Palm Beach County · Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach · population 102,238
Where Boca Raton stands
Averaging 7.3% annual growth over 5 years.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 15.9 price-to-rent ratio, Boca Raton is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Boca Raton has held up across the cycle: home values at $562,670 with +7.3% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Boca Raton is in a state where home insurance costs have doubled, climate risk repricing is still in progress, and the buyer pool is constrained by both. The bear case writes itself and is currently winning.
About Boca Raton
Boca Raton is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, with an estimated population of 102,238. It anchors the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach metro area. The population grew 1.2% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Boca Raton is $562,670 as of 2026-04, down 1.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.3% annual growth (-4.3% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Boca Raton average $2,951 per month, up 3.0% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 64 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Boca Raton (Wikipedia)
Boca Raton is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 97,422 in the 2020 census, and it ranked as the 23rd-largest city in Florida in 2022. Many people with a Boca Raton postal address live outside of municipal boundaries, such as in West Boca Raton. As a business center, the city also experiences significant daytime population increases. Boca Raton is 45 miles (72 km) north of Miami and is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Things to see in Boca Raton(Culture and attractions)
- Boca Raton Bowl
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- Division I
- Mid-American Conference
- American Athletic Conference
- Conference USA
- FAU Stadium
- Boca Raton Museum of Art
- Mizner Park
- Town Center at Boca Raton
- South Florida
- Sawgrass Mills
+7 more on Wikipedia.
Extracted from the Wikipedia article. Names linked in the source — open the city’s Wikipedia page for details.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for Boca Raton
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Current weather
Find rentals & listings
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Local news & community
Latest news
- The Most Expensive Home in Boca Raton Fetches $75 MillionWSJ · 6h ago
- 'Rare' Waterfront Megamansion Inside Exclusive Boca Raton Enclave Sells for Record-Breaking $75 Million After Just 1 Day on the MarketRealtor.com · 7h ago
- Boca Raton Police Arrest Teen Driver Months After Fatal Hit-and-Run CrashTAPinto · 12h ago
- 90-year-old Boca Raton woman dies after stepping from driveway into path of SUVWPEC · 3d ago
- Douglas Elliman Development Marketing Named Exclusive Sales and Marketing Firm for The Residences at The Boca Raton by BDT & MSD PartnersPR Newswire · 11h ago
- Three Newly Renovated Waterfront Hideaways, Just in Time for SummerGarden & Gun · 8h ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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