Living in Boca Raton, FL
Suburb in Florida
Boca Raton is a suburb in Florida, home to about 99,000 people, with 2.8 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Boca Raton a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 4 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: FLL is 21 mi away
- Highly educated: 60% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2 research universities are within 31 mi
- Safe: violent crime is 0.5× the US rate (FBI 2019)
👎 Cons
- Few dog parks: 6 within 9 mi
- Fewer family amenities than most places
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $645k, and rent is $2,920 a month
- Fewer outdoor escapes: flat, with few parks for its size
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Key facts
Living in Boca Raton: common questions
What is the cost of living in Boca Raton?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $645k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,920 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Boca Raton?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.87% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Boca Raton safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.5× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Boca Raton?
Boca Raton is warm all year: winter days average around 78°F and summer days around 90°F.
Does Boca Raton get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes and flooding: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.22 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Boca Raton?
The nearest major airport is FLL, about 21 mi away.
How Boca Raton scores
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