Palm Coast, FL

Palm Coast FL scores 93/100 on safety (well above average). Crime is about 66% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 34 (100 = avg); violent crime index 38; property crime index 29. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

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

Typical rent in Palm Coast is about $1,782/month (on the high side). At $1,782/month for a typical unit, you need about $64,152+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $350,800.

Median household income is $77,350, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($77,350) clears the $64,152 comfort line for that rent.

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

Average temperature is about 78°F (highs near 84°F, lows near 73°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in Palm Coast: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 93/100) (2) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 93/100) (3) Households earning $64,152+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,782/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Palm Coast who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,782/month (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Palm Coast does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $64,152 household income for $1,782/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Palm Coast holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 93/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,782/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.