Boca Raton, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 78,895 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Climate
Temperatures stay quite warm throughout the year, but during hurricane season a good deal of rain gets dropped on the city.
Geography
Boca Raton is situated north of Miami and south of Palm Beach.
Cultural Attractions
The Boca Raton Museum of Art, established in the 1940s by some residents of Boca, has a permanent collection of more than 4,000 pieces.
Recreation
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, opened when George Morikami donated 200 acres in honor of his home country of Japan, is now a large complex honoring all things Japanese.
Historical
During World War II, the Army established the only wartime radar training facility in Boca Raton.
| Population [details] | 78,895 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 59.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 431.17 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 46.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 65.75 °F/44.57 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 89.48 °F/70.7 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 62.88 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 85 |
| Cost of living [details] | 100.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (284.91 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | FORT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL (21.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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