Gulf Stream, FL

This town of 995 residents needs 10 more housing units over the next five years. Gulf Stream is part of the Palm Beach TPA.

Housing snapshot

Population
995 (2026)
Households
384
Median household income
$190,146 (2026)
Typical home value
$1,021,648
Owner-occupied
58%
Five-year housing need
10 units

Comparison to other Florida municipalities

Gulf Stream: $190,146 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$22K >$160K
Gulf Stream: None jobs to household ratio
<0.06 >3.04
Gulf Stream: No permit data
<0% >25.1%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Gulf Stream, FL is valued at $1,021,648, well above the Florida average of $334,647. With a median household income of $190,146 in Gulf Stream, FL, the typical home is far out of reach for most households, requiring roughly $117,536 more in annual income to afford.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

With roughly 384 households, Gulf Stream, FL is growing modestly at 0.7% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Gulf Stream, FL is relatively mixed, with detached single-family as the most common type at 48%. Homeownership is the norm in Gulf Stream, FL, with 58% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?