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Boca del Mar vs Central 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
$480K
$620K
Annual property tax
$5K
$6K
Walk score
32
55
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Boca del Mar 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

Boca del Mar

Unincorporated Palm Beach County community inside the Boca Raton School District without Boca's city taxes. Boca del Mar residents get the famed A-rated Boca schools at a notable discount. The smart school-buyer hack in Palm Beach County.

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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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Who should pick which?

Pick Boca del Mar if you...

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

Pick Central Boca Raton if you...

  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Drawn to the planned character

Still deciding?

Burbia scores both Boca del Mar and Central 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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