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Boca Raton FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About This Beautiful Florida City

Boca Raton FAQ

If you’re like many people, you know that Boca Raton is a gorgeous, thriving community in Florida – but even if you’ve been here most of your life, there are probably a few things you don’t know about this spectacular coastal gem. Check out our Boca Raton FAQ to get all the answers you need, especially if you’re considering a move to the area, which is located between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale on the eastern coast of the state.

Boca Raton FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About This Beautiful Florida City

Boca Raton is a city rich in history – and rich in current amenities. To understand where it’s going, it’s important to know where it’s been. Before railroads, commercial growth and beach resorts, the area was home to the Tequesta Indians, Native Americans who lived in communities near the ocean over a thousand years ago.

When Boca Raton was first incorporated as a city, it was known as “Bocaratone.” That was in 1925, when the area was already known for its temperate climate and beautiful coastal scenery. The Florida land boom was in full swing, and the town council commissioned famed architect Addison Mizner – they envisioned a world-class resort community. Mizner’s original hotel, known as the Cloister Inn, finished construction in 1926 and still serves as a landmark (though it’s now the Boca Raton Resort & Club).

Although the land boom came to an end in 1926, the area became well-known for its winter vegetable crops in the 1930s and 40s. Then, the Army Air Corps established a radar-training school at what’s now the Boca Raton Airport.

Fast-forward to the 1980s and 90s, when the city chose to focus on downtown redevelopment and maintenance of historic properties (including the city’s original town hall and the F.E.C. Railway Station). New museums, new housing developments, new resorts and ample shopping and dining experiences began to open, and the city grew to what it is today: a thriving, beautiful place that backs right up to the sparkling waters of the Atlantic.

If you’re moving to Boca Raton, you may have a lot of questions – and the best way to get the answers you need is through your REALTOR®, who can give you a lot of area information. If you don’t see the answers to your questions here, please feel free to call us!

Boca Raton FAQ - Everything You Need to Know About Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton Fast Facts

Settled: about 1895

Incorporated: May 26, 1925

Elevation: 13 feet

County: Palm Beach

Population: approximately 98,000

Area Code: 561

ZIP Codes: 33427, 33431, 33433, 33481, 33487, 33499, 33429, 33432, 33434, 33486 and 33496

Is Boca Raton an Expensive Place to Live?

There are homes in all price ranges in the community, and you can check a cost of living calculator to see if it’s the right choice for you. You can explore some of the homes for sale in Boca Raton by clicking the images below.

8840 SW 22nd Street A
$295,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1,412 Sq Ft

8840 SW 22nd Street A Boca Raton, Florida

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2000 S Ocean Boulevard Ph-17b
$1,050,000
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,236 Sq Ft

2000 S Ocean Boulevard Ph-17b Boca Raton, Florida

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22545 Blue Fin Trail
$430,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,418 Sq Ft

22545 Blue Fin Trail Boca Raton, Florida

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10207 Akenside Dr 10207
$499,999
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1,728 Sq Ft

10207 Akenside Dr 10207 Boca Raton, Florida

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10869 Old Bridgeport Lane
$579,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2,330 Sq Ft

10869 Old Bridgeport Lane Boca Raton, Florida

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6658 Quiet Wave Trail 64
$585,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2,174 Sq Ft

6658 Quiet Wave Trail 64 Boca Raton, Florida

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20913 Boca Ridge Drive S
$315,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,670 Sq Ft

20913 Boca Ridge Drive S Boca Raton, Florida

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2727 N Ocean Boulevard 103-A
$550,000
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,375 Sq Ft

2727 N Ocean Boulevard 103-A Boca Raton, Florida

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3053 Ainslie D
$144,900
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 880 Sq Ft

3053 Ainslie D Boca Raton, Florida

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22615 SW 66th Ave 107
$170,000
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,110 Sq Ft

22615 SW 66th Ave 107 Boca Raton, Florida

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432 High Street
$550,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1,870 Sq Ft

432 High Street Boca Raton, Florida

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5324 Buckhead Circle 1010
$339,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,275 Sq Ft

5324 Buckhead Circle 1010 Boca Raton, Florida

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8231 Severn Drive D
$249,900
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1,312 Sq Ft

8231 Severn Drive D Boca Raton, Florida

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608 NW 13th Street 37
$169,999
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 995 Sq Ft

608 NW 13th Street 37 Boca Raton, Florida

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6117 Old Court Road 235
$269,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,832 Sq Ft

6117 Old Court Road 235 Boca Raton, Florida

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Why is Boca Raton Famous?

Boca Raton is known for its beautiful beaches and year-round temperate climate. Florida Atlantic University is also located here, and many notable residents own homes here, ranging from UFC champions, baseball players and NASCAR drivers to famous singers, actors and writers.

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What Schools Are in Boca Raton?

The public schools in Boca Raton are run by the Palm Beach School District. There are also several private schools in the community. Your Boca Raton REALTOR® can help you find the perfect home near the school you want your child to attend.

Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools Private Schools
A.D. Henderson A.D. Henderson A.D. Henderson Academic
Addison Mizner Boca Raton Community Boca Raton Community Boca Prep International
Boca Raton Don Estridge High Tech Olympic Heights Boca Raton Christian
Calusa Eagles’ Landing Spanish River Donna Klein Jewish Academy
Coral Sunset Loggers’ Run West Boca Raton Fusion Academy
Del Prado Omni   Grandview Preparatory
Hammock Pointe Somerset Academy   New Horizon
J.C. Mitchell     Pope John Paul II
Sandpiper Shores     St. Andrew’s
Somerset Academy     The Harid Conservatory
Sunrise Park     Weinbaum Yeshiva
Verde      
Water’s Edge      
Whispering Pines      

Parks in Boca Raton

There are several public parks in Boca Raton – in fact, some of the finest in the state are located here. Local favorites include:

  • Sugar Sand Park, which sprawls across 132 acres and features a children’s science center, performing arts theater, a gym and nature trails
  • Patch Reef Park, which is home to sports and recreation facilities, an electronic playground and more
  • Spanish River Park, a fun place to picnic, swim or bird-watch
  • Red Reef Park, which encompasses 67 acres of oceanfront space for swimming, snorkeling and surf fishing

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