Tequesta, FL

Tequesta, Florida

Tequesta, Florida, in Palm Beach county, is 18 miles N of West Palm Beach, Florida (center to center) and 82 miles N of Miami, Florida. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the West Palm Beach - Boca Raton metropolitan area. Tequesta contains a population of approximately 5,273.

The People and Families of Tequesta

In Tequesta, about 61% of adults are married.

Tequesta boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tequesta had a median family income of $72,683. The typical family in Tequesta is better off than most in Florida. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Tequesta. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Tequesta. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Tequesta favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $37,445. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Tequesta Housing

Tequesta has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Florida, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Tequesta, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 12%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Tequesta, FL

Comparing Tequesta 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
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
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Tequesta Almanac

Tequesta Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Tequesta Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tequesta, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tequesta Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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