Retiring in West Palm Beach, Florida

Overview

Palm Beach glamour and amenities at a somewhat lower price than Palm Beach itself.

Home Price

Homes in West Palm Beach typically range from $357k to $643k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

West Palm Beach's cost of living index is 112.1 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 86°F and winter daytime temperatures around 75°F, with high humidity and a “Endless spring” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 70/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

West Palm Beach scores a safety index of 52.0/100 and a political stability score of 5.2/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 15 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Golf
• Boating / kayaking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Museums
• Food culture
• Live music
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• High and rising cost of living
• Hurricane exposure