FLMap-doton-MangoniaPark, 2004
Mangonia Park’s story
76 years in pictures
Census counts: 348 in 1950, 2,142 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1946 on.
- 1950Mangonia Park is settled
Mangonia ParkFL
A town of 2,667, settled in 1950.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Adam Moss from Tonawanda, New York, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
2,667
2025 Census estimate · +23.9% since 2020
Typical home
$292K
+8% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
31.1
years
Jobs based here
3,194
A job hub
TownGrade
D
#564 of 634 in FL
Is Mangonia Park a good place to live?
Mangonia Park grades D overall, ranked 564th of 634 in Florida, mostly because of safety and health. Its police reported 23 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025, a higher rate per resident than 99% of U.S. towns. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 92% of the country. One bright spot: it is more walkable than 95% of U.S. towns. Mangonia Park’s violent crime rate is 8.2 per 1,000 residents, above both the Florida town median (2.1) and the median of U.S. towns (1.6). On hazard risk, just 54 of Florida’s 779 towns do better.
What makes Mangonia Park stand out
Where Mangonia Park beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here3,194
Residents who work932
Work
3.4 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
WalkabilityA+
More walkable than 95% of U.S. towns
7.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Mangonia Park8.2
Florida2.5
U.S.3.3
Worth knowing · SafetyD−
3.3 times the violent crime than FL
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Mangonia Park has grown 41% since 2010
1,888 counted in 2010 and 2,142 in 2020; an estimated 2,667 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 23.9% since 2020, after 13.5% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Mangonia Park grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Mangonia Park is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for walkability (better than 95% of comparable towns) to D− for safety (better than 1%), so the D overall blends very different results.
SafetyMore crime per resident than almost any U.S. townD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.3 of 20; 6.6% of households have no carA+Open →HealthSt. Mary's Medical Center 0.9 miles awayDOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Jobs & income$61K median household incomeC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities; hurricanes tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksCOpen →HistoryD−Open →Civic life3.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 90° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 31.1; 16% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 43 attractions →Flagler Museum and 22 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mangonia Park. Close and well known come first.
4 mi MuseumFlagler Museum
39 mi Stadium & arenaChase Stadium
4 mi MuseumNorton Museum of Art
27 mi Stadium & arenaFAU Stadium16 mi Zoo & aquariumLion Country Safari6 mi Zoo & aquariumPalm Beach ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Flagler Museum: Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Chase Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Norton Museum of Art: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · FAU Stadium: Jerseydem, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mangonia Park: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mangonia Park, and how to reach them.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Mangonia ParkNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offSWA West Palm Beach Home Chemical & Recycling Center, 4 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 code3340733407 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 Mangonia Park.
Mangonia Park draws workers from West Palm Beach and beyond and has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns, but it reports violent crime at 3 times the Florida rate.
SafetyD−
Property crime in Mangonia Park is higher than in most of Florida or the rest of the country
Violent crime runs at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, 3 times the Florida rate; the Safety Grade counts each violent crime four times, so this weighs most on its D−. Property crime runs at 33.7 per 1,000 residents, 3 times the Florida rate, most of it theft.
The property crime rate in Mangonia Park is 33.7 per 1,000 residents. Mangonia Park reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 99% report less.
1%of U.S. towns report more crimeD−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Mangonia Park8.2
Florida2.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Mangonia Park33.7
Florida10.7
U.S.15.5
1st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
23
violent crimes reported in 2025
94
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB+
On state tests, Mangonia Park’s schools beat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Academy of the Palm BeachesLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 77 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Most working residents commute out of Mangonia Park
3,194 jobs are based in Mangonia Park, 3.4 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
Most working residents leave Mangonia Park for work: only 2% work in town. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Mangonia Park. Since 2013, Mangonia Park has added 168 jobs, to 3,194 in 2023.
2%work in town
| Mangonia Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Mangonia Park2%
West Palm Beach18%
Palm Beach Gardens7%
Riviera Beach5%
Palm Springs5%
9 mi
median commute distance
3,194
jobs based in Mangonia Park
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 95% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthD
Mangonia Park stands out in Florida and nationally, with more of its adults who report frequent mental distress
22% of Mangonia Park adults report frequent mental distress. Mangonia Park beats the Florida average on 4 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 29% of Mangonia Park adults say their health is fair or poor.
8%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Mangonia Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 37% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 20% | 19% |
31 measures vs. Florida
4 better9 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Mangonia Park | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.5% | 9.1% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 22.4% | 8.6% |
St. Mary's Medical Center
0.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
7th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C−
Homes in Mangonia Park are worth about $292K, by Zillow’s estimate
Typical home values rose 8% in the year to September 2026. Mangonia Park’s median rent is $1,723 a month.
$292KZillow home value
| Mangonia Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 32% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,723 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Mangonia Park$292K
Florida$375K
+8%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mangonia Park has mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 57.8°, milder than in 99% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 89.8°. The Loxahatchee Nwr weather station, 20 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.
Mangonia Park has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
| Mangonia Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 58°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 90°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter60–76°
Spring68–82°
Summer76–89°
Fall72–85°
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Hurricanes leads a moderate hazard risk in Mangonia Park
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 1988, 12 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mangonia Park.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
12
paid flood claims since 1988
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mangonia Park
18pages on Mangonia Park
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 68% of FL districts · 1 schoolSafetyD−8.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthDBetter than FL on 4 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$292K typical home · up 8% in a yearWork & commuteC+$61K median household income · 3,194 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Mangonia Park
Southeastern College-West Palm BeachUniversity or college · Private for-profit · West Palm Beach3.9 mi$24,480 tuitionPalm Beach Atlantic UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · West Palm Beach4 mi$40,650 tuitionAcademy for Nursing and Health OccupationsCommunity college · Private nonprofit · West Palm Beach4.6 mi
About 4 of every 100 Mangonia Park residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
A job hub
Every workday, about 3,177 people come to Mangonia Park for work
Where Mangonia Park’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,194jobs based in Mangonia Park
2%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Mangonia Park
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Mangonia Park is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is a part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida as well as Uptown West Palm, which includes the cities of Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach. As of the 2020 census, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 2,142.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Area code
- 561
Mangonia Park’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Mangonia Park.
West Palm BeachMangonia Park
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangonia Park | #564 | D | C− | D− | B+ | D |
| West Palm Beach | #455 | C− | D− | D | B+ | B− |
Questions about Mangonia Park
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mangonia Park, FL a good place to live?
Mangonia Park grades D overall, better than 7% of U.S. towns and #564 of 634 in Florida. It grades D for health, D− for safety and B+ for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Mangonia Park, FL expensive?
Yes. That is 3.8 years of the area's median household income ($76,527 across the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.