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Boca Raton, FL Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Ruth J.

Boca Raton vs New York -which is better?

Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. Homes are going for about $660,100 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is ...

25 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Sophie Williams

Moving to Boca Raton -what should I know?

Hello, Been living here since 2022. The median home value here is around $660,100, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The suburbs are where most families end up. Public t...

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Carter Diaz

Job market in Boca Raton for tech?

OK so What would you do? TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Aubrey Morgan

Rent in Boca Raton getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $660,100 on average. Rent is about $2,334/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

1 replies 29 upvotes housing
Samuel Jackson

Is Boca Raton getting better or worse?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 5.0%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Ann C.

Is Boca Raton a good place to retire?

My wife and I are planning to retire in the next few years. We're considering Boca Raton because of the weather. The weather is great — warm most of the year with an average of 76F. Cost of living looks pretty reasonable. How's the healthcare situation? Any retiree communities?

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Olivia R.

Things Boca Raton needs to improve

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $102,722, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,833 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved...

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Jameson Gomez

Best and worst neighborhoods in Boca Raton

So, Poverty rate is 5.0%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Piper Carter

Boca Raton is underrated, change my mind

We have two kids and Homes are going for about $660,100 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's...

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Aubrey L.

Most overrated things about Boca Raton

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Boca Raton? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

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Mia M.

Quick question about Boca Raton

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,833 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks!

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Aubrey Morgan

Thinking about relocating to Boca Raton from Miami

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $102,722 in Boca Raton. The median home value here is around $660,100, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $660,100 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating...

2 replies 20 upvotes moving
Savannah S.

Considering Boca Raton vs Boston -help me decide

Random thought, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. With a population of 98,833, Boca Raton is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $660,100 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd ...

2 replies 5 upvotes moving
Charlotte Hughes

Boca Raton housing prices -when will it stop?

First post here. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Harper Ross

Best companies to work for in Boca Raton?

I work in manufacturing and Median household income is $102,722, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during...

7 replies 27 upvotes jobs
Aubrey Morgan

First time home buyer in Boca Raton

OK so Just moved here 1 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Mia M.

Is Boca Raton worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $660,100 on average. With a population of 98,833, Boca Raton is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. Median household income is $102,722, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There'...

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Judy C.

Moving from Indianapolis to Boca Raton next month

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 98,833 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this?

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James C.

Biggest downsides of living in Boca Raton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 98,833 people. Median household income is $102,722, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 5.0%, which is pretty low. Cost o...

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dominic_papa

Is it worth buying in Boca Raton?

OK so We have two kids and The median home value here is around $660,100, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $102,722 in Boca Raton. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts.

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Ruth J.

How is the nightlife in Boca Raton?

I'm single, late 30s, and You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. Homes are going for about $660,100 on average. Rent is about $2,334/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,833 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot ...

2 replies 1 upvotes qa
Ann C.

Housing market in Boca Raton — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $660,100. Prices are steep but there are pockets of affordability. For those renting, typical rent is $2334. Is now a good time to buy in Boca Raton? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Charlotte Howard

Housing market in Boca Raton right now

Hey, I'm originally from Cincinnati and Rent is about $2,334/month for a decent place. Median household income is $102,722, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $660,100 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. ...

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Piper Carter

Affordable areas near Boca Raton?

Alright, Poverty rate is 5.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,833 people. Homes are going for about $660,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. ...

2 replies 3 upvotes housing
Jace Hughes

Working in Boca Raton -salaries realistic?

Born and raised here. Median household income is $102,722, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 5.0%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborho...

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