The Town FilesPalm City, Florida
Community in Martin County · population 25,883 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $563,400
- Household income
- $125,820
- Jan low / Jul high
- 56° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 52.1
Palm City is a community of 25,883 people in Martin County, Florida. The median home is worth $563,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 91% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 90% of Florida towns, more upscale than 89% of Florida towns.
How Palm City 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 Palm City is worth $563,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $125,820, which is more affordable than 52% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,013 a month. 89.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Palm City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $563,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,013 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $125,820 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 89.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.0% | — |
Who lives in Palm City
| People | Palm City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 24.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Palm City
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 55.7°F. About 62.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palm City 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 6.6 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 38 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 Palm City itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Palm City
4 public schools with 2,697 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 995 | 19.1 |
| CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 572 | 15.5 |
| PALM CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 567 | 16.2 |
| BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 563 | 15.2 |
Towns near Palm City
- Stuart, FL2.8 mi · 17,425 people · home $329,400
- North River Shores, FL3.1 mi · 3,459 people · home $309,800
- Jensen Beach, FL5.3 mi · 12,652 people · home $411,700
- Port Salerno, FL6.4 mi · 10,401 people · home $352,600
- Port St. Lucie, FL9.5 mi · 204,851 people · home $369,200
- Hutchinson Island South, FL9.7 mi · 4,988 people · home $406,800
- River Park, FL10.4 mi · 6,514 people · home $244,000
- Hobe Sound, FL11.4 mi · 13,163 people · home $394,700
Palm City questions
Is Palm City, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Palm City scores better for retirees than 80% of Florida towns and quieter than 53%. 28.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.1).
How much does a house cost in Palm City?
The median owner-occupied home in Palm City is valued at $563,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,820, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $2,013 a month.
What is the weather like in Palm City?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 55.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Palm City get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palm City 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)