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Central Boca Raton vs East Boca Raton

Two popular FL suburbs of Miami, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
9/10
9/10
Commute to Miami
40 min
40 min
Median home price
$620K
$780K
Annual property tax
$6K
$7K
Walk score
55
62
Density
suburban
urban

Summary: Central Boca Raton leads in 2 of 6 metrics. It edges out on median home price, annual property tax. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Central Boca Raton

Central Boca Raton's master-planned communities include Broken Sound, Woodfield Country Club, and Long Lake Estates. Excellent PBCS schools, world-class golf, and the Boca Raton lifestyle at slightly lower prices than oceanfront Boca.

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East Boca Raton

Boca Raton's most coveted side. Mizner Park is one of Florida's best open-air destinations — restaurants, galleries, outdoor concerts, the Boca Museum. FAU campus, Tri-Rail access, and direct ocean access via the Boca Raton Resort.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Central Boca Raton if you...

  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Pick East Boca Raton if you...

  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Prefer a more urban, vibrant feel

Still deciding?

Burbia scores both Central Boca Raton and East Boca Raton — and every other town in the Miami Area — based on your specific commute, budget, and priorities. Not a generic list.

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