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Lantana, FL


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Lantana, Florida

Lantana, Florida is 4 miles N of Boynton Beach, Florida (center to center) and 56 miles N of Miami, Florida. It is in Palm Beach county. The town is part of the West Palm Beach - Boca Raton metro area. The population of Lantana is 9,437.

The People and Families of Lantana

In Lantana, about 46% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Lantana.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lantana had a median family income of $40,089.

Political Inclinations

Among Lantana political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $17,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Lantana Housing

Of the housing in Lantana, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Lantana, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lantana Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Lantana Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lantana, FL

Comparing Lantana 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Women46
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Rents55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime13

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