City safety & data profile

Lake Worth BeachFL

Lake Worth Beach, FL is a 37K-resident city in Palm Beach County with a median household income of $61,200.

Palm Beach County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lake Worth Beach, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lake Worth Beach has a population larger than 71% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $401,200.

Data updated 2026-07-22

37K
Population
Top 29%
By size
$61,200
Median income
$401,200
Median home
21.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Lake Worth Beach

Lake Worth Beach posts a median household income higher than 24% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 76%
by median income, US cities

Where Lake Worth Beach income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,200 Bottom 24% higher than 24% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lake Worth Beach, FL beyond the headline numbers

Lake Worth Beach sits inside Palm Beach County, Florida, at roughly 26.62°N, -80.07°W. Population 37,498, $61,200 median household income. Median home value $401,200, median rent $1,545. Poverty rate 21.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lake Worth Beach's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.2%, then high blood pressure at 33.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lake Worth Beach from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
37,498
Lake Worth Beach
Median Income
$61,200
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$401,200
+76% vs avg
Median Age
36.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Palm Beach County) - Lake Worth Beach's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.5M+15%
Median Income
$83,581+59%
Median Home Value
$447,300+124%
Poverty Rate
11.3%-22%
Unemployment
5.5%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lake Worth Beach, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,545/mo
Poverty Rate
21.2% +49% vs avg
Unemployment 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.8%
Work From Home 8.6%
Public Transit 3.8%

Population

White 30.9%
African American 17.7%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.2%
High Blood Pressure
33.8%
Physical Inactivity
33.5%
Obesity
31.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
27.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Current Smoking
17.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Diabetes
14.6%
Binge Drinking
14%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.6%
Annual Checkup 74.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lake Worth Beach, FL? ▼
Lake Worth Beach, FL has a population of 37,498 people, located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Lake Worth Beach? ▼
The median household income in Lake Worth Beach, FL is $61,200 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.2%.
What is the median home value in Lake Worth Beach? ▼
The median home value in Lake Worth Beach, FL is $401,200. Median rent is $1,545/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lake Worth Beach? ▼
The top health indicators in Lake Worth Beach include Short Sleep Duration (40.2%), High Blood Pressure (33.8%), Physical Inactivity (33.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lake Worth Beach? ▼
The median age in Lake Worth Beach, FL is 36.6 years. 24.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lake Worth Beach, FL is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. With a population of 37K and a $61,200 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Lake Worth Beach area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Lake Worth Corridor, FL 21K Palm Springs, FL 22K Lantana, FL 11K Greenacres City, FL 33K Boynton Beach, FL 74K West Palm Beach, FL 121K Delray Beach, FL 66K Riviera Beach, FL 34K
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Using Lake Worth Beach's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lake Worth Beach area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Palm Beach County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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