What are the schools like in Jupiter Island, FL?

School district data for Jupiter Island is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Jupiter Island?

The median household income in Jupiter Island, FL is $235,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 28.3%.

What is the weather like in Jupiter Island, FL?

Jupiter Island has an average high temperature of 73.7°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Jupiter Island, FL affordable or expensive?

Jupiter Island's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jupiter Island is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Jupiter Island has a violent crime rate of 119.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 599.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jupiter Island, FL a Good Place to Live?

Jupiter Island is a small town of 866 in Florida, with a median household income of $235,500 and a 28.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Jupiter Island stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jupiter Island is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jupiter Island 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: 101.7

Jupiter Island's overall cost of living index is 101.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jupiter Island costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Jupiter Island, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$235,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jupiter Island's violent crime rate is 119.9 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

119.9 /100k

Property Crime

599.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Jupiter Island, FL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jupiter Island sees average highs of 73.7°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 64.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Jupiter Island, FL
Average High — January	73.7°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	64.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Jupiter Island, FL	National Avg
Population	866	—
Median Age	61.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	28.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	5.8%	22.2%
65 and over	46.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hobe Sound, FL 4 mi Tequesta, FL 4 mi Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL 6 mi Limestone Creek, FL 6 mi Jupiter, FL 8 mi

Jupiter Island vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jupiter Island, FL affordable or expensive?

Jupiter Island's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Jupiter Island roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Jupiter Island, FL?

Jupiter Island's violent crime rate is 119.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 599.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jupiter Island?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Jupiter Island, FL a good place to live?

Jupiter Island, FL has a population of 866, a median household income of $235,500, and an unemployment rate of 28.3%. 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 Island?

Jupiter Island averages 73.7°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Jupiter Island?

The population of Jupiter Island, Florida is 866 with a median age of 61.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jupiter Island?

Key numbers for living in Jupiter Island: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $235,500, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jupiter Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.