Boca Del Mar, FL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 20,714
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Geography

Boca Del Mar lies a few miles west of Boca Raton, which is on southern Florida's Atlantic coast.

Cultural Attractions

The nearby Boca Raton Museum of Art has a broad collection of painting, sculpture, and decorative artworks.

Recreation

Sugar Sand Park, just outside Boca Del Mar, has nature trails, a community center, and a carousel. For golfers, there are a number of private golf courses and clubs in the area.

Historical

The planned community of Boca Del Mar had its start in 1971, when Behring Corp. began construction.

Economy

Boca Del Mar has a large population of retirees.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
20,714
Population under 55:
60.2%
Population over 55:
39.8%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Miami

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
91°F July High, 47°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$55,519
Median home price:
$160,000
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
11.5%
High
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
2
Middle schools:
1
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
10
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
20

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
39/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
67/4

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
890

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