Downtown Boca Raton

Downtown Boca Raton

Suburban Neighborhood in Boca Raton, Florida

Palm Beach County 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434

$1,252,339 Average Value
$603 Average Price per Sq Ft
847 Homes For Sale

A vibrant community with retail and beach access

Downtown Boca Raton is a lively city center where palm tree-lined streets lead to outdoor shopping plazas, oceanfront parks and towering high-rises. “Downtown offers convenience to the beach and to upscale shopping and dining,” says Joe Vairo, a Realtor with Exp Realty who has been selling homes in the area for over five years. “The overall atmosphere is great for all ages. People are always outside, and you can bring your kids, your family and your dogs to events on the weekend.” With abundant green spaces and retail centers, the community also offers proximity to I-95 and public transportation options such as Brightline – Florida’s high-speed inter-city rail.

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Retail store with a map of the shopping center in Downtown Boca Raton.

Upscale shopping centers on Mizner Boulevard

Two open-air shopping centers anchor Downtown Boca Raton along Mizner Boulevard: Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place. Locals can stroll down the promenade at Mizner Park and pop into shops like Tommy Bahama, grab a frozen treat from Cielito Artisan Pops or catch a movie at IPIC Theater. Loch Bar provides an elegant dining experience, serving fresh seafood from one of South Florida’s largest raw bars. Over at Royal Palm Place, Funky Biscuit provides a place for neighbors to gather long after the sun has set. The live-music venue features southern food, classic cocktails and local artists covering all genres, from rock to reggae. The community also has a vibrant arts scene, and the Boca Raton Museum of Art features a rotating cast of exhibits alongside a robust art school. The area has several grocery stores, including a Publix in the Palmetto Park Square shopping center.

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Coastal Living

Homes and condos embrace South Florida style

Downtown Boca Raton owes many of its housing styles to Addison Mizner, a prominent architect who introduced Mediterranean and Spanish colonial revival homes to the area in the 1920s. Many homes continue to embrace this aesthetic today with arches, red-tiled roofs and stucco exteriors. Closer to the water, sprawling estates with private pools range from about $8 million to $20 million, while single-family homes further from the shore start at around $850,000. Luxury, high-rise condos line the shorefront, with many offering amenities like community pools, direct beach access and fitness centers. Condo prices range from about $340,000 for a one-bedroom unit up to $13 million for a nine-bedroom penthouse.

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Sugar Sand Park

Explore beachfront amenities

Downtown Boca Raton takes advantage of its subtropical climate with abundant green spaces inland and along the coast. Sugar Sand Park features two baseball fields, a hockey rink, an inclusive science-themed playground and The Children's Science Explorium, a free hands-on science center for kids ages 5 to 12. At Red Reef Park, locals can play a round of golf on the park’s nine-hole course, or venture down the boardwalk and hop in the water for a quick swim. “If you love golf, there are a ton of public and private courses, and even country club communities,” Vairo says.

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Shaded sitting area in Mizner Parking with the fountain in the background.

Weekly and annual events around Mizner Park

With free yoga every Saturday morning in Sanborn Square, live performances at The Studio at Mizner Park and a seasonal farmers market in Mizner Park, there’s always something going on in Downtown Boca Raton. Annual events include the Festival of the Arts, which invites locals to celebrate Boca Raton’s cultural arts scene with live performances, film screenings, master classes and more in Mizner Park.

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Front entrance of Boca Raton Community Middle School.

Top-rated schools in Palm Beach County

Kids begin their education at Boca Raton Elementary School, which earned a B from Niche, before moving on to Boca Raton Community Middle School, which earned a grade of B-plus. Teens attend Boca Raton Community High School, which earns an A-plus and offers hands-on career academy programs in fields such as medical sciences, early childhood teacher education and STEM. The neighborhood is also home to private schools like Grandview Preparatory School, which serves grades K-12 and earned an A-plus from Niche, and colleges such as Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University.

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Easy Access To Interstate 95

Proximity to I-95 and the Brightline

Residents in Downtown Boca Raton are minutes from Interstate 95 and the Brightline Boca Raton Sation near Mizner Park. “The Brightline is South Florida’s high-speed train, which can take you to West Palm Beach and Miami without fighting traffic,” Vairo says. “The traffic here is much calmer though; it's not as chaotic as some of Florida’s other cities.” Locals can also head to the Tri-Rail station on Yamato Road, where three free shuttles provide transportation around the city. Palm Beach International Airport is about 25 miles north.

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Downtown Boca Raton- Boating on the Intracoastal waterway

Flooding along the oceanfront

The eastern third of Downtown Boca Raton, along the Atlantic Ocean, is in an AE Flood Zone. According to FEMA, homeowners in this area face a 1% annual chance of flooding.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

32 min drive

Train

Boca Raton

Bus

Meadows Rd & Boca Hospital

Bus

Bcr Trs & Bus Trm

Bus

Federal HWY & Spanish River Blvd

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Yamato Rd & Broken Sound Blvd

Bus

Congress Ave & Clint Moore Rd

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Congress Av & Congress Av Connector

Bus

Federal HWY & Kingsbridge St

Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Downtown Boca Raton US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: CAP Index

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$809,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,240,187
Median Townhouse Price
$625,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$449,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$275,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$603
Number of Homes for Sale
847
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,868
Months of Supply
5.40
Median List Price
$899,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
36,930
Median Year Built
1980
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,914
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,973
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,279
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
835
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

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  • Saturday, May 25
    1 - 3pm

    500 SW 15th Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33486

    $925,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,408 Sq Ft
    • 500 SW 15th Ave
    • New 10 hours ago

    Located in East Boca Raton, only 2.5 miles from downtown Mizner Park and the beach, and within walking distance to the A-rated Addison Mizner School, this updated 3 bedroom/2 bath, one-story, renovated ranch style home, offers peace of mind and tranquility. Step inside to a bright contemporary

    Lara Goodwin One Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Saturday, Jun 1
    10am - 4pm

    950 NW 17th Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33486

    $785,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,678 Sq Ft
    • 950 NW 17th Ave
    • New 1 day ago

    Luxury Art Deco home in A-rated school district, walking to Middle/High, near FAU. No HOA, 10mins to beach, 4-car garage, painted 6-car driveway & street parking. Open floor plan, kitchen with exotic granite, custom cabinetry, SS appliances. Travertine tiles on 1st floor, hardwood on 2nd. Primary

    Victor Luis Martins Agent Plus Realty

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  • Sunday, May 26
    1 - 3pm

    7140 NW Turtle Walk, Boca Raton, FL 33487

    $899,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,061 Sq Ft
    • 7140 NW Turtle Walk
    • New 1 day ago

    $150,000 has been invested in significant upgrades to this property in the last 4 years, roof replaced May 2024. Single-story home, gated community of only 41 homes, saltwater lap pool (no heater). 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, one of which is a separate mother-in-law suite that could serve as an

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Demographics

Total Population
90,647
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
24.4%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
18%

Finances

Median Household Income
$98,998
Significantly above the national average
$70,967
Average Household Income
$128,586

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
54.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

35 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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