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Population in 2011: 84,566. Population change since 2000: +13.1%
Males: 41,363  (48.9%)
Females: 43,203  (51.1%)

Median resident age:  45.4 years
Florida median age:  41.3 years

Zip codes: 33427, 33428, 33429, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33481, 33486, 33487, 33488, 33496, 33497, 33498, 33499.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $68,254 (it was $60,248 in 2000)
Boca Raton:

$68,254
Florida:

$44,736
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $44,547

Boca Raton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $393,400 (it was $195,200 in 2000)
Boca Raton:

$393,400
Florida:

$182,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $579,197; Detached houses: $673,780; Townhouses or other attached units: $382,188; In 2-unit structures: $413,334; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $251,886; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $391,477; Mobile homes: $265,207; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $10,001

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,218.

Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33486, 33487, 33498.

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  • White alone - 66,787 (79.1%)
  • Hispanic - 10,021 (11.9%)
  • Black alone - 4,204 (5.0%)
  • Asian alone - 2,025 (2.4%)
  • Two or more races - 949 (1.1%)
  • Other race alone - 271 (0.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 108 (0.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 27 (0.03%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Boca Raton: 104.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (14.5%), Italian (12.6%), Irish (12.2%), English (9.5%), Polish (6.0%), United States (5.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 16 feet

Land area: 27.2 square miles.

Population density: 3110 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Boca Raton:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 44.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Boca Raton city:

  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

13,601 residents are foreign born (8.6% Latin America, 5.1% Europe, 2.4% Asia).

This city:  18.2%
Florida:  16.7%



According to our research of Florida and other state lists there were 51 registered sex offenders living in Boca Raton, Florida as of May 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Boca Raton to the number of sex offenders is 1,633 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $4,377 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $4,212 (1.0%)

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Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Hialeah, FL (37.2 miles , pop. 226,419).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (961.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Highland Beach, FL (1.7 miles ), Boca Del Mar, FL (1.8 miles ), Boca Pointe, FL (2.1 miles ), Deerfield Beach, FL (2.1 miles ), Hillsboro Beach, FL (2.3 miles ), Hamptons at Boca Raton, FL (2.3 miles ), Whisper Walk, FL (2.3 miles ), Sandalfoot Cove, FL (2.4 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 213 buildings, average cost: $99,700
  • 1998: 178 buildings, average cost: $269,000
  • 1999: 151 buildings, average cost: $352,700
  • 2000: 119 buildings, average cost: $372,900
  • 2002: 86 buildings, average cost: $568,900
  • 2003: 89 buildings, average cost: $645,400
  • 2004: 71 buildings, average cost: $711,400
  • 2005: 75 buildings, average cost: $681,900
  • 2006: 55 buildings, average cost: $707,400
  • 2007: 37 buildings, average cost: $908,900
  • 2008: 30 buildings, average cost: $707,800
  • 2009: 17 buildings, average cost: $614,200
  • 2010: 60 buildings, average cost: $433,100
  • 2011: 218 buildings, average cost: $330,900

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Latitude: 26.37 N, Longitude: 80.10 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +49,764 (+66.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 16,085 (46.8%)

Area code: 561

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Crime in Boca Raton by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 3112120351210
per 100,000 4.11.31.32.61.32.50.03.45.81.22.31.20.0
Rapes 8161411102215131615241323
per 100,000 11.020.718.314.112.727.418.814.818.417.727.915.026.9
Robberies 72526563468253728374784963
per 100,000 99.067.484.780.658.4102.366.481.795.587.490.756.573.6
Assaults 10914111612911814917315013212011311392
per 100,000 149.9182.7151.2165.0149.7185.8216.7170.3152.0141.8131.5130.3107.5
Burglaries 734742665545597600591551675564554459495
per 100,000 1009.6961.5867.0697.1757.3748.2740.3625.5777.0666.4644.5529.4578.7
Thefts 2,0292,0971,9901,9271,7222,1522,0712,2322,5962,5052,3751,9402,067
per 100,000 2790.92717.32594.52464.72184.52683.62594.22533.72988.42959.92763.02237.42416.4
Auto thefts 288263188213203256182168170185158108114
per 100,000 396.1340.8245.1272.4257.5319.2228.0190.7195.7218.6183.8124.6133.3
Arson 30223416221312
per 100,000 4.10.02.62.63.85.020.02.32.31.23.51.22.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 269.7259.0238.4225.2205.1259.8233.9220.4255.0235.3232.7179.8197.5

