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Flagler Beach, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Flagler Beach - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,250
Residents
$81,193
Median income
$496,800
Median home
$1,806
Median rent (state)

Flagler Beach - the verdict

Nationally, Flagler Beach sits in the 63rd percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

63rd
percentile, household income
85th
percentile, home value
74th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Flagler Beach, FL

5,250 people live in Flagler Beach, Florida - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Flagler Beach households earn a median of $81,193 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.3%. Typical homes in Flagler Beach are valued around $496,800, and the median resident age is 58.8 years. 35.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 41.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 82 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 128% from five years earlier.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Florida at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,806 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Florida run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 82.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

5,250 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$81,193 /yr

Poverty 6.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Flagler Beach compare to other US cities?

Where Flagler Beach sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 63% higher than other cities
Home value 85% pricier than other cities
Median rent 74% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Flagler Beach's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Florida, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

63rdIncome percentile

63rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Flagler Beach's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$496,800 15th percentile more affordable than 15% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Flagler Beach $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Flagler Beach, FL Flagler Beach, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Flagler Beach, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Flagler Beach, FL median $81,193/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Flagler Beach, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Flagler Beach, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 35.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 41.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,250
Median Income
$81,193
Median Home Value
$496,800
Median Age
58.8
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor force participation
41.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,000 residents5,200 residents5,400 residents5,600 residents5,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,155 residents 5,595 residents ▲ +8.5%
Flagler Beach's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
82
housing units authorized
Single-Family
82
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
15.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 36
2020 40
2021 41
2022 271
2023 26
2024 82

Permit volume increased 128% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
63.0%
Carpool
4.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.6%
Work from Home
29.0%
Other
0.9%

Based on 1,922 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Flagler Beach sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,806/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
82.8 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Naples Manor
5,262 people
Rainbow Springs
5,226 people
Palm Springs North
5,291 people
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5,203 people
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River Ridge
5,191 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Flagler Beach's 5,250 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Rigby, ID
5,251 people
Bigfork, MT
5,249 people
Delhi Hills, OH
5,248 people
Johnstown, OH
5,247 people
Lewisburg, PA
5,247 people
Schuylkill Haven, PA
5,247 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Flagler Beach's $81,193 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Troy, TX
$81,193 median income
Fishersville, VA
$81,190 median income
Obetz, OH
$81,200 median income
Azle, TX
$81,200 median income
Pella, IA
$81,201 median income
Leeds, UT
$81,181 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Flagler Beach, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Flagler Beach, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.1% White 91.5% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 2.4% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 4.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Flagler Beach compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Flagler Beach (this city) 5,250 $81,193
Naples Manor 5,262 $63,142
Rainbow Springs 5,226 $49,535
Palm Springs North 5,291 $97,083
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Flagler Beach, FL?

What is the population of Flagler Beach, FL? +

The population of Flagler Beach, FL stands at 5,250 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Flagler Beach, FL? +

Flagler Beach households earn a median of $81,193 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Flagler Beach? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Flagler Beach; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Flagler Beach, FL? +

Homes in Flagler Beach carry a median value of $496,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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