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North Palm Beach, FL

North Palm Beach is an incorporated village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The village won an award from the National Association of Home Builders as the best-planned community of 1956. The North Palm Beach Country Club is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. The population was 13,162 at the 2020 US census.

North Palm Beach is located at 26°49′06″N 80°03′49″W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15 km²), of which 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (38.62%) is water.

In 1954 for $5.5 million John D. MacArthur bought 2,600 acres (11 km²) of land in northern Palm Beach County that had been owned originally by Harry Seymour Kelsey and later by Sir Harry Oakes. The land included most of today's North Palm Beach as well as Lake Park, Palm Beach Gardens, and Palm Beach Shores. MacArthur then began developing what is now North Palm Beach, which sat on former mangrove swamps and farmland. The area was punctuated only by Monet Road and Johnson Dairy Road to the north and south and US 1 and Prosperity Farms Road to the east and west.

Full-scale development and incorporation as a village occurred nearly simultaneously in 1956, with extensive dredging creating waterfront cul-de-sacs, and the development of a new east-west artery, Lighthouse Drive, connecting Old Dixie Highway and the newly aligned US 1. US 1 was widened and became the main office and civic corridor. Sir Harry Oakes' castle-like home on US 1 became the clubhouse for the North Palm Beach Country Club, which is located on the village island surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway reached by three bridges Lighthouse Drive bridge to the West, the Earmon River bridge to the south, and the Parker drawbridge to the north.

Health and wellness play a significant role in North Palm Beach's lifestyle, with numerous facilities and initiatives promoting a healthy community. The town is home to medical facilities such as the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, offering a range of healthcare services. Residents also have access to parks and recreational areas, encouraging outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology.

Top sites in North Palm Beach, FL are John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Art de Vivre Gallery and Design, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

Population: 13, 089 (2023). ZIP codes: 33403, 33408, 33410. Area codes: 561, 728. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Area: 5.29 sq mi (13.70 km²).

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Is North Palm Beach, FL a wealthy area?

The per capita income in North Palm Beach in 2018 was $65,939, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $263,756 for a family of four. However, North Palm Beach contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. North Palm Beach is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village.

What are the demographics of North Palm Beach, FL?

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,064 people, 6,196 households, and 3,327 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,308.4/km² (3,388.0/mi²). There were 7,325 housing units at an average density of 794.4/km² (2,057.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.22% White (93.4% were Non-Hispanic White), 0.93% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.22% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.53% of the population.

What is the cost of living in North Plam Beach, FL?

The cost of living in North Palm Beach, FL is relatively high compared to the rest of the country. The median home price is $485,000, and the median household income is $76,428. The overall cost of living index is at a staggering 149.7 – significantly higher than the national average of 100. Housing costs take up a large portion of residents' budgets with an average rent for a one-bedroom apartment costing around $1,400 per month. Groceries and healthcare are also expensive in the area due to their proximity to luxury amenities and services like yacht clubs and golf courses. Residents can find cheaper prices on goods outside of town but still need to pay more than usual for their everyday needs.

Sources

Village of North Palm Beach

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Bestplaces

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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

The Salt Room

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island 

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

Art de Vivre Gallery and Design

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

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