Tequesta is in Palm Beach County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 5,800 residents, a median age of 52 and a median household income of $95,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 5,800 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 52 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $95,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $700,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $2,700 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 25% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 88°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 75°F |
| Commute to Downtown Miami | 85 minutes |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | 10 minutes |
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
| Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2.9% |
| Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis | 114 vs U.S. 100 |
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Tequesta is much the smaller, 5,800 residents against 62,000. The beach is 5 minutes from Jupiter and 10 from Tequesta. Jupiter skews younger, a median age of 46 against 52.
Read more about Jupiter →Tequesta is much the smaller, 5,800 residents against 59,000. The beach is 10 minutes from Tequesta and 15 from Palm Beach Gardens. Palm Beach Gardens skews younger, a median age of 47 against 52.
Read more about Palm Beach Gardens →The beach is 2 minutes from Juno Beach and 10 from Tequesta. Expect to pay around $900,000 in Juno Beach and $700,000 in Tequesta at the median. Juno Beach is much the smaller, 4,600 residents against 5,800.
Read more about Juno Beach →Tequesta is much the smaller, 5,800 residents against 62,000. The beach is 10 minutes from Tequesta and 30 from Wellington. Wellington skews younger, a median age of 40 against 52.
Read more about Wellington →Checked against the published source, not estimated