West Palm Beach
The county seat: a walkable downtown, Intracoastal waterfront, and homes from $200K condos to historic houses.
County
Palm Beach
Population
120,000
Why Here
Why West Palm Beach?
Walkable downtown: Clematis Street, Rosemary Square, and the waterfront
Historic districts with 1920s to 1940s houses, like El Cid and Flamingo Park
Condos and townhouses at a 2026 median of $240,000; houses at $575,000
Norton Museum of Art and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
About half of households rent; 943 rentals listed in late October 2026
By the Numbers
West Palm Beach at a glance
120,000
Population
$69,261
Median Household Income
$44,508
Per Capita Income
50%
Owner-Occupied
50%
Renter-Occupied
RPR/BeachesMLS + U.S. Census via Esri, 2025
What You'll Pay
What does your budget get you here?
Honest ranges, not the headline number on Zillow.
Under $300K
Condos and Townhomes
Mostly two-bedroom condos and townhomes in complexes 40 to 60 years old. There is plenty to choose from, with 7.6 months of condo inventory in October 2026, but older buildings can carry special assessments, so ask for the inspection reports and reserve study.
$300K – $500K
Single-Family Homes
Three-bedroom, two-bath houses, typically 30 to 50 years old, some renovated. This range sits below the 2026 house median of $575,000, so expect smaller homes or neighborhoods farther from downtown.
$500K+
Updated and Historic Single-Family
Updated or newer homes in neighborhoods like Flamingo Park, El Cid, SoSo, and Northwood Shores, increasingly overlapping with the historic market, where renovated 1920s–1940s homes command a premium.
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The Schools
Schools in West Palm Beach
Ratings from GreatSchools.org. Always visit in person.
Bak Middle School of the Arts rates 10/10 on GreatSchools and Dreyfoos School of the Arts rates 8/10, but both are countywide magnet schools that require an application and audition. Everglades Elementary rates 6/10, and Forest Hill Community High School, the zoned high school for much of western West Palm, rates 3/10. Zones vary across the city, so check a specific address with the School District of Palm Beach County's boundary locator.
Local Life
Around West Palm Beach
Buying Here
Looking to buy in West Palm Beach?
West Palm has more than 15 distinct neighborhoods with very different values, and 5.1 months of house inventory in October 2026. Compare a few neighborhoods before you settle on a price range.
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Looking to rent in West Palm Beach?
On October 26, 2026, 943 homes and condos were listed for rent in West Palm Beach. One-bedrooms asked a median of $1,600, two-bedrooms $2,185, and three-bedrooms $3,000, and rentals were listed for a median of 33 days. Being close to downtown or the water adds noticeably to the rent.
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Thinking of selling in West Palm Beach?
WPB values vary sharply by neighborhood and have moved meaningfully in recent years. Jose's free CMA shows exactly where your home sits in today's market.
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About West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is the county seat, a city of about 120,000, and one of the three cities where Jose does most of his business. The housing runs from older two-bedroom condos to 1920s houses in historic districts like El Cid and Flamingo Park to homes on the Intracoastal. From January through September 2026, houses sold at a median of $575,000 and condos and townhouses at $240,000. Half of households rent, so the rental market is large: 943 homes and condos were listed for lease in late October 2026. Downtown has Clematis Street, Rosemary Square, the Kravis Center, and the Norton Museum, and the city runs the Saturday GreenMarket on the waterfront from fall through spring. Prices and character change block by block, so the neighborhood matters more here than the ZIP code.
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