Relocating to Boca Raton or already living in Boca Raton? This guide covers the neighborhoods, waterfront communities, country club enclaves, schools, commute, and cost of living across Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Hillsboro Mile, and Gulf Stream. It's written around Jean-Luc Andriot, a 20-year luxury Realtor at Keller Williams Realty Services who has helped buyers and sellers across all of them.
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Living in Boca Raton, FL
Every guide is authored and hosted by Jean-Luc Andriot, a luxury Realtor with Boca Premier Property Group at Keller Williams Realty Services, who has helped buyers and sellers across Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Hillsboro Mile, and Gulf Stream for more than two decades.
Originally from France and fluent in four languages: English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, Jean-Luc pairs an international perspective and a hospitality background with honest, discreet advice.
Whether you are moving from New York, Chicago, California, or abroad, you can start here and arrive informed.
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Career sales volume
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Closings above $1 million
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Closed rentals
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What do you need to know before you move?
One guide, every answer: neighborhoods, schools, money, weather, and logistics, curated for the luxury relocation buyer.
Neighborhoods & Communities
Twenty-one in-depth guides from the oceanfront to the country clubs.
Explore guidesCost of Living
Housing, taxes, groceries, and utilities, compared plainly.
See the numbersSchools & Districts
Palm Beach County schools, magnets, and Choice programs.
Read the school guideMoving Checklist
A 10-step plan from decision day to keys in hand.
Start checking offMarket Updates
October 2026 trends: sales pace, inventory, and supply.
Read the reportsWeather & Climate
Seasons, storms, sunshine, and how locals live with both.
Know the seasonsTaxes & Insurance
Homestead exemptions, no state income tax, and hurricane coverage.
Get the factsCommuting & Airports
I-95, the Turnpike, Tri-Rail, and three airports close by.
Plan your routesThings to Do
Beaches, parks, dining, and the best of Delray and Boca.
Plan a great weekRelocation FAQ
Real questions about cost of living, HOAs, traffic, and more.
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Every part of the relocation journey in one place: neighborhoods, schools, money, weather, and the daily rhythm of coastal life, each with a dedicated in-depth guide.
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Which neighborhoods fit your lifestyle?
A sampling of the neighborhoods this guide covers in depth, from the intracoastal to the fairways.
Waterfront Country Club
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Gated Country Club Resort
Boca West Country Club
Intracoastal Estate Enclave
The Sanctuary
Oceanfront Town
Highland Beach
Gated Luxury Community
The Bridges
Vibrant Coastal Town
Delray Beach
Gated Estate Community
The Oaks at Boca Raton
Gated Country Club Luxury
St. Andrews Country Club
Market pulse · October 2026
What is Boca's luxury market doing now?
Boca Raton's luxury segment is firmly in a seller's market this fall. Closed luxury sales rose sharply year over year while the supply of luxury homes shrank, and the wider city market shows double-digit median price growth for single-family homes, with houses selling faster than condos.
Luxury sales volume
+38% YoY
Luxury inventory
-15% YoY
House supply
~3 months
Condo supply
~6 months
Featured listing
New on the market near downtown Boca
A well-appointed Townsend Place condo with open living areas, a wood-cabinet kitchen, and a tropical-view balcony, steps from Mizner Park.
For sale
Featured listing · Townsend Place
500 SE Mizner Blvd, Unit A209
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Two bedrooms and two and a half baths in the twin towers of Townsend Place, with a primary suite and en-suite bath, in-unit laundry, and a private balcony over the resort-style grounds. The address puts Mizner Park dining and shopping within a short stroll.
View this listingWhere people move from
Moving from another city?
Boca is a top destination for Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast relocation, plus international buyers from Europe and South America. Each move has its own tax math, timeline, and emotional curve, so we wrote a guide for each one.
All relocation guidesNortheast metro
Moving from New York
New York and Boca Raton have one of the longest-running relocation relationships in America, and it is easy to see why. Boca offers comparable luxury condominiums and waterfront living at a fraction of the price, no state income tax, and sunshine for most of the year. For New Yorkers, Boca is the most polished version of the Florida move: cultured, secure, and closer to home than you might think.
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Moving from New Jersey
New Jersey residents relocating to Boca Raton tend to arrive with a clear idea of what they want: the security and club life of a gated community, top schools for the kids, and a serious reduction in the Garden State's taxes. Boca's country club communities and family-focused gated neighborhoods answer all three.
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Moving from Connecticut
Fairfield County and coastal Connecticut buyers arriving in Boca Raton are usually downsizing from grand estates or seeking a warmer, lower-maintenance second chapter. Boca's country clubs, waterfront enclaves, and established luxury communities offer a polished match for that next stage.
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Moving from Chicago & the Midwest
Chicagoans moving to Boca Raton are typically trading lakefront winters for oceanfront year-round: the same big-shoulder friendliness, a thriving food scene, and waterfront energy, but with palm trees and no snow removal. It is one of the most comfortable cultural transitions in the relocation map.
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Moving from California
California buyers considering Boca Raton are often surprised by how much it delivers: coastal living, strong property values, and a far lighter tax burden, at prices that frequently beat Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego for comparable waterfront. For West Coasters, Boca is the East Coast's best-kept sunshine secret.
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Moving from International Buyers
Boca Raton has long been a magnet for international buyers, from France and the UK to Argentina and Brazil, drawn by the water, the schools, and the security of gated living. As a former Manhattan chef and restaurateur originally from France, Jean-Luc serves this market with fluency that goes beyond language, starting with a genuine understanding of what it means to relocate across an ocean.