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Crime in Boca Raton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 289 (191 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.23
Florida average:

2.46

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Boca Raton, Florida accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.3%
Florida:

9.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Top executives (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (3%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (3%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Boca Raton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Florida state average. It is 11% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the Boca Raton city center killed one person and injured 33 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/23/1965, a category F3 tornado 13.8 miles away from the city center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Boca Raton-area historical earthquake activity is near Florida state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/22/1992 at 04:21:34, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 75.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Palm Beach County (20) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 11, Fires: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Freeze: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Ariana Grande - Actress, Taurean Green - College basketball player, Scott Gordon (soccer) - Soccer player, Steve Bellisari - Football player, Adam Picow - College basketball player (Central Florida Knights), Casey Wohlleb - College basketball player (Marshall Thundering Herd), Jonathan Chase (actor) - Film actor, Marissa Secundy - Figure skater, Sean Berdy - Deaf Actor in "Switched at Birth", Troy Gentile - Actor.

Main business address for: DALEEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE), POINTE FINANCIAL CORP (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS), SPEAR & JACKSON INC (CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE), HYDRON TECHNOLOGIES INC (PERFUMES, COSMETICS & OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS), CRT PROPERTIES INC (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS), GEO GROUP INC (SERVICES-FACILITIES SUPPORT MANAGEMENT SERVICES), ECLIPSYS CORP (SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN), CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC (SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES) and 12 other public companies.


Hospitals/medical centers in Boca Raton:

  • BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 800 MEADOWS RD)
  • WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, 21644 STATE RD 7)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Boca Raton:

  • NORTH BROWARD MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 7 miles away; POMPANO BEACH, FL)
  • DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 7 miles away; DELRAY BEACH, FL)
  • BETHESDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; BOYNTON BEACH, FL)

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Airports and heliports located in Boca Raton:


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Amtrak stations near Boca Raton:

  • 4 miles: DEERFIELD BEACH (1300 W. HILLSBORO BLVD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 6 miles: DELRAY BEACH (345 S. CONGRESS AVE.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: FORT LAUDERDALE (200 SW 21ST TERRACE) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Local government website: www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us

Colleges/Universities in Boca Raton:

  • Florida Atlantic University (Full-time enrollment: 14,899; Location: 777 Glades Rd; Public; Website: www.fau.edu/; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Lynn University (FT enrollment: 1,816; Location: 3601 N. Military Trail; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.lynn.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Everglades University (FT enrollment: 898; Location: 5002 T-Rex Avenue, Suite 100; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.evergladesuniversity.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Digital Media Arts College (FT enrollment: 422; Location: 3785 N Federal Hwy; Private, for-profit; Website: WWW.DMAC.EDU; Offers Master's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Boca Raton:

  • Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale (about 14 miles; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,580)
  • Palm Beach State College (about 18 miles; Lake Worth, FL; FT enrollment: 10,525)
  • Broward College (about 18 miles; Fort Lauderdale, FL; FT enrollment: 13,490)
  • University of Phoenix-South Florida Campus (about 20 miles; Plantation, FL; FT enrollment: 2,431)
  • Nova Southeastern University (about 22 miles; Fort Lauderdale, FL; FT enrollment: 14,847)
  • Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach (about 25 miles; West Palm Beach, FL; FT enrollment: 2,810)
  • Lincoln College of Technology (about 27 miles; West Palm Beach, FL; FT enrollment: 2,419)

Public high schools in Boca Raton:

Private high schools in Boca Raton:

  • ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL (Students: 1,156; Location: 3900 JOG RD; Grades: KG - 12)
  • DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY (Students: 704; Location: 9701 DONNA KLEIN BLVD; Grades: KG - 12)
  • BOCA RATON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 606; Location: 315 NW 4TH ST; Grades: PK - 12)
  • POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 585; Location: 4001 N MILITARY TRL; Grades: 9 - 12)
  • GRANDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Students: 245; Location: 336 NW SPANISH RIVER BLVD; Grades: PK - 12)
  • WEINBAUM YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 199; Location: 7902 MONTOYA CIR; Grades: 9 - 12)
  • BOCA RATON PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Students: 142; Location: 10333 DIEGO DR S; Grades: PK - 12)
  • ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Students: 51; Location: 23114 SANDALFOOT PLAZA DR; Grades: 8 - 12)
  • THE HARID CONSERVATORY (Students: 32; Location: 2285 POTOMAC RD; Grades: 9 - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Boca Raton:

