Living in Boca Raton
Boca Raton is the largest city in southern Palm Beach County, known for its beach parks, Mizner Park and two universities.
Market data: Redfin Boca Raton housing market, three months ending September 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau.
What it’s like to live in Boca Raton
Downtown, Mizner Park combines shopping and dining with the Boca Raton Museum of Art and an outdoor amphitheater. Along the coast, Red Reef, South Inlet and Spanish River parks give residents about two miles of Atlantic beaches, and the Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex sits inside Red Reef Park.
Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University bring college sports and events to town, and Boca Raton Airport handles private and charter flights. The city lies about 45 miles north of Miami, roughly halfway between the Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach international airports. Homes range from country club living at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club to historic Old Floresta and Camino Gardens.
Popular neighborhoods
Highlights
- Mizner Park and the Boca Raton Museum of Art
- Red Reef, South Inlet and Spanish River beach parks
- Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex
- Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University
- Town Center at Boca Raton
- Festival of the Arts BOCA each spring
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Population
- 102,238 (2024 estimate)
- Median household income
- $106,273 (2024)
- Public schools
- School District of Palm Beach County
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