Boca Raton

Population

100,234

Amenity Access Index

23/100

Life & Practicalities

Est. drive to the airport: 35 minFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Est. drive to the beach: 11 minSouth Inlet Park beach access
Mean commute to work: 21.2 min
Public schools nearby: 14

Flood zoneX · AH · AO · A · AE · VE — the zone changes from parcel to parcel, so look up the FEMA designation of the specific property; inside an A or V zone, a federally regulated lender makes flood coverage a condition of the mortgage

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenStreetMap contributors · Urban Institute / NCES. Informational only, not a flood insurance determination. Amenity Access Index: our measure of dining, grocery, park and transit density inside the mapped area boundary, from OpenStreetMap data; it is not a walkability score. Census values apply only to the named municipality/CDP (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

About

Boca Raton still shows Addison Mizner's 1920s Mediterranean Revival plans on its civic buildings and older blocks, the setting for today's homes for sale in Boca Raton. Downtown centers on Mizner Park, with restaurants, shops and an open-air amphitheater. Inland to the west, much of the land is golf-course communities and office parks.

Suburban, planned, golf-focused

Highlights

Mizner Park

Mediterranean Revival architecture

Golf communities

Intracoastal waterfront

Office park strip

Location

Boca Raton

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about buying and investing in this area

What is Boca Raton best known for?

Addison Mizner's 1920s Mediterranean Revival vision shaped Boca Raton, a Palm Beach County city, and its civic buildings still show it.

What types of property can I buy in Boca Raton?

Houses within golf-course communities, condos, and developments near the city's office and business areas.

What amenities and landmarks are in Boca Raton?

Downtown revolves around Mizner Park, where you'll find an outdoor amphitheater and shops. Low-rise office parks form a strip farther inland.

What should buyers look into before purchasing a Boca Raton home?

Club membership. Many communities attach golf or country club obligations, and those membership fees are separate from regular HOA dues. Confirm whether membership is required or optional before you buy.