Palm Bay, FL — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 125,273 · Florida · Updated May 2026
Population
125,273
Median Income
$67,521
Home Price
$304,173
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Bachelor's+
22.6%
Full Demographics — Palm Bay, FL
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 125,273 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 15.1% | 13.8% | |
| White | 59.2% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 19.3% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $67,521 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,474 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $65,328 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.6% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $304,173 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.3% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 324 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1453 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 36.5% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 14.0% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.6% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 14.2% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 14.4% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 14.5% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 7.2 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 29.6 min | 27.0 min |
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About Palm Bay, FL
Palm Bay is a city in Florida, United States. With a population of 125,273, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Palm Bay shows stronger violent crime rate (324/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg) and air quality (75% good air days vs 70% good air days US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 22.6% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.