Boynton Beach, FL

Boynton Beach FL scores 55/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 17% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 117 (100 = avg); violent crime index 113; property crime index 121. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Boynton Beach. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Boynton Beach is about $2,041/month (expensive). At $2,041/month for a typical unit, you need about $73,476+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $351,100.

Median household income is $70,074, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($70,074) sits below the $73,476 comfort line for that rent. Many households will feel stretched.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 82°F (highs near 85°F, lows near 78°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Hazard indexes (100 ≈ typical U.S.): weather hazard index 125. Ask insurers for a quote on the ZIP you want. Deductibles can move your monthly cost as much as a $50–$100 rent difference.

Who tends to thrive in Boynton Beach: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,041/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Households earning $73,476+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,041/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Boynton Beach who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 55/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,041/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,041/month

Income sniff test: clear about $73,476 household income for $2,041/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Boynton Beach is a mixed picture. Safety is average and rent at $2,041/month is on the high side. It works for the right household but is not an obvious choice.