The Town FilesBoynton Beach, Florida
City in Palm Beach County · population 80,380 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $351,100
- Household income
- $70,074
- Jan low / Jul high
- 56° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 42.5
Boynton Beach is a city of 80,380 people in Palm Beach County, Florida. The median home is worth $351,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 85% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 84% of Florida towns.
How Boynton Beach ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Boynton Beach is worth $351,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $70,074, which is more affordable than 38% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,041 a month. 64.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Boynton Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,041 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $70,074 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 64.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.9% | — |
Who lives in Boynton Beach
| People | Boynton Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Boynton Beach
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 55.5°F. About 63.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boynton Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 27, 2022 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 15, 2016.
Severe weather in Palm Beach County since 1996
Palm Beach County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County had 666,889 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,246 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Boynton Beach itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Boynton Beach
23 public schools with 17,712 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY HIGH | 6-12 | 1,546 | 17.8 |
| FRANKLIN ACADEMY - BOYNTON BEACH (charter) | K-8 | 1,192 | 16.6 |
| CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,189 | 17.2 |
| SOUTH TECH ACADEMY (charter) | 9-12 | 1,094 | 20.6 |
| CITRUS COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,068 | 16.2 |
| IMAGINE SCHOOLS CHANCELLOR CAMPUS (charter) | K-8 | 1,047 | 19.0 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY CANYONS HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 1,002 | 27.1 |
| SUNSET PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 952 | 15.4 |
| CONGRESS COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 891 | 15.1 |
| HAGEN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 771 | 13.8 |
| CRYSTAL LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 769 | 16.4 |
| FREEDOM SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 686 | 12.9 |
Towns near Boynton Beach
- San Castle, FL2.8 mi · 3,755 people · home $303,900
- Hypoluxo, FL3.2 mi · 2,687 people · home $290,900
- Seminole Manor, FL4.0 mi · 2,562 people · home $296,100
- Lantana, FL4.1 mi · 11,504 people · home $396,200
- Delray Beach, FL5.0 mi · 66,846 people · home $420,300
- Lake Worth Beach, FL6.5 mi · 42,219 people · home $401,200
- Palm Springs, FL7.5 mi · 26,890 people · home $269,800
- Greenacres, FL7.7 mi · 43,990 people · home $291,000
Boynton Beach questions
Is Boynton Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Boynton Beach scores better for retirees than 28% of Florida towns and quieter than 20%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Boynton Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Boynton Beach is valued at $351,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,074, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $2,041 a month.
What is the weather like in Boynton Beach?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 55.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Boynton Beach get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boynton Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 27, 2022. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)