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Compare West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale
This post compares West Palm Beach, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | West Palm Beach (city) | Fort Lauderdale (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 106,805 | 177,175 |
| Income (median) | $37,034 | $43,893 |
| Home Value (median) | $218,200 | $297,200 |
| White | 57% | 62% |
| Black | 34% | 32% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| With Kids | 23% | 21% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 42 |
| Rentals | 51% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale?
A: West Palm Beach has a smaller population count than Fort Lauderdale: 106805 compared with 177175 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in West Palm Beach or in Fort Lauderdale?
A: Incomes are on average lower in West Palm Beach.
Q: Are homes more expensive in West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in West Palm Beach.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Palm Beach does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 51% for West Palm Beach versus 47% for Fort Lauderdale.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to West Palm Beach may include: Fort-Myers, Pompano-Beach, and Daytona-Beach.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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