Palm Beach County · Miami & Southeast Florida
Moving to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Palm Beach Gardens is one of Florida's premier planned communities — a well-manicured northern Palm Beach County city built around golf (it's the home of PGA National), excellent schools, strong retail, and a lifestyle that attracts a mix of executives, retirees, and families. It's expensive but consistently delivers quality.
Palm Beach Gardens at a glance
Median sale price $812,500 · May 2026 · 80 days on marketsource: Redfin Data Center
Who it's for
Golfers and country-club lifestyle buyers; families with children prioritizing strong school districts in a safe, planned environment; executives and professionals drawn to a prestigious address with good access to I-95 and PBI; retirees who want activity and amenities without urban density.
The housing market
Palm Beach Gardens is dominated by planned communities and golf course neighborhoods: PGA National is the marquee address, but Mirasol, BallenIsles, and Frenchman's Creek also command premium pricing. Non-golf single-family in communities like Bent Tree and Northlake Square is more accessible. The Gardens Mall and Downtown at the Gardens provide high-end retail within the city.
Flood & insurance
Palm Beach Gardens' distance from the coast and its generally higher elevation mean flood risk is lower than most SE Florida cities. Most residential areas are in lower-risk flood zones. Homeowners insurance is still elevated due to Florida-wide wind risk, but the flood premium piece is less frequently a factor here.
Cost of living
Premium by Florida standards, but for buyers from suburban New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, the combination of school quality, golf, lifestyle, and no income tax often makes Palm Beach Gardens competitive with their departure community on total cost while delivering more sunshine.
Lifestyle
Palm Beach Gardens is built around outdoor activity — golf, tennis, cycling, and the Intracoastal (10 minutes east). PGA National hosts the Honda Classic annual tour event. The city is clean, safe, well-landscaped, and suburban in character. Jupiter is immediately to the north for additional dining and beach options.
Getting here
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is 15–20 minutes. No major traffic bottlenecks within the city itself.
Frequently asked questions
Is Palm Beach Gardens a good place to live?
Yes — one of Florida's top planned communities for lifestyle, schools, and quality of life.
What are property taxes in Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach ~17.0 mills + city millage. On a homesteaded $700K home, roughly $10,000–$11,000/year.
Is Palm Beach Gardens good for golfers?
Yes — PGA National and multiple other courses make it one of Florida's premier golf communities.
Is Palm Beach Gardens safe?
Yes — consistently among Palm Beach County's safest cities.
How does Palm Beach Gardens compare to Boca Raton?
Both are premier Palm Beach County communities; PBG is 30 miles north and more golf/nature oriented. Boca has a stronger walkable downtown scene and slightly higher profile for Northeast transplants. ---
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