Palm Beach Gardens
Marsh Pointe and Timber Trace Elementary both rate 10/10. PGA National is in the backyard.
County
Palm Beach
Population
60,959
Why Here
Why Palm Beach Gardens?
Marsh Pointe and Timber Trace Elementary each hold a 10/10 GreatSchools rating
PGA National Resort, host of the annual Cognizant Classic PGA Tour event
The Gardens Mall, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and 160+ stores
Legacy Place, open-air dining and shopping anchored by Whole Foods
PGA National, BallenIsles, and Mirasol offer bundled golf, pools, and tennis within gated communities
15 minutes to Jupiter Beach, Palm Beach, and the Intracoastal
Jose's Take
Palm Beach Gardens is where I send families relocating from the Northeast who want good elementary schools and don't want to deal with a long commute to retail. Marsh Pointe and Timber Trace are two of the highest-rated public elementary schools in Palm Beach County. The Gardens Mall and Legacy Place handle most errands without leaving the city. The conversation I have with buyers who have high-school-aged kids is straightforward: PBG High is a 3/10, and they should budget Benjamin School or Oxbridge Academy into their monthly costs before committing.
Jose Costa
(954) 614-1351“We moved from Miami-Dade in 2022 and were skeptical. Everyone told us Palm Beach Gardens was for retirees. Then our kids started at Timber Trace and Marsh Pointe and we just stopped questioning it. The schools are something else.”
Homeowner in Palm Beach Gardens since 2022
The Community
Who lives in Palm Beach Gardens?
60,959
Population
51.8
Median Age
$106,947
Median Household Income
$83,250
Per Capita Income
73%
Owner-Occupied
27%
Renter-Occupied
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
What You'll Pay
What does your budget get you here?
Honest ranges, not the headline number on Zillow.
$350K – $550K
Golf Community Condos and Townhomes
Condos and townhomes in communities such as PGA National, The Club at Ibis, or BallenIsles, typically 1–3 bedrooms, 1,000–1,800 sq ft, with access to resort pools, fitness centers, and golf amenities. HOA fees in bundled golf communities can run $800–$1,200/month and meaningfully affect the true monthly cost, verify dues and included amenities before comparing to condo prices in other cities.
$550K – $850K
Single-Family Homes, Family Sweet Spot
Single-family homes in Evergrene, Bent Tree, Mirasol's non-golf sections, or newer northern subdivisions. Buyers find 3–4 bedrooms and 1,800–2,800 sq ft, private yards, and proximity to the 10/10-rated elementary schools. This bracket draws the most family buyers and moves faster than the condo tier.
$850K – $2.5M+
Premium Golf and Gated Communities
Larger homes in Mirasol, BallenIsles, Old Palm, and Alton's custom-home sections. Buyers find 4–6 bedrooms, 3,000+ sq ft, lake or golf course views, pools, and private club access. New construction at Alton covers the upper end; resale at Mirasol and BallenIsles offers more options across a wider price range within the tier.
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The Schools
Schools in Palm Beach Gardens
Ratings from GreatSchools.org. Always visit in person.
Marsh Pointe and Timber Trace Elementary both hold 10/10 GreatSchools ratings and offer gifted programming. Watson B. Duncan Middle is rated 8/10. Palm Beach Gardens High is rated 3/10, a metric weighted toward equity and proficiency across its full student population. The school does offer Cambridge International and AP tracks. Many families with high-school-aged children in PBG enroll at Benjamin School or Oxbridge Academy instead. Use the district's school locator to confirm attendance boundaries before making an offer.
Local Life
Around Palm Beach Gardens
Buying Here
Looking to buy in Palm Beach Gardens?
Marsh Pointe and Timber Trace at 10/10, PGA National out the back door, and The Gardens Mall and Legacy Place covering retail without a long drive. For families with elementary-age kids, the infrastructure case is strong. Buyers with teenagers need to do the high school math before committing.
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Looking to rent in Palm Beach Gardens?
Golf communities attract seasonal renters, mostly snowbirds renting 3–6 months while evaluating a permanent purchase. Apartment complexes along I-95 serve young professionals working across the county. About 27% of housing units are renter-occupied, and demand runs year-round.
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Thinking of selling in Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach Gardens inventory has grown, giving sellers more competition than in 2022–2023. Jose's free CMA shows where your home sits and what pricing strategy moves it at full value.
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About Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens is a planned city of 61,000 built around a championship golf identity that has grown into a full-service suburban community with a wide range of housing, from golf-community condos to newer single-family subdivisions. Marsh Pointe and Timber Trace Elementary are among the top-rated public elementary schools in Palm Beach County. The Gardens Mall, Legacy Place, and PGA Commons put retail and dining within the city without a highway drive. The trade-offs are real. The median resident age of 51.8 skews toward active adults and retirees; the energy is quieter than Jupiter, and the beach is a 15-minute drive rather than a walk. A family budget under $550,000 now buys a condo or older townhome rather than a move-in-ready single-family home with a yard, and HOA fees in golf communities add meaningfully to monthly costs. The high school carries a 3/10 GreatSchools rating, a real concern for families with teenagers, even accounting for its Cambridge and AP magnet programs. Many families with high-school-aged children in PBG supplement with Benjamin School, Oxbridge Academy, or other private options. For K–8 families, few cities in Palm Beach County can match the public school options at this price point.
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