Why Palm Beach?

Palm Beach County: Pristine beaches, luxe resorts, vibrant culture, and global allure. Experience a thrilling blend of relaxation and excitement, steeped in rich history and top-notch amenities.

Where Living
Comes to Life

A community like none other, Palm Beach County is energetic, exciting, diverse, often breathtaking, and uniquely built as the place to be both on-the-go and kicked-back and relaxed.
A place where over 200 cultural institutions are traced by 47 miles of pristine beaches and coastline. A place where your sport can be on a boat or on a horse. A home to music and art festivals as well as Florida’s “Golf Capital. Paramount to all, Palm Beach County is a place where opportunities thrive.

"Palm Beach Gets a Younger Groove"

- the New York Times

Our unparalleled quality of life brings with it a young and abundant populace, ensuring an able workforce for generations to come, with industries and education ecosystems to match.

#1

Location that Young, Wealthy Employees are Moving to

5M

5Msq/ft

of New Commercial and Industrial Space in the Pipeline

45.2 45.2median age

in Palm Beach County

75°

75°temp/avg

in Palm Beach County

59

Billionaires

71,000

Millionaires

782,000

People in the Labor Market

10.6%

Increase in Ages 25-35 Over Past Decade

$39B

of Wealth Moved to Florida; Palm Beach County was the #1 Recipient.

$74,801

Second Highest Average Salary in the State of Florida

10th

Largest School District in the Nation, and Rated-A, with Two in the Top 100 Nationwide

#1

#1state

#1 Best Economy in the U.S.
#2 Best Workforce in the U.S.
#2 Best Access to Capital in the U.S.
#5 Best State for Business in the U.S.

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Life + Style

A Location
Unmatched

Encompassing both artistic business and dining districts, as well as traditional upscale neighborhoods, Palm Beach County is the ideal location for a variety of communities.

Events That Put Us
On The Map

USPA National Polo Center

Delray Beach Open

Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show

Cognizant

Major League Baseball Spring Training

SunFest

Events That Put Us
On The Map

USPA National Polo Center

Delray Beach Open

Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show

Honda Classic

Major League Baseball Spring Training

SunFest

Thriving Communities

Positioned for Growth

With 39 incorporated municipalities, Palm Beach County provides the perfect environment for businesses seeking relocation or expansion. Several municipalities offer streamlined permitting processes, ensuring a smooth transition. The county also boasts one of the most business-friendly tax environments in the nation, making it an attractive choice for entrepreneurs and companies alike.

Living Here

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Our Cities and Towns

Atlantis
Belle Glade
Boca Raton
Boynton Beach
Briny Breezes
Cloud Lake
Delray Beach
Glen Ridge
Golf
Greenacres

ATLANTIS
BELLE GLADE
BOCA RATON
BOYNTON BEACH
BRINY BREEZES
CLOUD LAKE
DELRAY BEACH
GLEN RIDGE
GOLF
GREENACRES

Gulf Stream
Haverhill
Hypoluxo
Highland Beach
Juno Beach
Jupiter
Jupiter Inlet Colony
Lake Clarke Shores
Lake Park
Lake Worth Beach

GULF STREAM
HAVERHILL
HYPOLUXO
HIGHLAND BEACH
JUNO BEACH
JUPITER
JUPITER INLET COLONY
LAKE CLARKE SHORES
LAKE PARK
LAKE WORTH BEACH

Lantana
Manalapan
Loxahatchee Groves
North Palm Beach
Ocean Ridge
Mangonia Park
Palm Beach
Palm Beach Gardens
Pahokee
Palm Beach Shores

LANTANA
MANALAPAN
LOXAHATCHEE GROVES
NORTH PALM BEACH
OCEAN RIDGE
MANGONIA PARK
PALM BEACH
PALM BEACH GARDENS
PAHOKEE
PALM BEACH SHORES

Palm Springs
Riviera Beach
Royal Palm Beach
South Bay
South Palm Beach
Tequesta
Wellington
Westlake
West Palm Beach

PALM SPRINGS
RIVIERA BEACH
ROYAL PALM BEACH
SOUTH BAY
SOUTH PALM BEACH
TEQUESTA
WELLINGTON
WESTLAKE
WEST PALM BEACH

Education

Inclusive. Intelligent. Expansive.

In our constantly evolving public, private, and parochial institutions, quality and achievement from pre-K to Ph.D outpaces the national average in an education ecosystem created to prepare today’s children to compete in tomorrow’s globally connected, knowledge-based economy.

The School District of Palm Beach County stands as the 10th largest school district nationwide and A-Rated, ranking among the top two in Florida. 182 schools and serving 171,261 students, Palm Beach County offers an impressive array of 330 award-winning programs across various career academies, accompanies by 95 industry certifications.

In addition to the thriving public school system, Palm Beach County hosts renowned institutions such as Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and more.

