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Lake Worth, Florida

City · Palm Beach County

At a glance

38,526
Population
$182,700
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$474,781
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,062/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$38,371
Median household income
51% below U.S. median
27.4 min
Average commute
70.9%
Homes with broadband

Cost of living (partial)

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Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates68.5%
College graduates18.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lake Worth Economic Development
The City of Lake Worth Beach offers density, intensity, height, financial, and transfer of development rights incentives to encourage private investment and foster sustainable economic growth. The city has adopted a variety of incentives, including the Sustainable Bonus Incentive Program, Affordable/Workforce Housing, Transfer Development Rights, the Economic Investment Incentive Program, and the Economic Development Electricity Incentive Rate Program.
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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