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Gulf Stream

A town of 954 people in Florida
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About Gulf Stream

Town in the state of Florida, United States
954Population
0.8 sq miArea
7 ftElevation

Gulf Stream is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population of the town was at 954 as of the 2020 US Census.

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Area code561
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Housing in Gulf Stream

$2.76M▲ 9.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Gulf Stream home is worth about $2,761,000, up 9.7% in a year, 635% above the Florida typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Gulf Stream

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Not graded

Gulf Stream has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0
Property13
Reported in 202213
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Most working residents leave Gulf Stream for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Delray Beach (14%), Boynton Beach (10%) and Boca Raton (10%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Delray Beach
14%
Boynton Beach
10%
Boca Raton
10%
West Palm Beach
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gulf Stream →

Health in Gulf Stream

Compared with Florida

15better than FL·5worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Bethesda Hospital EastBoynton Beach · 1.4 mi · ER
Genesis Community Health- Boynton Dental ClinicBoynton Beach · 1.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Gulf Stream · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gulf Stream →

Natural hazards in Gulf Stream

74
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌊 Coastal flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gulf Stream →

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Gulf Stream has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 59°, and snow is almost unheard of.

76° / 61°Winter
82° / 69°Spring
89° / 77°Summer
85° / 72°Fall
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B−

School Grade B-

The public schools Gulf Stream’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 52% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Delray Beach Public LibraryDelray Beach · 2 miles · 61 hrs a week
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