26.1%
of Palm Beach County residents are 65 or older
Palm Beach County has the largest share of residents age 65 and older among the three counties covered here.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2025Market context
South Florida 55+ housing facts and statistics.
What these numbers mean for your move: broad market figures help frame your search, but the exact home, community, association, and current listings are what shape your decision.
Updated September 9, 2026
Useful numbers, with the source beside each one.
These figures are county and metro-area context, not a valuation of a specific home or community. For any purchase, the exact association, home condition, insurance profile, and current listing market still matter.
19.5%
of Broward County residents are 65 or older
The Census Bureau reports this share using its latest population estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 202518.3%
of Miami-Dade County residents are 65 or older
Miami-Dade combines a large housing market with a substantial older-adult population.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2025$447,300
median value of owner-occupied homes in Palm Beach County
This is a countywide median, not a median sale price or a 55+ community price.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024$414,600
median value of owner-occupied homes in Broward County
This is a countywide median, not a median sale price or a 55+ community price.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024$463,000
median value of owner-occupied homes in Miami-Dade County
This is a countywide median, not a median sale price or a 55+ community price.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-202470.1%
owner-occupancy rate in Palm Beach County
The rate describes occupied homes, not every housing unit in the county.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-202463.6%
owner-occupancy rate in Broward County
The rate describes occupied homes, not every housing unit in the county.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-202452.2%
owner-occupancy rate in Miami-Dade County
The rate describes occupied homes, not every housing unit in the county.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024$2,254-$2,436
2026 fair-market rent for a two-bedroom home across the three counties
HUD lists $2,254 for Palm Beach, $2,333 for Broward, and $2,436 for Miami-Dade.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026$2,254
2026 fair-market rent for a two-bedroom home in Palm Beach County
HUD publishes this benchmark for the Palm Beach County housing market. It is not an asking-rent average for a particular building or community.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026$2,333
2026 fair-market rent for a two-bedroom home in Broward County
HUD publishes this benchmark for the Broward County housing market. It is not an asking-rent average for a particular building or community.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026$2,436
2026 fair-market rent for a two-bedroom home in Miami-Dade County
HUD publishes this benchmark for the Miami-Dade County housing market. It is not an asking-rent average for a particular building or community.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 20264.87%
one-year house-price change in West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Delray Beach
The figure is FHFA’s all-transactions index change through the first quarter of 2026.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency, 2026 Q11.90%
one-year house-price change in Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise
The figure is FHFA’s all-transactions index change through the first quarter of 2026.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency, 2026 Q1Methodology and sources
How to read this page.
Population, home value, and owner-occupancy figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s county QuickFacts pages. Fair-market rent figures come from HUD’s 2026 schedule. House-price changes come from the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s all-transactions House Price Index.
Each source uses its own geography, time period, and method. The source link under every statistic is the best place to verify the original figure and definition.
Cite this page
Paul Saperstein, “South Florida 55+ Housing Facts and Statistics,” updated September 9, 2026, paulsapersteinhomes.com/facts.
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