Palm Beach Gardens, FL Utility & Living Guide

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL Utility & Living Guide

Palm Beach Gardens offers a luxurious lifestyle with beautiful golf courses, upscale shopping, and pristine beaches.

Last updated: June 5, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$1800/mo
Sales Tax7%
COL Index125 (+25% above national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$550,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Florida Power & Light (FPL)
🔥 Gas

N/A
💧 Water

$45/mo

City of Palm Beach Gardens Utilities
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

City of Palm Beach Gardens
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead $255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1800/mo
2 Bedrooms$2200/mo
3 Bedrooms$2800/mo
Median Home Price$550,000
Property Tax Rate1.1%
Avg Childcare/mo$1200

Housing in Palm Beach Gardens is upscale, with many gated communities and waterfront properties. Prices have risen due to high demand and limited inventory.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

125

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+25% above national average

Groceries

110

Transportation

105

Healthcare

115

Childcare/mo

$1200

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<p>State 6% + County 1%</p>

Florida has no state income tax.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
7/10
Safety Index

75

Higher = safer
School Rating

8/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$1200/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+8% growing
Political Climate
Purple
Business Momentum
High with finance, healthcare, and golf/tourism industries
Top Local Concerns
traffic congestion, rising housing costs, hurricane preparedness
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; car-dependent but with well-maintained sidewalks in most areas.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Palm Beach Gardens Aquatic Complex
  • 🎯
    Downtown at the Gardens
  • 🎯
    Children's Garden at Mounts Botanical

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Alton and Mirabella are popular for families, offering top-rated schools and parks. PGA National is upscale with golf course access.

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Short-term rental restrictions in some neighborhoods; strict landscaping and property maintenance codes.

Home prices in Palm Beach Gardens have surged due to migration from high-tax states. The local economy is bolstered by finance, healthcare, and tourism.

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📊 Palm Beach Gardens — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$99,734
👤 Median Age
51.1
🏠 Homeownership Rate
73.8%
🔑 Renter Rate
26.2%
📉 Poverty Rate
6.1%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.0%
📡 Internet Access
93.7%
🎓 College Educated
45.9%