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Boca Raton:

  • PINE CREST SCHOOL AT BOCA RATON (Students: 883; Location: 2700 SAINT ANDREWS BLVD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL (Students: 649; Location: 501 SW 3RD AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • SPANISH RIVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 582; Location: 2400 NW 51ST ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • HILLEL DAY SCHOOL OF BOCA RATON (Students: 472; Location: 21011 95TH AVE S; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 452; Location: 701 W PALMETTO PARK RD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 394; Location: 21689 TOLEDO RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • ADVENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 282; Location: 300 E YAMATO RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • SUMMIT PRIVATE SCHOOL (Students: 207; Location: 3881 NW 3RD AVE; Grades: PK - 6)
  • GARDEN OF THE SAHABA ACADEMY (Students: 178; Location: 3100 NW 5TH AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • TORAH ACADEMY OF BOCA RATON (Students: 147; Location: 447 NW SPANISH RIVER BLVD; Grades: PK - 8)
See full list of schools located in Boca Raton, School District: PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Boca Raton:

  • BOCA RATON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $3,934,000; Location: 1501 NW SPANISH RIVER BLVD.; 217,019 books; 23,624 audio materials; 31,718 video materials; 20 local licensed databases; 62 state licensed databases; 679 print serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Since the most recent annexation, the population of Boca Raton has grown to 79,300. I speak as the Public Information Officer for the City. added by Neil
  • WTVX Channel 34 West Palm Beach, Florida
  • College/University: PC Professor Technical Institute: 500 FT/PT students. 7056 Beracasa Way--on the NW corner of Powerline & Palmetto Park. Nationally accredited, private, Microsoft IT Academy offering both beginning and advanced computer certification classes starting weekly. 561-750-7879 www.PCProfessor.Edu
  • DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY (Students: 689; Location: 9701 DONNA KLEIN BLVD; Grades: KG - 10) is now k-12 -- thanks for the listing. Are you doing houses of worship? If so Please add: Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County: 2475 W Atlantic AV Delray Beach 33445, 561.276.6161 www.TempleSinaiPBC.org
  • New high school in Boca Raton--West Boca Raton Community High School--opened August 2004

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Notable locations in Boca Raton: Hidden Valley Country Club (A), Villa Rica Railroad Station (B), Boca Raton Water Pollution Control Facility (C), Golden Ocala Golf Course (D), Wiley Commerce Plaza (E), Crocker Plaza (F), Woodfield Country Club (G), Baytree National Golf Links (H), Royal Palm Country Club (I), Royal Palm Polo Grounds (J), Royal Palm Yacht Club (K), Christopher Center (L), Colony Shoppes (M), Town Square Center (N), Village Square (O), Glades Plaza (P), Tower and Shoppes at the Sanctuary (Q), Oaks Plaza (R), Fifth Avenue Shoppes (S), Boca Raton Fire and Rescue Station 6 (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Health Mall Shopping Center (1), Glades Plaza Shopping Center (2), Camino Real Plaza Shopping Center (3), Winfield Shopping Center (4), 20th Street Shopping Center (5), Boca Raton Shopping Center (6), Del Mar Shopping Center (7), North Dixie Plaza Shopping Center (8), The Boardwalk Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Boca Raton include: Saint Gregory's Episcopal Church (A), Saint Pauls Church (B), Neighborhood Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Boca Raton Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Lake Boca Raton (A), Paradise Lake (B), Lake Rogers (C), Lake Wyman (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Boca Raton include: Silver Palm Park (1), South Beach Park (2), Wyman Park (3), Pine Breeze Park (4), Sand Pine Park (5), Hidden Lake Park (6), Boca Tierra Park (7), Spanish River Park (8), University Woodlands Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Boca Raton Museum of Art (501 Plaza Real) (1), Boca Raton City - Sugar Sand Park- Community Center- Children's Science Explo (Museums; 300 South Military Trail) (2), Children's Museum (498 Crawford Boulevard) (3), Childrens Science Explorium (Museums; 300 South Military Trail) (4), ARTVision International (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 9609 Carousel Circle North) (5), Rotelli Pizza & Pasta - Boca Raton (Planetariums; 2901 Clint Moore Road) (6), Boomer's Family Recreation Center (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3100 Airport Road) (7), Executive Get-A-Way Yacht Charters (6418 La Costa Drive) (8). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Boca Raton Plaza Hotel (2901 North Federal Highway) (1), Carmen's At The Top Of The Bridge (999 East Camino Real) (2), Boca Raton's Boca Inn (1801 North Federal Highway) (3), Boca Raton Resort & Club (501 East Camino Real) (4), Brighton Gardens-A Marriott Assng Cmmnty of BCA RA (6341 Viaduct De Sonrisa Del South) (5), Chalet Restaurant & Lounge (1801 North Federal Highway) (6), Best Western University Inn (2700 North Federal Highway) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Strattford Court Of Boca Raton (6341 Viaduct De Sonrisa Del South) (1), U S District Court Probation (2255 Glades Road) (2), Regency Court (3003 Yamato Road Suite C4) (3), Court C D (396 Sequoia) (4), Wm Court (5030 Champion Boulevard) (5). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Palm Beach County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 23.8. This is better than average.
City:

