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North Palm Beach vs Palm Beach Gardens

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

School rating
8/10
9/10
Commute to Miami
45 min
65 min
Median home price
$611K
$671K
Annual property tax
$6K
$7K
Walk score
45
38
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: North Palm Beach leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to miami, median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

North Palm Beach

The "Village of North Palm Beach" has a small-town character with Intracoastal Waterway access, a country club, and excellent Palm Beach County schools. Direct ocean access. One of the more accessible waterfront Palm Beach County communities.

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Palm Beach Gardens

Ballentrae and other planned communities. PGA National Resort, Palm Beach County SD excellent schools, and a lifestyle built around golf, nature preserves, and the northern Palm Beach County lifestyle.

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Who should pick which?

Pick North Palm Beach if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Miami
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Pick Palm Beach Gardens if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Drawn to the space character

Still deciding?

Burbia scores both North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens — and every other town in the Miami Area — based on your specific commute, budget, and priorities. Not a generic list.

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