Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton FL scores 71/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 31% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 69 (100 = avg); violent crime index 45; property crime index 92. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Boca Raton. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Boca Raton is about $2,508/month (very expensive). At $2,508/month for a typical unit, you need about $90,288+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $722,700.

Median household income is $106,273, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($106,273) clears the $90,288 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 83°F (highs near 86°F, lows near 79°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Boca Raton: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,508/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 71/100) (4) Households earning $90,288+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,508/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,508/month) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,508/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Boca Raton does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $90,288 household income for $2,508/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Boca Raton holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 71/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $2,508/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.