About Boca Raton
The coastal city of Boca Raton is widely regarded as one of the country’s most beautifully landscaped area. This affluent, highly desirable community is rich with history, culture, vibrant industry and natural beauty. Renowned for its upscale shopping, world class country clubs, innovative restaurants and white sandy beaches, Boca Raton is the premiere location for a refined way of life. A “City of All Seasons”, Boca Raton is the largest city between West Palm Beach and Pompano Beach and remains faithful to its glamorous past while simultaneously radiating vibrant new energy.
The City of Boca Raton enjoys an international reputation for its unequaled quality of life. The residents of Boca Raton enjoy a vibrant cultural opportunities as Boca Raton annually hosts several cultural festivals and art events, including the Boca Bacchanal and the Boca Food and Wine Festival, and the Boca Raton Festival of the Arts.
One of the major attractions in Boca Raton is the Boca Raton Resort and Club (shown above), a landmark and an icon of elegance designed by legendary architect, Addison Mizner. The prestigious and historical image of Boca Raton has also been enhanced by Mizner Park, an upscale area lined with unique boutiques and outstanding restaurants.
Boca Raton is also the quintessential area for luxury leisure sports including but not limited to golfing, tennis, sailing, and yachting. Upscale shopping, sophisticated dining and a vibrant nightlife are just some of the chic amenities residents are able to enjoy in this lavish city. Boca Raton embodies the exclusive affluent lifestyle that so many want to call home.
Homes
Helpful Information:
- Over 35 golf courses
- Over 40 different gated communities
- Boca Raton has 3 of the 10 most expensive gated communities in the U.S. (The Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club holds the #1 spot, The Sanctuary takes #6, and Le Lac takes the #8 spot)
Local Government Websites:
Local Attractions:
- Boca Raton Museum of Art
- Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
- Children’s Museum of Boca Raton
- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Local Annual Events
- Festival of the Arts
- Boca Green Market
- Boca Bacchanal
Local Major League Pro Sports Teams:
- Miami Dolphins: National Football League
- Miami Heat: National Basketball Association
- Florida Marlins: Major League Baseball
- Florida Panthers: National Hockey League
Population in July 2007: 83,280.
| Males: 40,596 |  |
| Females: 42,684 |  |
| Median resident age: |  |
| Florida median age: |  |
Zip codes: 33427, 33428, 33429, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33481, 33486, 33487, 33488, 33496, 33497, 33498, 33499.
County: Palm Beach County
Estimated median household income in 2009: $68,254 (it was $60,248 in 2000)
| Boca Raton: | $68,254 |
| Florida: | $44,736 |
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $44,547
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $393,400 (it was $195,200 in 2000)
| Boca Raton: | $393,400 |
| Florida: | $182,400 |
Hospitals/medical centers in Boca Raton:
- Boca Raton Community Hospital
- West Boca Medical Center
Other hospitals/medical centers near Boca Raton:
- North Broward Medical Center (about 7 miles; Pompano Beach, Fl)
- Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital (about 7 miles; Delray Beach, Fl)
- Delray Medical Center (about 7 miles; Delray Beach, Fl)
Colleges/Universities in Boca Raton:
- Florida Atlantic University- Boca Raton
- Lynn University
- Florida State College
- Travel Career Institute
- Boca Beauty Academy
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Boca Raton:
- Keiser College (about 14 miles; Ft. Lauderdale, Fl)
- Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (about 19 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
- Broward Community College (about 20 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
- Nova Southeastern University (about 23 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
- Barry University (about 34 miles; Miami, Fl)
- Palm Beach State College (about 18 miles; Lake Worth, Fl)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach (about 21 miles; West Palm Beach, FL)
Read more: http://www.city-data.com/city/Boca-Raton-Florida.html#ixzz1JEsxAgaO
Local Schools
| Academic High School, Inc. 2304 N. Dixie Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 8-12 Private Academy High School Boca Raton Addison Academy Addison Mizner Elementary School Advent Lutheran Early Childhood Advent Lutheran School American Heritage School Boca Raton Charter School |
Boca Raton Christian School 315 NW Fourth St Boca Raton, FL 33432 PK-12 Private Boca Raton Community High School Boca Raton Community Middle School Boca Raton Elementary School Calusa Elementary School Charter School of Boynton Beach Children’s House of Boca Raton Childs Place of Boca Raton |
Claremont Montessori School 2450 NW Fifth Ave Boca Raton, FL 33431 n/a Private Coral Sunset Elementary School Del Prado Elementary School Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Donna Klein Jewish Academy Eagles Landing Middle School Florida Atlantic University Schools Pine Crest School |