At a Glance
Median Income
$102,722
$72,542 per capita
Home Value
$660,100
Zillow: $558,294
Median Rent
$2,334/mo
39.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
184/100K
2,158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.4%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
343 sunny days/yr
How Boca Raton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boca Raton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boca Raton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boca Raton residents earn a median household income of $102,722 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,542. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boca Raton is $660,100 , 134% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $558,294. Median rent is $2,334/month, with 39.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Boca Raton reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,158/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
60.4% of adults in Boca Raton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boca Raton has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population98,833
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density3,387/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,722
Per Capita$72,542
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
B
Home Value$660,100
Rent$2,334
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$558,294
Housing Units50,080
Rent Burden39.3%
Crime
F
Violent184/100K
Property2,158/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary241/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days343/yr
Rain73.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations103
Libraries43
Did You Know?
Boca Raton was founded in 1925.
The median home in Boca Raton was built in 1982.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.
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