Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

Palm Beach Gardens is a city located in Palm Beach County, Florida. It is situated just west of West Palm Beach and north of Tequesta and Jupiter. This beautiful city has been named one of the best places to live in the United States by Money Magazine.

The city offers many amenities for its residents including a variety of shopping and dining options, parks, golf courses, and more. With its excellent location near the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, it provides a great environment for outdoor activities like fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and more.

Palm Beach Gardens is home to some of Florida’s most prestigious golf courses including The Bear’s Club, Old Marsh Golf Club and PGA National Resort & Spa. The city also has several parks ranging from small neighborhood parks to larger regional parks such as John Prince Park which offers camping and recreational activities like basketball courts, tennis courts and walking paths.

The downtown area of Palm Beach Gardens is home to some unique shops and restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines from around the world. There are also several art galleries in the area showcasing local artists as well as nationally recognized ones. Furthermore, there are plenty of events held throughout the year such as music festivals, art shows and more that bring people together from all over South Florida to enjoy all that this wonderful city has to offer.

Apart from these attractions Palm Beach Gardens also boasts some amazing schools both public and private like William T Dwyer High School which was ranked one of the top high schools in Florida by US News & World Report in 2020 as well as The Benjamin School which was ranked 6th best college preparatory school in America by Niche in 2019-2020 academic year . Additionally there are plenty of higher education institutions nearby such as Keiser University , Barry University , Northwood University , Lynn University , Palm Beach Atlantic University .

In conclusion , Palm Beach Gardens is an amazing place that offers something for everyone! With its beautiful beaches , excellent dining options , great golf courses , numerous parks & recreational activities , unique shops & galleries , multitude of events throughout the year & stellar educational facilities – it’s no wonder why this city is considered one of the best places to live.

Population: 35,058. Estimated population in July 2024: 48,989 (+39.7% change)
Males: 16,606 (47.4%), Females: 18,452 (52.6%)

Palm Beach County

Zip code: 33418

Demographics

Median resident age: 45.0 years
Median household income: $59,776
Median house value: $171,500

Population by Race

Races in Palm Beach Gardens:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.1%)
  • Hispanic (5.6%)
  • Black (2.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Asian Indian (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (16.9%), Irish (15.0%), English (13.1%), Italian (12.7%), United States (6.1%), Polish (5.6%).

Elevation: 20 feet

Land area: 55.7 square miles

Map of Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Palm Beach Gardens

  • High school or higher: 94.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 43.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Palm Beach Gardens city

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 59.3%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

10.7% Foreign born (3.7% Latin America, 3.3% Europe, 2.0% Asia, 1.4% North America).

Population change in the 1990s: +10,944 (+45.4%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Palm Beach Gardens:

  • PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER (3360 BURNS RD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Palm Beach Gardens:

  • COLUMBIA HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; WEST PALM BEACH, FL)
  • OAKWOOD CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES (about 6 miles; WEST PALM BEACH, FL)
  • SAINT MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER (about 6 miles; WEST PALM BEACH, FL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Palm Beach Gardens:

  • PALM BEACH INTL (about 12 miles; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Abbreviation: PBI)
  • FORT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTL (about 53 miles; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Abbreviation: FLL)
  • VERO BEACH MUNI (about 61 miles; VERO BEACH, FL; Abbreviation: VRB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Palm Beach Gardens:

  • NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION (about 8 miles; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Abbreviation: F45)
  • PALM BEACH COUNTY PARK (about 17 miles; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Abbreviation: LNA)
  • WITHAM FIELD (about 25 miles; STUART, FL; Abbreviation: SUA)

Amtrak station near Palm Beach Gardens:

  • 9 miles: WEST PALM BEACH (201 S. TAMARIND AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Palm Beach Gardens:

  • INSTITUTE OF NAIL SCULPTURING (Location: 4101 BURNS RD; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Palm Beach Gardens:

  • PALM BEACH ATLANTIC COLLEGE-WEST PALM BEACH (about 12 miles; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,109)
  • PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; LAKE WORTH, FL; Full-time enrollment: 8,390)
  • FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY-BOCA RATON (about 31 miles; BOCA RATON, FL; Full-time enrollment: 14,311)
  • INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; FT PIERCE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 6,149)
  • KEISER COLLEGE (about 45 miles; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,879)
  • BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; FT LAUDERDALE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 12,747)
  • ART INSTITUTE OF FORT LAUDERDALE (about 51 miles; FT LAUDERDALE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,488)

Schools

Public high schools in Palm Beach Gardens:

  • PALM BEACH GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,727; Location: 4245 HOLLY DRIVE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • WILLIAM T. DWYER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,967; Location: 13601 N MILITARY TRAIL; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Palm Beach Gardens:

  • WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,196; Location: 5150 117TH COURT N; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 967; Location: 9480 MCARTHUR BOULEVARD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • TIMBER TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 935; Location: 5200 117TH COURT N; Grades: KG – 05)
  • DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 660; Location: 2926 LONE PINE ROAD; Grades: PK – 06)
  • PALM BEACH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 639; Location: 10060 RIVERSIDE DRIVE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ALLAMANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 618; Location: 10300 ALAMANDA DRIVE; Grades: PK – 06)
  • RENAISSANCE LEARNING CENTER (Students: 27; Location: 11980 ALTERNATE A1A; Grades: PK – 05)