Atlantis, FL

Atlantis, Florida

Atlantis, Florida, in Palm Beach county, is 5 miles NW of Boynton Beach, Florida (center to center) and 56 miles N of Miami, Florida. The city is considered part of the West Palm Beach - Boca Raton metropolitan area. Atlantis has a population of 2,005.

The People and Families of Atlantis

In Atlantis, about 69% of adults are married. Atlantis is considered a city for married couples and families.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atlantis had a median family income of $82,807. Atlantis is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Atlantis finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Atlantis is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Atlantis ($14,900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Atlantis Housing

About 97% of housing units in Atlantis are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Atlantis pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Atlantis, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Atlantis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 12%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Atlantis, FL

Comparing Atlantis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Atlantis Almanac

Atlantis Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Atlantis Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Atlantis residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Atlantis Hospitals

JFK MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
5301 S CONGRESS AVE
(561) 965-7300
Emergency Service: Yes

Atlantis Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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