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South Bay, Florida

city · Palm Beach County

At a glance

5,102
Population
$142,300
Median home value (all homes)
53% below U.S. median
$225,627
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,085/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$51,417
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
32.7 min
Average commute
72.1%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% below
Goods & services6% above
Utilities8% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost19% above
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 college32 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates61.7%
College graduates8.8%

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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