23.8
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2009 was 0.464. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.464
U.S.:

0.360
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 6.34. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

6.34
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 25.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

25.8
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 15.4. This is significantly better than average. There were 2 monitors within city limits.
City:

15.4
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 6.24. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

6.24
U.S.:

9.59

Drinking water stations with addresses in Boca Raton and their reported violations in the past:

BOCA RATON WTP (Population served: 115930, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-23-2004), St Public Notif received (JUL-29-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (AUG-30-2003), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-31-2003), St BCA signed (DEC-16-2003)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In DEC-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-13-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-15-2003), St BCA signed (MAY-15-2003), St Compliance achieved (JUN-13-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-13-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-15-2003), St BCA signed (MAY-15-2003), St Compliance achieved (JUN-13-2003)
  • 4 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JAN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2001, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-07-2001)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In DEC-1996, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
CENTURY VILLAGE UTILITIES (Population served: 7500, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2005, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1996, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In OCT-2001, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-27-2001)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
MAPLE DRIVE HOLDING CORP.POOL (Address: Apt C801 , Serves NY, Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
SHELL - AJ PETRO (FORMER FARM ST #2450) (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
REFLECTION LKS GARD APTS INC (Address: 2871 N OCEAN BLVD, APT R-142 , Serves NJ, Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Iron

Drinking water stations with addresses in Boca Raton that have no violations reported:

  • USA GROCERS (Population served: 800, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LAUREL MHP (Population served: 36, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.6%

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Florida:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  58.7%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.5%
Whole state:  5.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Boca Raton, FL

People in group quarters in Boca Raton:

  • 1,959 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 536 people in nursing homes
  • 164 people in other group homes
  • 83 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 33 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 12 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 12 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 9 people in religious group quarters

Boca Raton compared to Florida state average:

Boca Raton, Florida environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Boca Raton (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: 13 branches. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: 13 branches. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • SunTrust Bank: 10 branches. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • PNC Bank, National Association: 9 branches. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: 7 branches. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • BankAtlantic: Boca Greens Branch, Fau Branch, 701 North Federal Highway Branch, Glades Road Branch. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $3,648.1 mil, Deposits: $3,293.2 mil, headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, FL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 78 total offices
  • TD Bank, National Association: Boca Raton Camino Real Branch, Boca Raton Branch, Boca Raton Main Branch, Boca Palmetto Branch. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Citibank, National Association: 7100 W. Camino Real Branch, Boca Raton Branch, Federal Highway Branch, Yamato Branch. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $1,288,658.0 mil, Deposits: $882,541.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, International Specialization, 1048 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • BankUnited, National Association: Westwinds Of Boca Branch, St. Andrews Boulevard Branch, Boca Atrium Branch, Kimberly Boulevard Branch. Info updated 2012/03/05: Bank assets: $11,197.9 mil, Deposits: $7,515.1 mil, headquarters in Miami Lakes, FL, positive income, 82 total offices
  • 26 other banks with 36 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Boca Raton, Florida:

