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Palm Coast, FL

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Enjoy small-town living near beaches and major cities

Nautical Suburban Quaint Riverside Active Laidback Convenient Scenic Growing

Incorporated in 1999, Palm Coast is one of Florida’s newest cities. Palm Coast sits between Saint Augustine and Daytona Beach in Flagler County, on 70 miles of saltwater and freshwater canals as well as the Intracoastal Waterway. Close proximity to Atlantic Ocean beaches also shapes life in Palm Coast, with abundant opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming.

Outdoor recreation abounds in Palm Coast, with numerous scenic parks, world-class tennis and golfing facilities, a year-round running series, and more than 125 miles of connecting paths and trails for walking and biking. Palm Coast’s European Village offers plenty of things to do in town, with a bevy of restaurants, shops, bars, offices, and cafes in colorful buildings clustered along cobblestone walkways. The European Village also hosts a popular farmers market, featuring fresh produce and artisan goods. Metropolitan amenities in Orlando and Jacksonville each within an hour’s drive of Palm Coast as well. Access to I-95, U.S. 1, and A1A makes getting around from Palm Coast simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Palm Coast, FL is $1,463 for one bedroom, $1,634 for two bedrooms, and $1,919 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palm Coast has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,463/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$2,716/month
1,871 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,087/month
1,546 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,052/month
1,372 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Palm Coast, FL is 13.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Palm Coast is 29.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,919. You can expect to pay 7.2% less for groceries, 17.3% more for utilities, and 13.4% less for transportation.

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Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rymfire Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

892 Students

6
out of 10

Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

743 Students

6
out of 10

Belle Terre Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

1,190 Students

5
out of 10

Matanzas High School

Public

Grades 7 & 9-12

1,978 Students

6
out of 10

Indian Trails Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,518 Students

6
out of 10

Buddy Taylor Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,343 Students

4
out of 10

Matanzas High School

Public

Grades 7 & 9-12

1,978 Students

6
out of 10

Flagler-Palm Coast High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,523 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Florida Agricultural Museum
  • Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
  • Faver-Dykes State Park
  • Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
  • Marineland Dolphin Adventure

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Daytona Beach International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.