Families in Palm Coast earn a median $82,083 a year, and the typical owned home is worth $379,800. A simple rule puts the need for a typical family here at about $1,100,000. Term life is usually the lowest cost way to get there.
Palm Coast by the numbers
- Median household income
- $82,083Close to the Florida median of $77,735
- Typical home value
- $379,800Close to the Florida median of $396,900
- Homes owned
- 85%65% of owned homes have a mortgage
- Households with kids
- 16%43,565 households in all
- Age 65 and older
- 30%Median age 52.5
- Veterans
- 8,8499.8% of adults
Living in Palm Coast
Palm Coast is one of 31 Florida cities with more than 100,000 people, with 106,726 residents and a median age of 52.5. That is older than the state as a whole, which is one reason final expense comes up a lot here.
The median household here earns $82,083, close to the US median of $81,604. The typical home costs about 4.6 times that income.
Compared with nearby Deltona (44 miles away), homes in Palm Coast are worth more ($379,800 vs $330,800), and fewer households have kids at home.
The biggest hands on job group here is sales, at 11.7% of workers. Work coverage usually ends when you leave the job, so a policy you own stays put.
Who works in Palm Coast
The biggest groups of hands on and front line jobs here, as a share of all workers. Some of these jobs can change your price, and some companies treat them better than others.
What fits families in Palm Coast
65% of owned homes in Palm Coast still have a mortgage. If your family would struggle to make that payment without you, size a policy to the loan. More on mortgage protection
16% of households here have kids under 18. Term life covers the years they depend on you for the lowest price. More on term life
30% of people in Palm Coast are 65 or older, higher than the Florida rate. A small policy keeps funeral costs off the family. More on final expense
About 8,849 veterans live in Palm Coast. VGLI is not your only choice. More on veterans
Final expense and burial insurance in Palm Coast
About 32,200 people in Palm Coast are 65 or older. A small final expense policy, also called burial insurance, pays for the funeral so the family does not have to.
| Age | Women, $10,000 | Men, $10,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | $33 | $43 |
| 70 | $53 | $70 |
| 80 | $98 | $134 |
National sample rates, Choice Mutual, Rates valid as of March 9, 2026. Not a quote. Funeral costs and help in Florida
Florida rules that protect you
- Free look: set by policy
- Grace period: 30 days if you miss a payment
- Guaranty protection: up to $300,000 in death benefits
- Help line: Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services, 1-877-693-5236
Common questions in Palm Coast
How much life insurance do I need in Palm Coast?
A quick rule of thumb: 10 years of income plus what you owe on your home. With Palm Coast's median household income of $82,083 and a typical home value of $379,800, that lands near $1,100,000 for a typical family. Your number depends on your debts, kids and savings. Our calculator does the math.
Can I get life insurance in Palm Coast without a medical exam?
Often, yes. Many companies approve healthy people with health questions and records instead of an exam. Older buyers can also look at simplified issue or guaranteed issue final expense plans.
Do I need an agent licensed in Florida?
Yes. An agent must hold a Florida license to sell you a policy. You can check a license with the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services at 1-877-693-5236.
Source: Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services
What does a funeral cost near Palm Coast?
Local prices vary by funeral home. Nationally, the median funeral with viewing and burial was $8,300 in 2023, and $6,280 with cremation (NFDA). Under the FTC Funeral Rule, any funeral home in Palm Coast must give you an itemized price list.
Source: FTC Funeral Rule · NFDA price study
What happens if my insurance company fails in Florida?
The Florida Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association protects Florida policyholders up to $300,000 in death benefits, per insured person.
Source: Florida Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association · NOLHGA: how you are protected
Near Palm Coast
Deltona (44 mi), Jacksonville (61 mi), Gainesville (67 mi), Orlando (78 mi), Spring Hill (107 mi), Lakeland (111 mi)
Sources
- Census ACS 2024 1 year estimates, table based summary file
- Census 2024 Gazetteer place file
- 2023 NFDA General Price List Study Shows Inflation Increasing Faster than the Cost of a Funeral (NFDA)
- Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services
- Florida Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association
Local numbers are Census American Community Survey 2024 one year estimates for Palm Coast, FL. The coverage figure is a rule of thumb, not advice.
