Moving from NYC to Palm Beach: a Manhattan family guide
Last updated: 29 October 2026
For families moving from NYC to Palm Beach, IRS migration data for 2022–2023 count 734 returns, covering 1,127 people, moving from Manhattan (New York County) to Palm Beach County with $424.4 million of income, the most from any county outside Florida. Le Strand coordinates the home search, both school years and your advisers' domicile work in one Landing Plan.
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The IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county inflow file for Palm Beach County ranks New York County first by income among all origin counties outside the state. The next two were Cook County, Illinois, with $244.4 million, and Westchester County with $241.4 million. Each Manhattan return arriving in Palm Beach County averaged $578,149 of adjusted gross income.
Manhattan households also went south of Palm Beach County, in different proportions:
| From New York County to | Returns | People | Adjusted gross income | Average per return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | 734 | 1,127 | $424.4 million | $578,149 |
| Miami-Dade County | 1,445 | 2,031 | $516.8 million | $357,633 |
| Broward County | 506 | 693 | $79.6 million | $157,342 |
The IRS builds these figures from address changes between returns filed in 2022 and 2023, and its users guide notes that the address on a return is a mailing address. The statewide picture is in New York to Florida.
Which airports near Manhattan fly nonstop to West Palm Beach?
On the Palm Beach County Department of Airports nonstop list (checked 29 October 2026), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT) in West Palm Beach connects nonstop with JFK, LaGuardia and Newark:
| Airport | Airlines listed nonstop to DJT |
|---|---|
| JFK | Delta, JetBlue |
| LaGuardia (LGA) | American, Delta, JetBlue |
| Newark (EWR) | JetBlue, United |
Westchester (HPN) also appears on the list, served by JetBlue, as does Islip (ISP), served by JetBlue and Southwest.
How does the NYC school year line up with Palm Beach County's?
The two calendars run on different clocks. The New York City Public Schools 2026–27 calendar begins on 10 September 2026, starts the spring semester on 2 February 2027, closes for midwinter recess from 15 to 19 February 2027 and finishes on 28 June 2027. The School District of Palm Beach County begins on 10 August 2026, and its secondary schools run a first semester of 85 days to 18 December 2026 and a second of 94 days from 5 January to 27 May 2027.
| Break | New York City Public Schools | School District of Palm Beach County |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | 26 to 27 November 2026 | 23 to 27 November 2026 |
| Winter | 24 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 | 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 |
| Spring | 22 to 30 April 2027 | 22 to 26 March 2027 |
Section 1003.22 of the Florida Statutes (2025) requires a child entering a Florida school for the first time to present a certificate of a school-entry health examination performed within one year before enrolment. Independent education advisers and school admissions offices deliver the advice; Le Strand coordinates both calendars and the paperwork into the Landing Plan. See Schools and family.
How does Palm Beach County housing compare with Manhattan?
The 2020–2024 American Community Survey sets New York County and Palm Beach County side by side:
| Measure | New York County | Palm Beach County |
|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 923,472 | 719,463 |
| Owner-occupied share of occupied homes | 25.1% | 70.1% |
| Homes with four or more bedrooms | 3.5% | 16.2% |
| Homes with no bedroom (studios) | 15.4% | 1.6% |
| Held for seasonal or occasional use | 5.3% | 9.5% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1986 |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $1,090,500 | $447,300 |
Palm Beach County counts 28,488 homes with five or more bedrooms (ACS 2020–2024, checked 29 October 2026). Florida real estate representation is delivered directly by Le Strand across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Boca Raton in Palm Beach County. See Palm Beach community intelligence.
How different is a Palm Beach winter?
NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Central Park give February an average high of 42.2°F (5.7°C), a low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 10.1 inches of snow. The West Palm Beach International Airport station records a February high of 76.7°F (24.8°C) and a low of 60.1°F (15.6°C). In August that Florida station averages 21.8 days at or above 90°F, and the National Hurricane Center places the Atlantic season from 1 June to 30 November.
How is a Florida domicile recorded in Palm Beach County?
Section 222.17 of the Florida Statutes (2025) provides for a sworn statement of domicile filed with the clerk of the circuit court for the county where the person resides. The statement declares that the person is a bona fide resident of Florida and gives the Florida residence, the city, county and state of the former residence, and any other place of abode. The statute's second subsection covers a person who keeps a home in another state and declares the Florida home to be the predominant and principal home. Your CPA and New York counsel advise on domicile; Le Strand coordinates their timetable, the county filings and the home purchase into the Landing Plan.
Serena Orgin is the founder and principal of Le Strand. Serena Orgin is a practising attorney admitted in New York and a Florida real estate broker.
What do Manhattan families ask about moving to Palm Beach?
How many Manhattan households moved to Palm Beach County? The IRS 2022–2023 county-to-county data count 734 returns, covering 1,127 people, moving from New York County to Palm Beach County, with $424.4 million of adjusted gross income.
Which airports in and around New York fly nonstop to West Palm Beach? The Palm Beach County Department of Airports lists nonstop service between President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT) in West Palm Beach and five airports in and around New York: JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Westchester and Islip.
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Sources (checked 29 October 2026): IRS Statistics of Income, Migration Data 2022–2023, county-to-county inflow file; Users Guide; Palm Beach County Department of Airports, Nonstop Service (DJT); New York City Public Schools, 2026–2027 School Year Calendar; School District of Palm Beach County, 2026–2027 Key Dates; Florida Statutes (2025) ss. 1003.22, 222.17; U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year tables B25001, B25003, B25004, B25035, B25041, B25077; NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals (USW00094728, USW00012844); NOAA National Hurricane Center; Le Strand, About.