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Town of Gulf Stream (Palm Beach County)

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Part of: Palm Beach County · Florida

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766 Population FY 2023
$11,522 Per-Capita Spending FY 2024
Data comparability note: FL comparability note: Small resident population (766) can make per-capita spending look unusually high, especially for municipalities serving tourism, commercial districts, or large nonresident daytime populations.

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

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Current source-backed tax context for Florida and Town of Gulf Stream (Palm Beach County).

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
FL individual income tax policy Florida does not levy individual income tax on natural persons under state constitutional/statutory framework. Current statute and constitution references (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Florida Statutes §220.02 (legislative intent); Florida DOR FAQ - capital gains tax
FL sales and use tax (base) Florida general state sales tax rate is 6%, and many counties impose discretionary sales surtax. Current Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Florida Sales and Use Tax; Local option taxes (discretionary surtax)
FL property tax policy (local millage authorities) Property taxes are levied by local taxing authorities (counties, municipalities, school districts, and special districts) through local millage decisions. Current Department of Revenue property tax guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Needs review Florida property tax taxpayers page; Florida property tax local officials page

No incorporated villages in this town.

Community Profile

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates

7.2% Poverty Rate 2023
74.1% Bachelor's+ Rate 2023
8.1% Unemployment Rate 2023
87.6% Homeownership Rate 2023
Median Household Income
$196,806 (2023)
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Per Capita Income
$176,070 (2023)
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Median Home Value
$2,000,001 (2023)
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Median Gross Rent
$2,019 (2023)
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Median Age
61.5 (2023)
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2010 2023
Gini Index
0 = perfect equality · 1 = perfect inequality
0.6 (2023)
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2010 2023
Financial Documents (25)
Year Title Type
2024 Gulf Stream FL DFS Annual Financial Report FY 2024 FL_DFS_TIER2
2023 Town of Gulf Stream (Palm Beach County) Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023 US_CENSUS_ACS5
2023 Gulf Stream FL DFS Annual Financial Report FY 2023 FL_DFS_TIER2
2022 Town of Gulf Stream (Palm Beach County) Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2022 US_CENSUS_ACS5
2022 Gulf Stream FL DFS Annual Financial Report FY 2022 FL_DFS_TIER2
Governance & Structure
Governance Structure
Structure
Not specified
Fiscal Autonomy
Not specified
ICMA Recognition
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Notes
None
OSC Code
200135
School Details

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Geographic Relationships

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