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Living in
Boca Raton.
About
Life in Boca Raton
Living in Boca Raton means signing up for year-round warmth and consistent tropical weather—think 75 to 83°F winters and 87 to 92°F summers, with daily thundershowers from June through September—but also accepting that you'll need air conditioning and can forget about basements due to the high water table. The cost of living is genuinely high; median home values hover around $722,700 and median rent sits at $2,508 a month, though the median household income of $106,273 suggests this is a community built for affluent, educated professionals with the resources to support that lifestyle. The job market is solid with a 4.2% unemployment rate, fueled by major employers like Office Depot (headquartered here), FAU with over 29,000 students, and a growing presence of Wall Street firms relocating to South Florida, meaning your commute is typically a manageable 21 minutes.
Boca Raton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
20.4%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.4% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Boca Raton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Boca Raton, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (7.8%), and 12.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.2%
of residents
65 and Older
24.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.0%
of households
Married Couples
48.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 50% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Boca Raton
In Boca Raton, rent runs 50% above the FL average, and home values are 101% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,063
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $580,267 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Boca Raton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Boca Raton is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Boca Raton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute21.2 min avg
How Boca Raton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Boca Raton, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 20 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Boca Raton runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
113.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,285.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Boca Raton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Palm Beach County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Palm Beach County, which includes Boca Raton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Drought | $78,500 |
| 2024 | 23 | Hail | $81.4M |
| 2023 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Funnel Cloud | $418,500 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2020 | 51 | Flood | $39,000 |
| 2019 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Palm Beach County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Palm Beach County, which includes Boca Raton, is typically good — 279 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
279
per year
Moderate Days
86
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Palm Beach County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 62°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Boca Raton has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 62°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/69°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/73°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/62°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 60°F | 1.93" |
| Feb | 78°F | 62°F | 2.01" |
| Mar | 80°F | 65°F | 2.90" |
| Apr | 84°F | 70°F | 3.36" |
| May | 86°F | 73°F | 5.46" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 8.05" |
| Jul | 91°F | 78°F | 5.26" |
| Aug | 91°F | 78°F | 6.30" |
| Sep | 89°F | 77°F | 7.58" |
| Oct | 86°F | 74°F | 6.65" |
| Nov | 81°F | 68°F | 3.67" |
| Dec | 78°F | 64°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Boca Raton
Boca Raton has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Delray Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Delray Beach
West Boca Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Boca Raton
Broward Health North
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Deerfield Beach
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Boca Raton
Boca Raton's student/teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 61.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
19
within city limits
College Degree Rate
61.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Boca Raton
Public · 4-year · 23,757 students · in-state tuition $4,879 · 65% graduate · median earnings $61,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,859 students · in-state tuition $46,450 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,891 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,789 students · in-state tuition $22,400 · 59% graduate · median earnings $48,760 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
13.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
4.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,315 students · in-state tuition $18,168 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,524 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale
11.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 428 students · in-state tuition $26,093 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
5.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 373 students · in-state tuition $8,040 · 31% graduate · median earnings $37,713 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 61 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Boca Raton
Boca Raton has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (61 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
61 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
67 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Boca Raton
Downtown Library
400 Nw 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton
Spanish River Library
1501 Nw Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton
Cities Near Boca Raton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Boca Raton FAQ
Is Boca Raton, Florida affordable?⌄
Boca Raton's median rent is $2,508/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $106,273/year. Median home value is $722,700.
Is Boca Raton, Florida safe?⌄
Boca Raton's violent crime rate was 113 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1285 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Boca Raton, Florida?⌄
Boca Raton has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Boca Raton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,508/month and median household income is $106,273/year. The median home value is $722,700. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Boca Raton, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Boca Raton is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from