | 1,935 | 11 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the West Palm Beach Police Department's own reports.
How does West Palm Beach compare with Florida?
The median household income in West Palm Beach is $73,446, close to the Florida median ($74,568). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $414,200, and half of renters pay more than $1,772 a month. About 122,290 people live on 54 square miles of land, roughly 2,270 per square mile. The city lies in Palm Beach County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | West Palm Beach | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,290 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $73,446 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $414,200 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,772 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 39.2% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in West Palm Beach?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Palm Beach County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in West Palm Beach?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in West Palm Beach city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near West Palm Beach?
Federal school lists place 29 public and 15 private schools within West Palm Beach. 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park and Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in West Palm Beach
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the West Palm Beach city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Dias Protection Services LLC (West Palm Beach), Gold Pawn City (West Palm Beach), Queen Of Pawns 7 (West Palm Beach) and USA Training Academy LLC (West Palm Beach).
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map inside the West Palm Beach city limits: ABC Liquors #91 (West Palm Beach), E&M Wine & Spirits INC (West Palm Beach), Forum Liquors (West Palm Beach), Inlet Liquors #2 (West Palm Beach), Jw Liquors (Riviera Beach), Market On Clematis (West Palm Beach), Palm Beach Wine Merchants (West Palm Beach), Publix Liquor Store #1497 (West Palm Beach) and 3 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the West Palm Beach city limits: Planned Parenthood Of Florida, Inc. (West Palm Beach).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in West Palm Beach?
In 2025, West Palm Beach had 4.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (641 reported), 88% higher than the Florida rate (2.6). The property-crime rate was 14.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in West Palm Beach?
$73,446 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,568 for Florida.
How much do homes cost in West Palm Beach?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $414,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $359,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect West Palm Beach?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Palm Beach County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Palm Beach Gardens, FL (8 mi) · Wellington, FL (11 mi) · Jupiter, FL (12 mi) · Boynton Beach, FL (15 mi) · Delray Beach, FL (20 mi) · Boca Raton, FL (26 mi)
More: Florida statewide numbers · county page: Palm Beach County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place West Palm Beach city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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