The Town FilesJensen Beach, Florida
Community in Martin County · population 12,652 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $411,700
- Household income
- $70,884
- Jan low / Jul high
- 57° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 56.3
Jensen Beach is a community of 12,652 people in Martin County, Florida. The median home is worth $411,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 86% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 82% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 80% of Florida towns.
How Jensen 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 Jensen Beach is worth $411,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $70,884, which is more affordable than 19% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,267 a month. 77.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jensen Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $411,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,267 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $70,884 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 77.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.1% | — |
Who lives in Jensen Beach
| People | Jensen Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.1% | — |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Jensen Beach
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 57.2°F. About 58.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jensen Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 9, 2024 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 2007.
Severe weather in Martin County since 1996
Martin County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| 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 Martin County
Martin County had 76,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,415 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Jensen Beach itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Jensen Beach
3 public schools with 2,986 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENSEN BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,657 | 21.5 |
| MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 756 | 17.2 |
| JENSEN BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 573 | 14.0 |
Towns near Jensen Beach
- North River Shores, FL2.6 mi · 3,459 people · home $309,800
- Stuart, FL3.4 mi · 17,425 people · home $329,400
- Hutchinson Island South, FL4.4 mi · 4,988 people · home $406,800
- Palm City, FL5.3 mi · 25,883 people · home $563,400
- Port Salerno, FL7.5 mi · 10,401 people · home $352,600
- River Park, FL7.8 mi · 6,514 people · home $244,000
- Indian River Estates, FL8.4 mi · 6,584 people · home $280,400
- Port St. Lucie, FL9.4 mi · 204,851 people · home $369,200
Jensen Beach questions
Is Jensen Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jensen Beach scores better for retirees than 82% of Florida towns and quieter than 69%. 33.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.3).
How much does a house cost in Jensen Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Jensen Beach is valued at $411,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,884, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,267 a month.
What is the weather like in Jensen Beach?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 57.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Jensen Beach get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jensen Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024. 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)