Royal Palm Beach
cityRoyal Palm Beach is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, situated approximately 15 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of over 40,000, the village is known for its numerous parks and commitment to preserving green spaces. Royal Palm Beach offers a suburban residential environment with a strong sense of community. The economy of Royal Palm Beach is diverse, with key sectors including healthcare, education, retail, and professional services. The village benefits from Florida's business-friendly climate and growing economy. Royal Palm Beach also hosts various institutions and businesses that contribute to the local economy. Royal Palm Beach distinguishes itself through its emphasis on parks and recreation, earning recognition as a Tree City USA and a designated bird sanctuary. The village's history involves transforming from a largely uninhabited swamp into a thriving community, spurred by the vision of developers in the mid-20th century. Its family-friendly atmosphere and commitment to green spaces contribute to a high quality of life.
Royal Palm Beach, Florida
- Classification
- Village
- FIPS Code
- 12-62100
- Country
- United States
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Region
- Southeast Florida
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Total Area
- 11.7 sq mi
- Land Area
- 11.34 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.35 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.7125
- Longitude
- -80.23944
- Climate
- Tropical monsoon climate, similar to the Caribbean
- Notable Features
- Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area
- Neighboring Areas
- Wellington · The Acreage
- Population (2020)
- 38,932
- Est. Population (2026)
- 43,164
- Median Age
- 42.4
- Median Income
- $96,027
- Poverty Rate
- 5.86%
- Family Households
- 77%
- Owner-Occupied
- 82.3%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition includes White (40.92%), Black or African American (25.26%), Hispanic or Latino (30.69%), Asian (5.73%).
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- Village Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Palm Beach County School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.4%
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial growth
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Educational Services · Retail Trade · Professional Services · Technology · Manufacturing
- Students
- 180,000
- Teachers
- 22,801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Graduation Rate
- 96.7%
- School Districts
- Palm Beach County School District
- Colleges & Universities
- South University-West Palm Beach · Ultrasound Medical Institute
- Transportation
- Access to I-95 · Palm Tran public transportation · Roads and waterways
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Municipal power · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospitals · Palm Beach International Airport (nearby)
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Royal Palm Beach Commons Park · Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area · Preservation Park
- Parks & Trails
- Parks managed by the Recreation Department · Hiking and equestrian trails
- Founded
- 1959
- Incorporated
- 1959
- Named After
- Royal palms of Palm Beach
- Historical Significance
- Transformation from uninhabited swamp to a thriving village
- Key Events
- Land purchase by Sam and Hattie Friedland in the 1950s · Development spurred by Arthur Desser and Lefcourt Realty Group · Granting of charter by the state legislature in 1959