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Moving from Miami / Fort Lauderdale
More South Florida buyers and renters are moving up the coast to Boca Raton, drawn by less traffic and parking pressure, quieter streets, and one of the strongest waterfront and gated-community markets in the state, with the same ocean access they already love. This guide lays out the honest trade-offs of the move, from location and commuting to schools, neighborhoods, and what to do in your first weeks after arriving.
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Why Greater Boca Raton
Why move to Boca Raton?
Boca Raton pairs the polish of a designed city with the ease of coastal Florida: white-sand beaches to the east, the Intracoastal Waterway through the middle, and golf-course country clubs west of I-95. It is a place where a morning boat ride, an afternoon round of golf, and an elegant dinner are all a reasonable drive apart.
The city is also practical: a major commuter rail line, three airports within about an hour, a respected public school district, and a tax structure with no state income tax. For international, Northeast, and West Coast buyers, it consistently delivers the most lifestyle per dollar in coastal America.
No state income tax
~231 sunny days a year
Beaches to country clubs
Fresh from the blog
Things to do this upcoming weekend in our area
A guide to October 10 and 11 across Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, and Delray Beach: kayaking and family gardening, festivals and fundraisers, live music, and a Sunday car show, every listing with its date, time, and official source.
Relocation guide · October 27, 2026
Moving from New York to Boca Raton: A Fall Relocation Guide
Why the fall season is prime time for the New York to Boca move: three-hour nonstop flights, a gentler tax picture, and the neighborhoods where New Yorkers feel most at home.
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Country club living · October 20, 2026
Boca West Country Club: Inside Boca Raton's Complete Country Club Community
Roughly 1,400 acres, four championship golf courses, more than 6,000 residents, and a member-owned club where membership comes with the home. A focused spotlight on the complete country club community.
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Neighborhood spotlight · October 13, 2026
The Sanctuary in Boca Raton: Inside the City's Most Private Waterfront Enclave
A guard-gated enclave of grand intracoastal estates with deep-water docks, a private marina, and the privacy that makes it one of Boca's most coveted addresses.
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Aviation · October 13, 2026
FAA Flight Restrictions Over Palm Beach Oct 16-18: What to Expect
The FAA and the Boca Raton Airport Authority posted notices of presidential-level VIP temporary flight restrictions over Mar-a-Lago airspace for October 16-18, 2026. Here is who is affected and what the latest NOTAMs mean.
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Property taxes · October 12, 2026
Florida Amendment 3: What the Increased Homestead Exemption Means for Boca Raton Homeowners
The November 3, 2026 ballot measure would raise the homestead exemption for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Here is what it means for your tax bill.
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Weekend events · October 8, 2026
Things to Do This Upcoming Weekend in Our Area
Kayaking at Gumbo Limbo and family gardening at the Science Explorium, the Deerfield Beach Fall Festival, Delray Beach Friday and Saturday evenings, and a Sunday Cars and Coffee Spooktacular with trunk-or-treat, each event with its date, time, location, and official source.
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Meet the author
Jean-Luc Andriot, your Boca Raton realtor
This guide is written and hosted by Jean-Luc Andriot, a luxury Realtor with Boca Premier Property Group at Keller Williams Realty Services in Boca Raton. For 20+ years he has helped buyers and sellers across Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Hillsboro Mile, and Gulf Stream, specializing in waterfront residences, luxury condominiums, gated communities, and country club homes.
Originally from France and fluent in four languages: English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, Jean-Luc brings a former Manhattan chef's hospitality to real estate: attentive, personal, and thoughtful, supported by modern marketing and technology.
Client voices
What relocating families say
Jean-Luc guided us through a waterfront search for nearly a year without ever pushing. When the right house came on the market, he had us in contract in 48 hours and negotiated below asking. He treats the purchase like a guest he is hosting.
Carol M.
Bought in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
As first-time buyers moving from France, we had a hundred questions about HOA rules, insurance, schools, and neighborhoods. Jean-Luc answered every one personally and matched us with a home in Boca West that fits our family perfectly.
Thomas & Élodie R.
Relocated from Paris to Boca West
We interviewed three agents before listing our condo on the beach. Jean-Luc's staging advice, photography, and international marketing made the difference. We closed in six weeks for over asking in a slow season.
David S.
Sold a Highland Beach oceanfront condo
Popular questions
Asked by people like you
Honest answers to the questions every relocation buyer asks early, from cost of living to hurricane insurance.
Browse all FAQsIs Boca Raton more expensive than other Florida cities, like Tampa?
Yes on housing, broadly comparable to Miami overall.
How do HOA rules work in Boca gated communities?
From strict architectural review to relaxed low-rise condos, it varies widely.
Is hurricane insurance really that expensive here?
Florida leads the country, and inland locations cost far less than the coast.
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Ten questions, direct answers
The questions buyers and sellers ask most, answered in full with local detail: timing, waterfront versus condo, country clubs, gated communities, hidden costs, and the luxury market right now.
Browse all 10 answers Ask your own questionBuying & selling seasonality
What's the best time of year to buy or sell a home in Boca Raton?
Boca's market follows the snowbird calendar, so the fullest selection and the most active buyers arrive in the fall and winter months each year. Sellers who can choose us...
Read the answerCountry club membership
Do Boca Raton country clubs require membership, and is it worth it?
It depends entirely on the club, and it is the first question to ask before you commit to a home: some Boca co...
Read the answerLuxury market outlook
What's the luxury market doing in Boca right now?
Boca's luxury segment is firmly in a seller's market this fall: the latest published report shows closed luxur...
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