  • Courtyard By Marriott, 2000 NW Executive CT, Boca Raton, FL 33431 , Phone: (561) 241-7070
  • Boca Raton Marriott, 5150 Town CTR Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33486 , Phone: (561) 392-4600, Fax: (561) 395-8258
  • Best Western University Inn, 2700 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431 , Phone: (561) 395-5225, Fax: (561) 338-9180
  • Boca Raton Hotel & Club, 501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
  • White House Motel, 641 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432
  • Shore Edge Motel, 425 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
  • Ocean Lodge Motel, 531 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432 , Fax: (561) 395-0554
  • Howard Johnson Lodge, 80 W Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
  • 17 other hotels and motels
All 25 fire-safe hotels and motels in Boca Raton, Florida

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Boca Raton travel time to work - commute
Boca Raton mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (95%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • No fuel used (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Palm Beach County Florida:


2008 Presidential Election results in Palm Beach County Florida:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Boca Raton (based on Palm Beach County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 55.92%
Here55.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchJewishSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist Church Non-Charismatic Churches Independent
Adherents47.5%26.4%6.7%2.9%2.4%
Congregations7.5%9.4%11.1%4.6%1.5%
NameEpiscopal ChurchAssemblies of GodEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents1.8%1.3%1.1%1.1%8.8%
Congregations4.6%3.4%2.3%2.9%52.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 259
This county:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 13
Palm Beach County:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 161
Palm Beach County:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 284
This county:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1,129
Palm Beach County:

8.96 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.7%
Florida:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

19.3%
Florida:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Palm Beach County:

17.3%
State:

14.0%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 42$180,377$51,53610$9,923
Other Government Administration 89$424,056$57,17623$40,789
Judicial and Legal 4$34,738$104,2140$0
Police Protection - Officers 170$944,816$66,6930$0
Police - Other 134$492,730$44,12552$73,616
Firefighters 193$1,359,569$84,5330$0
Fire - Other 26$124,546$57,48313$16,806
Streets and Highways 51$216,370$50,9114$4,494
Solid Waste Management 55$151,174$32,9834$7,187
Sewerage 29$126,820$52,4770$0
Parks and Recreation 311$962,853$37,152350$429,177
Housing and Community Development(Local) 2$8,885$53,3101$268
Water Supply 60$237,487$47,4970$0
Local Libraries 26$82,168$37,92445$44,539
Other and Unallocable 226$940,733$49,95068$158,361
Totals for Government 1,418$6,287,322$53,207570$785,160