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Education Numbers

A-rated
10th largest public school district in the nation
Nearly 160 Private and Faith-Based Schools
6 Higher Education Institution Campuses
17 International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools

Colleges and Universities

Florida Atlantic University
Keiser University
Lynn University
Nova Southeastern University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach State College

“Only in Florida” Resources for Parents

The Florida Lottery & Bright Futures
MyFloridaFuture
Florida Prepaid College Plans

where some of our students go

Boston College
Boston University
Brown
Columbia
Cornell
Dartmouth
Duke
Emory
Georgia Tech
Harvard
Johns Hopkins University
MIT

Naval Academy
Northwestern Princeton
Stanford
UC Berkeley
University of Chicago
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
Vanderbilt
West Point
Williams College
Yale

Colleges and Universities

Florida Atlantic University
Keiser University
Lynn University
Nova Southeastern University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach State College

“Only in Florida” Resources for Parents

The Florida Lottery & Bright Futures
MyFloridaFuture
Florida Prepaid College Plans

where some of our students go

Boston College
Boston University
Brown
Columbia
Cornell
Dartmouth
Duke
Emory
Georgia Tech
Harvard
Johns Hopkins University
MIT
Naval Academy
Northwestern Princeton
Stanford
UC Berkeley
University of Chicago
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
Vanderbilt
West Point
Williams College
Yale

PALM BEACH COUNTY OFFERS...

A pro-business environment
Low business and living costs
A solid infrastructure system
A skilled and educated workforce
Superior education and job training
High-quality healthcare
A great place to raise a family
The perfect climate all year-round

Florida offers a highly favorable tax climate:

NO corporate income tax on limited partnerships
NO corporate income tax on sub chapter S-corporations.
NO state personal income tax GUARANTEED BY CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION.
NO corporate franchise tax on capital stock.
NO state-level property tax assessed. NO property tax on business inventories.
NO property tax on goods-in-transit for up to 180 days.
NO sales and use tax on goods manufactured or produced in Florida for export outside the state.
NO sales tax on purchases of raw materials incorporated in a final product for resale, including non-reusable containers or packaging.

Courtesy of BDO US LLP

DOWNLOAD THE FULL TAX COMPARISON REPORT

Transport

Connectivity – Wherever and However You Need It.

Offering seamless transportation options, Palm Beach County ensures efficient movement of people and goods across air, rail, water, highway, and mass transit.

Airplane

Palm Beach County is home to six general aviation airports including:

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Boca Raton Airport (BCT)
North County Airport (F45)
Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA)
Glades Airport (PHK)
Belle Glade Municipal Airport (X10)

Our major airport, Palm Beach International Airport, was ranked #4 in the nation and continues to launch increased services to major cities. Two additional international airports are within a 60 mile radius with Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Miami International Airport just a drive away in our Tri-County Region.

Train

Palm Beach County has many options when it comes to trains. Home to six Tri-Rail stations, it connects 73.5 miles throughout South Florida with a total of 18 stations stretching from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach.

It's never been easier to travel throughout Florida with high speed rail service on the Brightline. Currently, our county has stations in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton with more to come.

Boat

The Port of Palm Beach is recognized as the fourth busiest container port in the State of Florida with two additional international ports in South Florida.

Car

Home to an extensive network of major highways, including I-95, Florida's Turnpike, U.S. Highway One, Military Trail, Beeline Highway, and SR 7.

Bus

Palm Tran's countywide bus system serves over 3,200 bus stops every day, ensuring convenient transportation throughout the area.

What They're Saying

“This area has one of the best talent pools of any place in the country. People wake up happy in a community with so much to offer.”

Rob Posner

NewDay USA

“I live just a few minutes from our office in Palm Beach Gardens, so there’s none of the stress involved with commuting in Manhattan.”

Doug Cifu

Virtu Financial

“Compared with New York, I gain 10 to 15 hours of commuting time every week that I can spend with my family.”

Frank Baker

Siris Capital

“If you’re in business or a young couple and don’t live or have a presence here, you’re missing out on something special.”

Stephen Master

GTCR

“It was simply amazing to find a location for our sports venue that was not only in the perfect geographic area for our needs, but also on the campus of a college that educates the next generation of technology professionals.”

Mike McCarley

TMRW Sports

"This is the only place where you can comfortably wear sandals to a business meeting in the morning, enjoy a business lunch by the beach, and tackle a board meeting in the afternoon.”

Benjamin Carson Jr.

FVLCRUM

“There is something for everyone of all ages to enjoy. It’s exciting to see the expansion of our city.”

John Fieldly

CELSIUS

“We run a sustainable and socially conscious farm. We couldn’t think of doing what we do anyplace else.”

Marie Bedner

Bedner’s

“We are one team, dedicated to producing and maintaining the most advanced engines in the world.”

Mary Anne Cannon

Pratt & Whitney

“When I went to our headquarters in Paris and said I was looking for a few engineers to join me, everyone in the room raised their hands.”

Aby Alexander

Thomson Broadcast

“The beautiful weather, favorable location and endless activities are not only a perk for me personally, but also help attract top talent from across the U.S.”