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Palm Coast, FL
Palm Coast · FL 32137
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$480K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.1/10
Schools
71 min
to Jacksonville, FL
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
BSafety
78/100
CSchools
61/100
B+Quietness
80/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score50/100
Our Take
Palm Coast offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with decent schools and low crime, making it solid for families and retirees. The trade‑offs are limited transit, a long commute to major job hubs, and a somewhat aging demographic.
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The Good
- ✓Coastal town with easy beach access and outdoor recreation
- ✓Low violent crime and a relatively safe community
- ✓Good range of public schools, including a high‑rated high school
- ✓Reasonably affordable housing compared to larger Florida metros
Real Talk
- !Public transit options are limited, so a car is essential
- !Commutes to Jacksonville or other job centers take about 70 minutes
- !The median age of 56 suggests a growing retiree population and fewer young professionals
- !Certain neighborhoods may have higher homeowner‑insurance premiums due to hurricane risk
- $Higher homeowners insurance in hurricane‑prone zones
- $Potential HOA fees in newer subdivisions
- $Florida’s property tax rate can add up over time
Best For
RetireesFamilies with kidsRemote workers looking for a quieter baseFirst‑time home buyers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Palm Coast, FL
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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