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Gulf Stream, FL


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Gulf Stream, Florida

Gulf Stream, Florida, in Palm Beach county, is 2 miles S of Boynton Beach, Florida (center to center) and 50 miles N of Miami, Florida. Part of the surrounding West Palm Beach - Boca Raton metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Gulf Stream is home to some 716 residents.

The People and Families of Gulf Stream

In Gulf Stream, about 68% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Gulf Stream.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gulf Stream had a median family income of $186,777. More so than most places, the people in Gulf Stream generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Gulf Stream are poor than in most places in Florida. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Gulf Stream than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($26,150) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Gulf Stream. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Gulf Stream Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Gulf Stream was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Gulf Stream, 69% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGulf Stream Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGulf Stream Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGulf Stream Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGulf Stream Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGulf Stream College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGulf Stream Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGulf Stream People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Gulf Stream Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Gulf Stream Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Gulf Stream, FL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work73
Short Commute Times67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built84
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime69
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