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Belle Glade, Florida

city · Palm Beach County

At a glance

16,972
Population
$163,100
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$289,589
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$898/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$48,001
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
71.6%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
9.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services6% above
Utilities2% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost7% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college29 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates68.2%
College graduates15.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Business Dev Palm Beach County
The Business Development Board is the official public/private economic development organization of Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach County partner of FloridaCommerce and SelectFlorida. It provides confidential, no-cost relocation and expansion services and offers a paid membership organization for local corporate leaders who invest in Palm Beach County's innovation ecosystem.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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