FEC202-05, 2013
Hypoluxo’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 114 in 1960, 2,687 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1945 on.
- 1886Hypoluxo is settled
HypoluxoFL
A town of 2,954, settled in 1886.
Population
2,954
2025 Census estimate · +10% since 2020
Typical home
$299K
−4.2% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
49.6
years
Jobs based here
327
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#175 of 634 in FL
What should you know before moving to Hypoluxo?
Hypoluxo's standout: it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 96% of U.S. towns. Overall it grades B−, ranked 175th of 634 in Florida. 19% of its land is conserved. Its weakest subject is cost of living: homes are expensive, about $298K for a typical one and 3.9 times the Miami metro’s $77K median household income. Hypoluxo’s trail density is 4.9 miles per square mile, above both the Florida town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Hypoluxo's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 94% of U.S. towns. Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area, at 99 acres with 3.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Hypoluxo stand out
Where Hypoluxo beats most towns.
By the sea
Hypoluxo lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 9% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
31.1% of homes are seasonal or vacation homes, so the town is fuller in summer than its census count suggests.
9%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
98thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
5paid flood-insurance claims since 1979
7storm & flood disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
How Hypoluxo grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Hypoluxo is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.3 of 20; 2.5% of households have no carA+Open →Cost of livingC−Open →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listC−Open →HealthHCA Florida JFK Hospital 3.2 miles awayB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →Jobs & incomeC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trailsAOpen →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 90° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market268 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 49.6; 47% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 69 attractions →Amerant Bank Arena and 31 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hypoluxo. Close and well known come first.
33 mi Stadium & arenaAmerant Bank Arena
27 mi Stadium & arenaChase Stadium
14 mi Stadium & arenaFAU Stadium
10 mi MuseumFlagler Museum34 mi Theme parkWannado City
9 mi MuseumNorton Museum of ArtSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Amerant Bank Arena: Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chase Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · FAU Stadium: Jerseydem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Flagler Museum: Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Norton Museum of Art: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hypoluxo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hypoluxo, and how to reach them.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBoynton Beach PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offCentral County Transfer Station, 2 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePalm Beach Supervisor of ElectionsPalm Beach County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2024
ZIP code3346233462 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hypoluxo.
Hypoluxo has more trail for its size than nearly any town in Florida, has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns and is healthier than Lantana and its other neighbors.
OutdoorsA
Hypoluxo has set aside 19.3% of its land for conservation
At 4.9 miles of trail per square mile, it ranks #2 of 432 Florida towns.
3.9 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
#2for trails in FL
19.3%
conserved · 99 of 514 acres
3.9 mi
of trails · 4.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area | 3.2 mi | 99 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Hypoluxo’s schools rank ahead of 68% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Palm Beach school district. Its one school is below.
68%of FL districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Venture Charter SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 75 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Most working residents commute out of Hypoluxo
Hypoluxo has 327 jobs for its 1,291 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. Jobs based here fell from 569 in 2013 to 327.
Most working residents leave Hypoluxo for work: only 3% work in town. 16% of Hypoluxo residents live below the poverty line, against 11% in Florida’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Hypoluxo fell to 327 in 2023, 242 fewer than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Hypoluxo | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 5% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hypoluxo3%
Boca Raton10%
West Palm Beach10%
Boynton Beach8%
Delray Beach6%
11 mi
median commute distance
327
jobs based in Hypoluxo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 96% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Hypoluxo is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Its B+ for health tops all 3 graded neighbors; Lantana (B+) comes closest. Its widest gap with Florida is tooth loss: 7.9% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 12.7% statewide.
Hypoluxo beats the Florida average on 12 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 26% of adults have obesity in Hypoluxo.
74%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Hypoluxo | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 32% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
31 measures vs. Florida
12 better17 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Hypoluxo | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.9% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.5% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.1% | 9.1% |
HCA Florida JFK Hospital
3.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
72nd
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Hurricanes leads a high hazard risk in Hypoluxo
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hypoluxo.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCoastal flooding
5
paid flood claims since 1979
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Hypoluxo has mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 58.6°, milder than in 100% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 89.9°. The Loxahatchee Nwr weather station, 11 miles away, records that about 66 days a year reach 90°: more than most of the country, but fewer than 78% of Florida places with climate records.
Hypoluxo has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Hypoluxo’s January low is 59°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
| Hypoluxo | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 59°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 90°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter61–76°
Spring68–82°
Summer77–89°
Fall72–85°
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C−
Hypoluxo’s grade for cost of living is a C−
The typical value, about $299K, is 16% below its November 2022 peak.
The median rent in Hypoluxo is $2,194 a month. The typical Hypoluxo home is worth about $299,000, down 4.2% in a year, 20% below the Florida typical home.
$299KZillow home value
| Hypoluxo | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,194 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Hypoluxo$299K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
268
days on market
95.8%
sale-to-list price
−4.2%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hypoluxo
19pages on Hypoluxo
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
10 within 15 miles of the center of Hypoluxo
Palm Beach State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lake Worth3.7 mi$3,050 in-state tuitionSaint Vincent de Paul Regional SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Boynton Beach5.8 miFlorida Atlantic UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Boca Raton13.9 mi$4,879 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Hypoluxo residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Hypoluxo for work
Where Hypoluxo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
327jobs based in Hypoluxo
3%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hypoluxo
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Hypoluxo is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The town was incorporated in 1955 and is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. It is home to the Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area, which is a protected landscape. The population was 2,687 at the 2020 US Census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Area code
- 561
Hypoluxo’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Hypoluxo.
It grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Lantana (C+) comes closest.
Boynton BeachSan CastleLantanaHypoluxo
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoluxo | #175 | B− | C− | — | B+ | B+ |
| Boynton Beach | #421 | C− | D | C− | B+ | B |
| San Castle | #481 | C− | C− | — | B+ | D |
| Lantana | #241 | C+ | D | — | B+ | B+ |
Hypoluxo, San Castle and Lantana report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Hypoluxo with a neighbor →
Questions about Hypoluxo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hypoluxo, FL a good place to live?
Hypoluxo grades B− overall, better than 48% of U.S. towns and #175 of 634 in Florida. It grades B+ for health and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Hypoluxo, FL expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.