Skip to main content

FL area data

Boca raton, FL

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Boca raton.

Population: 229,385 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Boca raton, FL is $689,566 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $524,494 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,122/month. 26 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$689,566

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$689,566
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+40.1%
10-year appreciation
+91.6%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$705,364
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$524,494
Median list price
$677,386
Median price per sqft
$309
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
54
For-sale inventory
1,984
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
88
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
80 days
New listings (monthly)
432

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,122/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,238/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,391/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,840/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,681/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,288/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
26
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
6
High schools
5
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
PALM BEACH, FAU LAB SCH
Schools include
LOGGERS' RUN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, CORAL SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WATERS EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SLAM BOCA, J. C. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AOB
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Flash Cleaners (4.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
78.1°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
72.5°F
Annual precipitation
59.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-62,195
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
80,248
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
70,644

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Biscayne National Park (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
97
Nearest airport
Boca Raton Airport (BCT) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boca Raton Airport (BCT) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
49
Hospitals include
WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
93
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
11.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,101
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
597,503
Average weekly wage
$1,434
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,804

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Boca ratonState medianUS median
Median home value$689,566$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$524,494$359,990$325,000
Median days on market70 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$3,122/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,101$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Boca raton, FL?
$689,566.
What is the median sale price in Boca raton, FL?
$524,494.
How long do homes take to sell in Boca raton, FL?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Boca raton, FL?
Typical rent: $3,122/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boca raton, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought.
Is Boca raton, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AOB; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Boca raton, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Boca raton, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boca raton, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Flash Cleaners, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve Boca raton, FL?
26 schools (14 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Boca raton, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boca raton, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Boca raton, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Boca raton

Selling a home in Boca raton, FL?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents