Palm Coast, located in Flagler County is a unique new city that lives in harmony with nature is a paradise set in a forest. Lush native trees and plants along the parkways are reminiscent of "old Florida". This charming city near the sea, is known for its sparkling salt and fresh water canals, the beautiful Intracoastal canal, parks and tree canopied paths which beckon with every breeze.

Fun, active recreation and leisure are all in abundance here. What is your pleasure? Your choice might be boating year-round in the extensive canal system and the Intracoastal waterway, picnicking in one of the many parks located inside the city, or jogging on one of the winding trails through the forest or spotting dolphins and sea birds along the Intracoastal waterway.

If water sports, walking or jogging doesn't appeal to you, tennis or golf might be the answer. Palm Coast has numerous inviting golf courses to test your skill. After tennis, boating or golf, it's time to relax and try one of our many fine restaurants, or a leisurely stroll at the Palm Harbor Shopping Center, or one of the many shops located in charming shopping centers scattered along the arterial streets.

Palm Coast's convenient motels provide the ideal "home base" for making day visits to many of Florida's nearby attractions. St. Augustine, the oldest city in the nation, is half an hour away, as are Daytona Beach's beautiful white sand beaches. Marineland, on A1A, is only minutes away. Take a jaunt to DeLeon Springs for breakfast pancakes that you cook yourself on a griddle in the middle of the table. See the manatees at Blue Springs and enjoy walking around the quaint town of Mt. Dora. Then return at the end of a fun, busy, bustling day to the peace and serenity of Palm Coast - a Florida paradise.

Housing

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $191,100

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $253,758; Detached houses: $259,623; Townhouses or other attached units: $206,000; In 2-unit structures: $216,077; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $144,381; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $159,501; Mobile homes: $73,240; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $150,492

Demographics

Population in July 2009: 73,168. Palm Coast covers 50.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 10 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 32135, 32137, 32142, 32164. Area code 386

Weather

Palm Coast, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 91.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 43.70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Palm Coast is 51.99 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 7.40 Inches.

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