Jupiter is a town located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is situated on the southeastern coast of Florida and has a population of approximately 61,000 people. Jupiter is known for its beautiful beaches, outdoor recreational activities, and proximity to several natural attractions.

One of the most popular attractions in Jupiter is Jupiter Beach Park, a 46-acre park with miles of sandy beaches, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Another popular destination is the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, a historic lighthouse that offers tours and stunning views of the surrounding area.

Jupiter is also known for its abundance of golf courses, including the PGA National Resort & Spa and the Abacoa Golf Club. The town is home to several professional athletes and sports teams, including the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals.

In addition to its natural attractions and recreational activities, Jupiter is also home to several shopping and dining destinations, such as the Harbourside Place shopping center and the Jupiter Waterfront Inn.

Jupiter offers a high quality of life and its home prices are considerably higher than the US national average.

Population:

• Population (2023): Approximately 61,291
• Median age: 47.1 (2022)
• Residents under 18: 18.9% (2023)
• Residents over 65: 23.3% (2023)
• Population by sex (2023): 50% male, 50% female
• Married population (2023): 53.95
• Population change (2010-2020): Appx. 15% Increase
• Homeowners and renters (2022): 77.5% homeowners, 22.5% renters
• Poverty rate compared to the US national average (2022): 8.1% vs the average of 11.5%

Demographics (2022):

• White Non Hispanic – 76.5%
• Multiracial Hispanic – 7.43%
• White Hispanic – 6.6%
• Multiracial Non Hispanic – 3.76%

*Prices shown are based only on activity for the dates specified

Income:

• Median household income: $105,413 (2022)
• Avg. per capita income: $67,483 (2022)

Tax:

• County property tax rate: 1.12% of a property’s assessed fair market value (2023)
• Combined state and county sales tax rate: 7% (2023)

Cost of Living:

• Average cost of living compared to the US national average (2023): 14% Higher
• Cost of housing compared to the Florida average (2023): Higher
• Cost of food compared to the US national average (2023): 8.9% Higher
• Cost of healthcare compared to the US national average (2023): Appx. same
• Cost of utilities compared to the US national average (2023): Appx. same
• Cost of transportation compared to the US national average (2023): 22.7% Higher

Political affiliation based on the 2024 election results ( Palm Beach County ):

• Democrat – 49.77%
• Republican – 49.01%
• Other – 1.22%

Largest 3 employers: Jupiter Medical Center, Florida Power & Light, and G4S Secure Solutions (2021)

Top 3 highest rated school districts: Jupiter Community High School, Independence Middle School, and Limestone Creek Elementary School (2021)

Coastal: Yes

Average low and high temperature: Low 20.5 °C, High 27.75 °C

Fun facts: In 1999 Jupiter resident George Andres won a court case against his homeowners association that tried to disallow him to fly the American flag on his front lawn which was in the association’s by – laws. The victory against the homeowners association led President George W. Bush to sign into law the Freedom To Display The American Flag Act of 2005.

Location and Amenities:

• Hwy I – 95: 14 min ( 8.3 miles )
• Palm Beach International Airport ( West Palm Beach ): 27 min ( 23.5 miles
• The Gardens Shopping Mall ( Palm Beach ): 14 min ( 6.6 miles )
• Jupiter Medical Center, approximately 1 mile away (2021)
• Florida Atlantic University ( Boca Raton ): 46 min ( 43.5 miles )
• Keiser University ( Ft. Lauderdale ): 32 min ( 22.3 miles )
• Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Hospital ( recipients of the 2023 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award ): 17 min ( 7.9 miles )
• West Palm Beach: Approximately 18 miles south of Jupiter, taking about 30-40 minutes to reach.
• Fort Lauderdale: About 70 miles south, which is roughly a 1-hour drive.
• Miami: Approximately 90 miles south, which can take around 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on traffi c
• Harbourside Place: A premier downtown area for shopping, dining, luxury hotels, entertainment and boating.
• Roger Dean Stadium: Spring training home of the Florida Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals
• Dubois Park: Over 18 acres of grounds offering beaches and a variety of water related activities
• Jonathan Dickinson State Park: The largest State Park in Southeast Florida and the best place to do some paddling.
• Abaco Golf Club: A public golf course designed by renowned course architect Joe Lee. Known for its fair challenges for all levels of golfers.

Short Term Rental Regulations:

** All short term rental operations in Florida must obtain a business license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ( DBPR ) and a Florida Department of Revenue Certificate of Sales and Use. ** Short term rental regulations can be subject to change and should always be confirmed with city / towns or county departments.

Restrictions:

• Currently the town of Jupiter prohibits rentals of 30 days or less in residential zoning districts, however, this could be subject to change.

For information visit – jupiter.fl.us