Boca Raton government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $9,086,000 ($107.44)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $13,486,000 ($159.47)
    All Other: $7,959,000 ($94.12)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,472,000 ($76.53)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $434,000 ($5.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $222,000 ($2.63)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $8,837,000 ($104.50)
    Water Utilities: $5,796,000 ($68.54)
    Libraries: $4,936,000 ($58.37)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,915,000 ($46.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,653,000 ($19.55)
    Natural Resources - Other: $863,000 ($10.21)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $26,729,000 ($316.07)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,110,000 ($308.75)
    Local Fire Protection: $23,507,000 ($277.97)
    Water Utilities: $21,422,000 ($253.32)
    Sewerage: $14,282,000 ($168.89)
    General - Other: $8,092,000 ($95.69)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $4,872,000 ($57.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,347,000 ($51.40)
    Central Staff Services: $3,462,000 ($40.94)
    Natural Resources - Other: $2,584,000 ($30.56)
    Libraries: $2,448,000 ($28.95)
    General Public Buildings: $1,931,000 ($22.83)
    Financial Administration: $1,930,000 ($22.82)
    Regular Highways: $1,798,000 ($21.26)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,183,000 ($13.99)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $837,000 ($9.90)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $554,000 ($6.55)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Federal Securities: $45,214,000 ($534.66)
    Total Cash and Deposits: $41,668,000 ($492.73)
    Earnings on Investments (calculated): $37,914,000 ($448.34)
    Benefit Payments: $11,340,000 ($134.10)
    Local Employee Contribution: $5,883,000 ($69.57)
    From Parent Local Government: $4,856,000 ($57.42)
    From Other Governments: $2,814,000 ($33.28)
    Withdrawals: $682,000 ($8.06)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Bonds: $32,842,000 ($388.36)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Stocks: $202,498,000 ($2394.56)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $5,316,000 ($62.86)
    Water Utilities: $1,307,000 ($15.46)
    Housing and Community Development: $663,000 ($7.84)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,441,000 ($64.34)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $15,158,000 ($179.24)
    Highways: $838,000 ($9.91)
    General Local Government Support: $387,000 ($4.58)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $37,330,000 ($441.43)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $12,424,000 ($146.91)
    Interest Earnings: $4,025,000 ($47.60)
    Rents: $1,632,000 ($19.30)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,583,000 ($18.72)
    Special Assessments: $1,360,000 ($16.08)
    Donations From Private Sources: $493,000 ($5.83)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $203,673,000 ($2408.45)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $188,107,000 ($2224.38)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $21,764,000 ($257.36)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $7,038,000 ($83.22)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,926,000 ($22.78)
    Police Protection: $784,000 ($9.27)
    Natural Resources - Other: $591,000 ($6.99)
    Regular Highways: $553,000 ($6.54)
    Libraries: $551,000 ($6.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $390,000 ($4.61)
    General - Other: $167,000 ($1.97)
    Central Staff Services: $69,000 ($0.82)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $3,000 ($0.04)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $152,742,000 ($1806.19)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $23,734,000 ($280.66)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,575,000 ($160.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,401,000 ($28.39)
    Highways: $2,336,000 ($27.62)
    All Other: $1,884,000 ($22.28)
    Housing and Community Development: $806,000 ($9.53)
  • Tax - Property: $54,550,000 ($645.06)
    Public Utilities Sales: $20,276,000 ($239.77)
    Other Selective Sales: $9,829,000 ($116.23)
    Other License: $7,420,000 ($87.74)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,180,000 ($73.08)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $2,299,000 ($27.19)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $1,478,000 ($17.48)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $98,000 ($1.16)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $87,977,000 ($1040.34)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,882,000 ($22.25)

6.94% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($77,359 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.94%
Florida average:

8.71%

0.18% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,095 average AGI)
Palm Beach County:

0.18%
Florida average:

0.22%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Broward County, FL  1.49% ($51,198 average AGI)
from Miami-Dade County, FL  0.39% ($44,535)
from Nassau County, NY  0.17% ($119,286)


6.91% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($49,513 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.91%
Florida average:

7.73%

0.09% of residents moved to foreign countries ($676 average AGI)
Palm Beach County:

0.09%
Florida average:

0.12%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Broward County, FL  1.00% ($43,692 average AGI)
to St. Lucie County, FL  0.46% ($46,102)
to Miami-Dade County, FL  0.30% ($34,307)

Strongest AM radio stations in Boca Raton:

  • WLVJ (1040 AM; 25 kW; BOYNTON BEACH, FL; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL BOYNTON BEACH, INC.)
  • WFTL (850 AM; 50 kW; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES II, L.L.C.)
  • WWNN (1470 AM; 50 kW; POMPANO BEACH, FL; Owner: WWNN LICENSE, LLC)
  • WDJA (1420 AM; 5 kW; DELRAY BEACH, FL; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL DELRAY BEACH, INC.)
  • WAQI (710 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: LICENSE CORPORATION #1)
  • WRFX (940 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHSR (980 AM; 5 kW; POMPANO BEACH, FL; Owner: WWNN LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWFE (670 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: FENIX BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WJNA (640 AM; 38 kW; ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: SOUTH FLORIDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WNMA (1210 AM; 49 kW; MIAMI SPRINGS, FL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF MIAMI LICENSE CORP.)
  • WSBR (740 AM; 3 kW; BOCA RATON, FL; Owner: WWNN LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSUA (1260 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WSUA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQBA (1140 AM; 50 kW; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WQBA-AM LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Boca Raton:

  • WEAT-FM (104.3 FM; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WXEL (90.7 FM; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: BARRY TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEDR (99.1 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WRMF (97.9 FM; PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: PBB LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRMB (89.3 FM; BOYNTON BEACH, FL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WIRK-FM (107.9 FM; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WBGG-FM (105.9 FM; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHYI-FM (100.7 FM; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIS (99.9 FM; BOCA RATON, FL; Owner: WKIS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRMA (106.7 FM; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: WRMA LICENSING, INC.)
  • WOLL (105.5 FM; HOBE SOUND, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXDJ (95.7 FM; NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL; Owner: WXDJ LICENSING, INC.)
  • WFLC (97.3 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WPYM (93.1 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: COX RADIO-MIAMI, LLC)
  • WHQT (105.1 FM; CORAL GABLES, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WLVE (93.9 FM; MIAMI BEACH, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMIB (103.5 FM; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMXJ (102.7 FM; POMPANO BEACH, FL; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS CO. OF FLORIDA)
  • WPOW (96.5 FM; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WPOW LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZTA (94.9 FM; MIAMI BEACH, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Boca Raton:

  • WPTV (Channel 5; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFLX (Channel 29; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WHDT-LP (Channel 44; MIAMI, FL; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WXEL-TV (Channel 42; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: BARRY TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEC (Channel 12; WEST PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, INC)
  • WFGC (Channel 61; PALM BEACH, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC.)
  • WPBT (Channel 2; MIAMI, FL; Owner: COMMUNITY TV FOUNDATION OF S. FLORIDA, INC.)
  • WSVN (Channel 7; MIAMI, FL; Owner: SUNBEAM TELEVISION CORP.)
  • WPXP (Channel 67; LAKE WORTH, FL; Owner: PAXSON WEST PALM BEACH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WDLP-CA (Channel 21; POMPANO BEACH, FL; Owner: WDLP BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • W58BU (Channel 58; HALLANDALE, FL; Owner: NBC STATIONS MANAGEMENT,INC.)
  • WPPB-TV (Channel 63; BOCA RATON, FL; Owner: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA)
  • WHFT-TV (Channel 45; MIAMI, FL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, INC.)
  • WAMI-TV (Channel 69; HOLLYWOOD, FL; Owner: TELEFUTURA MIAMI LLC)
  • W24CA (Channel 24; MARATHON, FL; Owner: KEY COMMUNICATIONS OF TEXAS)
  • WSCV (Channel 51; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF FLORIDA LICENSE CORP.)
  • WLRN-TV (Channel 17; MIAMI, FL; Owner: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI - DADE COUNTY, FL)
  • WPLG (Channel 10; MIAMI, FL; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, FLORIDA, INC.)
  • WLTV (Channel 23; MIAMI, FL; Owner: WLTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WBFS-TV (Channel 33; MIAMI, FL; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF MIAMI INC.)
  • WPXM (Channel 35; MIAMI, FL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WBZL (Channel 39; MIAMI, FL; Owner: CHANNEL 39, INC.)
  • WLMF-LP (Channel 53; MIAMI, FL; Owner: PAGING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WWHB-CA (Channel 15; STUART, FL; Owner: AMERICAN NETCOM, INC.)
  • WFUN-CA (Channel 48; MIAMI, ETC., FL; Owner: LOCALONE TEXAS, LTD.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Boca Raton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 94
Total length: 654 meters (2,146ft)
Total costs: $520,830,000
Total average daily traffic: 3,899,911
Total average daily truck traffic: 277,624

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 4
  • 1960-1969: 15
  • 1970-1979: 42
  • 1980-1989: 20
  • 1990-1999: 8
  • 2000-2010: 4
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Boca Raton, FL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Boca Raton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 182 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Boca Raton, FL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 59 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 808 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Boca Raton)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 27 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Boca Raton)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 245 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 18 full and 7 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED107$244,888525$359,1321,012$295,53857$219,880288$355,9333$292,297
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED9$226,95069$354,675123$313,4465$178,15226$284,1940$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED32$220,473126$351,292595$355,77521$189,129125$387,1430$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN18$246,72478$479,094265$313,37610$221,33370$349,4240$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS9$191,84233$506,212101$334,3153$99,00019$406,5440$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 25 tracts in Boca Raton, FL

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 11 full and 5 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED31$267,9202$342,7400$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED14$255,4437$296,1830$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$288,4052$225,0001$270,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$04$272,7501$270,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$349,3900$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 215
  • Hazardous Condition: 353
  • Service Call: 11
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Boca Raton


