What are the schools like in Jupiter, FL?

Jupiter is served primarily by PALM BEACH. The district operates 132 elementary schools, 37 middle schools, and 50 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Jupiter?

The median household income in Jupiter, FL is $105,413 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Jupiter, FL?

Jupiter has an average high temperature of 74.6°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches.

Jupiter, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jupiter, FL affordable or expensive?

Jupiter's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jupiter is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $489,700 and the median rent is $2,002 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jupiter, FL?

Jupiter has a violent crime rate of 166.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 822.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jupiter, FL a Good Place to Live?

Jupiter is a mid-sized city of 60,926 in Florida, with a median household income of $105,413 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Jupiter stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Jupiter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jupiter city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.8

Jupiter's overall cost of living index is 111.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jupiter costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Jupiter, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$489,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,002	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,413	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jupiter's violent crime rate is 166.6 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

166.6 /100k

Property Crime

822.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Jupiter is served primarily by PALM BEACH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jupiter, FL	National Avg
School District	PALM BEACH	—
Elementary Schools	132	—
Middle Schools	37	—
High Schools	50	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jupiter sees average highs of 74.6°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 72.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Jupiter, FL
Average High — January	74.6°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	72.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Jupiter, FL	National Avg
Population	60,926	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	23.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Limestone Creek, FL 2 mi Tequesta, FL 3 mi Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL 3 mi Juno Beach, FL 5 mi Cabana Colony, FL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Jupiter

Jupiter, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

33458 33477

Jupiter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jupiter, FL affordable or expensive?

Jupiter's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Jupiter roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $489,700 and median rent is $2,002/month.

What is the crime rate in Jupiter, FL?

Jupiter's violent crime rate is 166.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 822.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jupiter?

Public schools in Jupiter are operated by PALM BEACH. The district has 132 elementary, 37 middle, and 50 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 49.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jupiter, FL a good place to live?

Jupiter, FL has a population of 60,926, a median household income of $105,413, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jupiter?

Jupiter averages 74.6°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 72.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jupiter?

Jupiter, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 33458, 33477.

What is the population of Jupiter?

The population of Jupiter, Florida is 60,926 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jupiter?

Key numbers for living in Jupiter: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $489,700, median household income $105,413, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jupiter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.