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Lake worth, FL

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Lake worth.

Population: 145,649 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake worth, FL is $395,098 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $599,330 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,266/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$395,098

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$395,098
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+114.0%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$419,151
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$599,330
Median list price
$614,997
Median price per sqft
$292
1-year sale-price change
+16.2%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
1,016
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
89 days
New listings (monthly)
206

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,266/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,717/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,827/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,167/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,807/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,257/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
Schools include
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH GRADE K-8, LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL, BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SOUTH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Trans Circuits, Inc. (12.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
63.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,108
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
68,609
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
71,731

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST, PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER, W PALM BEACH VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
280
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
29.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,175
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
597,503
Average weekly wage
$1,434
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,804

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake worthState medianUS median
Median home value$395,098$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$599,330$359,990$325,000
Median days on market68 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,266/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,175$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lake worth, FL?
$395,098.
What is the median sale price in Lake worth, FL?
$599,330.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake worth, FL?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Lake worth, FL?
Typical rent: $2,266/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake worth, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought.
Is Lake worth, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A07; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake worth, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake worth, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake worth, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake worth, FL?
17 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake worth, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake worth, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake worth, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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