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Boca Raton, FL

Most common first names in Boca Raton, FL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1,12577.2 years
William98077.9 years
Mary92982.0 years
Joseph91678.8 years
Robert78874.5 years
George64879.2 years
Helen64182.9 years
Ruth62383.4 years
Charles58179.0 years
Dorothy55981.9 years
Most common last names in Boca Raton, FL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Cohen33781.6 years
Miller27581.0 years
Smith21779.9 years
Brown17879.5 years
Schwartz16881.2 years
Johnson14880.6 years
Levine14781.0 years
Davis12379.6 years
Friedman12081.4 years
Goldstein11581.7 years
Businesses in Boca Raton, FL
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven2Juicy Couture1
ALDO1KFC1
AT&T9Kmart1
Abercrombie & Fitch1LA Fitness2
Abercrombie Kids1La-Z-Boy1
Ace Hardware1Lane Furniture2
Aeropostale1LensCrafters2
Aerosoles1Lowe's1
American Eagle Outfitters1Macy's2
Ann Taylor2Marriott6
Apple Store1Marshalls1
Banana Republic2MasterBrand Cabinets9
Baskin-Robbins1McDonald's7
Bath & Body Works1Men's Wearhouse2
Bebe1Motherhood Maternity4
Bed Bath & Beyond2New Balance9
Best Western1Nike23
Blockbuster5Nordstrom2
Brookstone1Office Depot3
Budget Car Rental1OfficeMax1
Burger King3Old Navy1
CVS10Olive Garden1
Cache1Outback2
Chick-Fil-A1Outback Steakhouse2
Chico's2Pac Sun1
Chipotle1Panera Bread3
Chuck E. Cheese's1Papa John's Pizza3
Clarks1Payless1
Cold Stone Creamery1Penske1
Coldwater Creek1PetSmart1
Costco1Pier 1 Imports1
Crate & Barrel1Pizza Hut2
Curves1Publix Super Markets13
DHL9Quality1
Decora Cabinetry4Quiznos2
Dennys2RadioShack3
Domino's Pizza3Rooms To Go1
Dunkin Donuts10Ruby Tuesday1
Ethan Allen1SAS Shoes2
Express2Saks Fifth Avenue1
FedEx52Sears2
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Sephora1
Foot Locker1Soma Intimates1
Forever 211Sprint Nextel1
GNC3Starbucks13
GameStop2T-Mobile6
Gap1T.G.I. Driday's1
Goodwill2T.J.Maxx1
Gymboree1Taco Bell2
H&R Block5Talbots1
Harmon Face Values1Target1
Hilton1The Cheesecake Factory1
Holiday Inn1The Limited1
Hollister Co.1Tire Kingdom3
Home Depot1Toys"R"Us2
Homestead Studio Suites1U-Haul7
IHOP1UPS67
J. Jill1Vans3
J.Crew1Verizon Wireless1
Jamba Juice2Victoria's Secret1
Jimmy John's1Walgreens7
JoS. A. Bank1Whole Foods Market1
Jones New York7YMCA2
Journeys1
Browse common businesses in Boca Raton, FL


Boca Raton on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (population 50,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Management of companies and enterprises (population 50,000+)"
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  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (population 50,000+)"
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  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute into (largest positive percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 50,000+)"
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  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (population 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (population 50,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Registered nurses (population 50,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Drugs and druggists' sundries, and chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
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  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 50,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Religious workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #10 (33434) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Austrian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #19 (33496) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Russian first ancestries"
  • #23 (33432) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2004 average taxable dividends for individuals (pop 5,000+)"
  • #27 (33432) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most beauty salons in 2005"
  • #40 (33432) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2004 average net capital gain/loss (pop 5,000+)"
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  • #45 (33432) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Brazilian first ancestries"
  • #54 (33431) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most finance and insurance companies in 2005"
  • #56 (33498) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Zimbabwean first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
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  • #59 (33431) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most Internet business establishments in 2005"
  • #65 (33433) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Soviet Union first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #67 (33486) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Cypriot first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
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  • #81 (33496) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Eastern European first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #87 (33487) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Jordanian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
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  • #93 (33431) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most offices of lawyers in 2005"
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  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Kerry (Democrat) in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"

State forum archive:
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  • Soonthorn Ativanichayaphong (14)

Total of 1374 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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