What are the schools like in Lantana, FL?

Lantana 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 Lantana?

The median household income in Lantana, FL is $67,009 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Lantana, FL?

Lantana has an average high temperature of 74.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Lantana, FL affordable or expensive?

Lantana's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lantana is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $306,600 and the median rent is $1,438 per month.

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

Lantana 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 Lantana, FL a Good Place to Live?

Lantana is a small city of 11,703 in Florida, with a median household income of $67,009 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Lantana stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lantana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lantana 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

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

Metric	Lantana, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$306,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,438	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,009	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lantana'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

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

Metric	Lantana, 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	23.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lantana sees average highs of 74.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 63.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lantana, FL
Average High — January	74.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	63.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lantana, FL	National Avg
Population	11,703	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	30.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hypoluxo, FL 1 mi South Palm Beach, FL 1 mi San Castle, FL 1 mi Manalapan, FL 1 mi Lake Worth Beach, FL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Lantana

Lantana, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33462

Lantana vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lantana, FL affordable or expensive?

Lantana's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lantana roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $306,600 and median rent is $1,438/month.

What is the crime rate in Lantana, FL?

Lantana'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 Lantana?

Public schools in Lantana 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. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lantana, FL a good place to live?

Lantana, FL has a population of 11,703, a median household income of $67,009, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. 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 Lantana?

Lantana averages 74.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lantana?

Lantana, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33462.

What is the population of Lantana?

The population of Lantana, Florida is 11,703 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lantana?

Key numbers for living in Lantana: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $306,600, median household income $67,009, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lantana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.