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Royal Palm Beach, FL

Royal Palm Beach is a village in southeast Florida, located within Palm Beach County. Despite its name, the village is located approximately fifteen miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area. The population was at 38,932 residents in the 2020 US census.

Royal Palm Beach is known for its many parks and general mission to protect green space, as evidenced by the recent acquisition of 190 acres (0.77 km²) to create a master central park and the development of 25 acres (100,000 m²) preserved into a passive bird watching and nature park. The village offers a variety of activities for the outdoor and sports enthusiast including soccer, basketball, tennis, Pop Warner youth football and cheerleading, senior activities, and year-round golf programs. The public schools within the Village consist of "A"-rated elementary and middle schools and there are numerous private schools offering classes from pre-kindergarten through high school.

Incorporated on June 18, 1959, Royal Palm Beach has grown from a primarily uninhabited swamp and natural preserve and former Seminole hunting ground into a thriving village.

It was not until the 1950s, when Philadelphia supermarket magnates of Food Fair, Sam and Hattie Friedland, purchased 65,000 acres (260 km²) for approximately $1.25 million in what is now the Royal Palm Beach village and The Acreage areas, that the natural wilderness landed on national fastest growing community lists (in its size category) in the 1980s. The Friedlands subsequently sold their land to Miami developer Arthur Desser, founder of Lefcourt Realty Group. About 4,200 acres (17 km2) were earmarked for Desser's Royal Palm Beach development.

It was Desser's vision that spurred the initial development of the Village of Royal Palm Beach. A massive drainage project ensued and in 1959, the state legislature granted a charter which named the development Royal Palm Beach.

According to a former Lefcourt engineer living in nearby Wellington, Desser wanted the name "Palm Beach" to be included in the new community's name, so it was decided that since Desser also liked the stately royal palms of Palm Beach, he would dub his development "Royal Palm Beach."

Royal Palm Beach is located at 26°42′21″N 80°13′36″W (26.705851, –80.226554). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 10.1 square miles (26.1 km²), of which 9.9 square miles (25.6 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km²) (1.79%) is water.

Health and wellness are priorities in Royal Palm Beach, with access to healthcare facilities and outdoor activities. Palms West Hospital serves the medical needs of the community, providing comprehensive healthcare services. Orangetheory Fitness offers high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that combine cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. YMCA is providing fitness facilities, group classes, swimming pools, and community programs for people of all ages and fitness levels. Equinox offers premium fitness facilities, personalized training, group fitness classes, spa services, and wellness amenities. Crunch Fitness offers a diverse range of workouts including group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like HIIT and yoga. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions.

Top sites in Royal Palm Beach, FL are Calypso Bay Waterpark, Village Golf Club, and Lion Country Safari.

Population: 41,948 (2025). ZIP codes: 33411, 33414, 33470. Area codes: 561, 728. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Area: 11.70 sq mi (30.29 km²).

FAQs

Is Royal Palm Beach, FL a wealthy area?

Royal Palm Beach is an extremely ethnically-diverse village. The per capita income in Royal Palm Beach in 2018 was $37,463, which is middle-income relative to Florida, and upper-middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $149,852 for a family of four. However, Royal Palm Beach contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

How far is Royal Palm Beach, FL from the ocean?

The Palm Beaches are a vast place, with tremendous landscapes and startling beauty. As you travel west to adventure through the Florida Everglades' stunning scenery, Royal Palm Beach is a perfect place to begin. The inland village is about 15 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and a 30-minute drive from West Palm Beach.

Is Royal Palm Beach, FL a nice place to live?

Royal Palm Beach is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 38,874. Royal Palm Beach is in Palm Beach County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Royal Palm Beach offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Royal Palm Beach there are a lot of parks.

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Lion Country Safari

Calypso Bay Waterpark

Village Golf Club

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