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Boca Raton is southern Palm Beach County's premier coastal city, known for its beaches, Mediterranean Revival architecture, upscale shopping, and country club lifestyle. From oceanfront condominiums to gated golf communities and waterfront estates, Boca Raton offers a wide range of luxury and mid-range real estate for full-time residents, seasonal homeowners, and buyers relocating to South Florida.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts. Census figures are multi-year estimates and do not reflect current list or sale prices. Contact us for up-to-date market data. Updated October 23, 2026.
How prices and sales activity have moved, updated automatically from the MLS.
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Boca Raton's distinctive look owes much to architect Addison Mizner, whose 1920s Mediterranean Revival style still shapes the city today. Residents enjoy public beaches and oceanfront parks such as Red Reef Park and Spanish River Park, along with an active cultural scene, Florida Atlantic University, and a strong business community.
Mizner Park and the Town Center at Boca Raton mall anchor the city's shopping and dining, with restaurants, galleries, and entertainment throughout downtown. Boating, golf, tennis, and pickleball are part of everyday life for many residents.
Boca Raton is served by Interstate 95, Florida's Turnpike, Tri-Rail, and a Brightline station, with easy access to Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach International Airports.
Public schools serving Boca Raton are part of the School District of Palm Beach County, and the area is also served by private schools. School assignments are based on address and can change, so confirm boundaries directly with the School District of Palm Beach County before making a purchase decision.
Housing options include oceanfront and Intracoastal condominiums, historic and estate neighborhoods east of Federal Highway, and gated golf and country club communities. Buyers also find townhomes and villas for lower-maintenance living. Note that many well-known communities with Boca Raton mailing addresses are in unincorporated Palm Beach County rather than inside city limits, which can affect taxes and services.
Explore our guides to age-restricted 55+ communities in Boca Raton: Boca Barwood Condominiums · Boca Flores · Boca Lago · Boca Lakes · Century Village at Boca Raton · Colony Woods · Knob Hill · Sabal Ridge · Sandalfoot South · Town Villas · Whisper Walk.
Review the HOA, condominium, or club documents, budget, and fees carefully before you make an offer, and ask whether any special assessments are planned. If you are buying a condominium, ask for recent milestone inspection reports and the structural integrity reserve study, which Florida law requires for many condominium buildings three stories or taller, since they can affect future assessments.
Look up the property's flood zone on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and get homeowners and flood insurance quotes early. Insurance can significantly affect your monthly cost, and a lender may require flood insurance depending on the zone.
Ask the seller for the roof's age and a wind mitigation inspection report. Florida requires insurers to offer discounts for qualifying wind-resistant features, such as impact-rated windows or shutters and stronger roof attachments, so these features can lower your premium. You can look up the property's hurricane evacuation zone through Palm Beach County Emergency Management.
If the home will be your primary residence, apply for Florida's homestead exemption with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, generally by March 1 of the year after you purchase. Once a home is homesteaded, Florida's Save Our Homes provision limits yearly increases in its assessed value to 3% or the change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median value of owner-occupied homes in Boca Raton was $722,700 for the 2020–2024 period. Current prices vary widely by neighborhood and property type.
No. Many communities with Boca Raton mailing addresses are in unincorporated Palm Beach County. Check the property's jurisdiction, since it affects taxes, permitting, and services.
It depends on the property's flood zone and your lender's requirements. You can look up any address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and we recommend getting insurance quotes before you make an offer.
Exodus Realty helps buyers and sellers across Palm Beach, Broward, Martin and St. Lucie Counties, including clients moving here from out of state.
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