Jupiter at a Glance
JUPITER’S VISION IS... jupiter is a distinctive coastal community committed to
preserving its unique character and history and vibrant, small-town feel.
Population 61,388
Over the last 10 years,
Jupiter’s population
has grown 23%
24,915
Households
$76,687
Median household
income
3,651
Businesses
14,803
Acres of land
2,428 Acres
of Natural areas
or parks
51% above the state average
HOW JUPITER ACHIEVES RESULTS
Jupiter’s strategic plan is made up of nine strategic results, each of which represents an area of focus for the Town.
Jupiter’s citizen survey, conducted each year, guides updates to the strategic plan and lets Town leaders know
how well they are achieving results. This plan guides how Town resources are allocated, so that the financial plan
and budget are aligned with the community’s goals.
98%
POSITIVE RATING ON
JUPITER AS A PLACE
TO LIVE
83%
POSITIVE RATING ON
THE OVERALL
ECONOMIC HEALTH OF
JUPITER
86%
POSITIVE RATING ON
THE OVERALL NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT IN
JUPITER
88%
POSITIVE RATING ON
THE OVERALL BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
79% TOWN COMMUNICATION
Support and enhance open 2-way
communication between the
Town and its residents and businesses.
87% FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Prepare and manage budget;
maintain fiduciary responsibility.
88% ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Organizational governance;
internal support and services.
88% MOBILITY
Improved mobility for all modes
of transit.
92% SAFETY
Keep citizens and businesses safe.
UNIQUE, SMALL TOWN FEEL
Maintain and enhance our vibrant
small town feel by leveraging the
unique combination of community,
cultural and recreational assets that make
Jupiter a special place to live and work. POSITIVE RATING ON
PUBLIC INFORMATION
EFFORTS
STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY
Support local businesses, create a
business-friendly environment. POSITIVE RATING ON
THE SERVICES
PROVIDED BY JUPITER
GREEN SPACES
Continue beautification and
natural areas, green spaces, parks,
beaches and landscaping. Maintain Jupiter
as a distinctive coastal community and
natural environment.
MANAGE GROWTH
Plan for and manage growth,
development and redevelopment
to maintain Jupiter’s small town feel and
its integrity as a distinctive, vibrant coastal
community.
POSITIVE RATING ON
JUPITER’S CUSTOMER
SERVICE
POSITIVE RATING ON
EASE OF TRAVEL
POSITIVE RATING ON
OVERALL FEELING OF
SAFETY IN JUPITER
*Percentages reflect the combined responses of “excellent” or “good”
Careful fiscal planning has allowed Jupiter to grow in a
sustainable way as the community's needs have evolved. A 23%
increase in population has resulted in only a 9% increase in the
Town’s operating budget over the last 10 years.
JUPITER 10 YEAR GROWTH
23 %
Population
9 %
Operating
Budget
Sources: Town of Jupiter, 2016/17 Jupiter Citizen Survey, Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, and University of Florida BEBR reports.