Palm Coast, FL

Palm Coast, Florida

Introduction to Palm Coast, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida, in Flagler county, is 28 miles NW of Daytona Beach, Florida (center to center) and 58 miles SE of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is part of the Daytona Beach metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 32,732 people live in Palm Coast.

Palm Coast History

Developed by ITT Community Development Corporation in 1969, the city of Palm Coast is among the fastest growing locations in the United States. It was officially incorporated on December 31, 1999, and in the year 2007, it was designated the principal city of the Palm Coast, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. There have been two serious “wildland urban interface" fires in the Palm Coast city, after which many precautionary measures have been taken by the publicly elected council/ manager form of government. Under this government, there has been a designing of paved streets, central water and sewer systems, and an extensive water management system.

Palm Coast and nearby Attractions

• Rayonier Two Lake
• Florida Agricultural Museum
• Flagler County Public Library
• Marineland
• Saint Augustine Alligator Farm
• Fort Matanzas National Monument

Things To Do In Palm Coast

The city of Palm Coast has a number of recreational parks like Anastasia State Park, Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area and Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. All offer a range of recreational activities to visitors. The Florida Agricultural Museum, Fred Dana Marsh Museum, Bulow Plantation Ruins State Historic Site and the Fort Matanzas National Monument are ideal for those interested in the history and the culture of the city. For adventure lovers, the Adventure Landing is the perfect place to try out some amazing adventure sports. Animal lovers can also take a trip to the Marineland or the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm.

Palm Coast Transportation

Daytona Beach International Airport is the closest major airport.

Palm Coast Higher Education

The city is served by the Daytona Beach Community College.

Comparative Profile of Palm Coast, FL

Comparing Palm Coast 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
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Palm Coast Almanac

Palm Coast Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Palm Coast Public Libraries

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Palm Coast Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

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Nearby Cities and Towns

Palm Coast Hospitals

FLORIDA HOSPITAL FLAGLER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
60 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PARKWAY
(386) 586-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

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Palm Coast Colleges

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