Boca Raton, Florida

Florida community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

Boca Raton is a Florida city with a population of approximately 99,974, part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $576,025. Median household income is $95,570.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 99,974 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $576,025 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $95,570 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.6 minutes
  • Part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

99,974

Source: Census ACS

$576,025

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$95,570

Source: Census ACS

21.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

38

Source: Walk Score

148 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Palm Beach County (county-level results)

50%
49%
Democrat 372,512
Republican 366,836
Leans D+0.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 35.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 68/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 38/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.8

Location

Boca Raton, FL (26.3583, -80.0833)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.