Population 7,389 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tequesta
Household size in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Tequesta are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.33, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.1 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.6 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.0 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.3 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Tequesta skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.1, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.6% of households in Tequesta, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tequesta
Renters in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.0% of households in Tequesta rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 44.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. The renter share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Tequesta: 14.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Tequesta was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,403 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,317 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,483 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,972 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$568 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tequesta costs $1,972 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Miami area overall ($2,112). Rent has climbed $568 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 41.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tequesta
Bachelor's degrees in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Tequesta is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 41 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Tequesta: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tequesta
| Period | Tequesta | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tequesta is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tequesta compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tequesta | 2.25 | 52.3 | 3.6% | 19.0% | 14.6% | 1980 | $1,972 | 54.6% | 97.0% | 5.5% |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony | 1.96 | 68.9 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 51.3% | 1982 | $3,501 | 69.5% | 99.1% | 2.6% |
| Jupiter | 2.43 | 49.0 | 6.5% | 20.3% | 14.4% | 1992 | $2,453 | 52.7% | 92.7% | 2.6% |
| Limestone Creek | 3.87 | 40.1 | 19.9% | 59.3% | 2.5% | 2004 | $2,655 | 11.5% | 81.3% | 2.3% |
| Jupiter Island | 2.17 | 60.7 | 2.4% | 8.1% | 35.2% | 1985 | $1,962 | 52.3% | 96.8% | 9.6% |
| Juno Beach | 1.65 | 67.7 | 6.3% | 30.2% | 32.6% | 1990 | $2,571 | 59.1% | 98.6% | 8.4% |
| Jupiter Farms | 2.89 | 49.7 | 5.4% | 2.6% | 7.0% | 1990 | $3,168 | 39.9% | 94.6% | 3.6% |
| Juno Ridge | 1.84 | 42.5 | 6.8% | 61.7% | 13.6% | 1984 | $1,638 | 37.0% | 91.7% | 1.4% |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 2.26 | 51.6 | 5.8% | 27.2% | 13.0% | 1994 | $2,554 | 55.9% | 96.6% | 4.2% |
| North Palm Beach | 2.05 | 54.4 | 5.9% | 28.7% | 20.5% | 1976 | $1,971 | 50.9% | 95.6% | 2.2% |
| Hobe Sound | 2.24 | 55.2 | 5.9% | 16.4% | 20.7% | 1985 | $1,437 | 33.0% | 90.6% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tequesta. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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