History of Jupiter, FL

The sunny town of Jupiter is located in Florida’s coveted Palm Beach County. The town was initially known for the lighthouse that was built on its inlet. The area’s population has steadily grown since its inception, and it became home to 145 residents by 1900. It was during this period when the first schools were established in the town.

Early Jupiter, Fl residents would use boats to transport children across the river and get them to school every day. However, this practice would be short-lived as bridges were built on top of the river as the area grew.

This town was connected to other towns in Florida via rail and boats during its early years. In 1926 a federal highway was built to connect Jupiter to Miami. A new bridge was also built over the Loxahatchee River during the highway’s development.

Best Areas To Live In Jupiter

This is a hard topic to answer with so many great communities to choose from in Jupiter, Fl it would boil down to the lifestyle you are accustomed to and what type of activities you are most interested in whether it be golfing at one of the many courses in the area or would you rather live within walking distance to the local restaurants either in Abacoa or Harbourside Place on the intracoastal where you can dine and watch the yachts and sport fishing boats coming back after a long day of fishing or enjoying the sand bars nearby. 

Some things to consider when moving to Jupiter is what type of home or property you are looking to buy and choices you should consider are Single Family Homes, Gated Communities, Waterfront Properties, Townhomes and or Golf Course Communities or maybe you are looking for a home on acreage then you should consider Jupiter Farms.

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Fun Places To Visit In Jupiter

There are many area attractions and fun places to visit when visiting or while living in Jupiter, Fl including going to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, you could go to Spring Training game at Roger Dean Stadium and you could walk to every game when you live in the Abacoa community and after eating hot dogs and throwing down some cold ones you could head over to U-Tiki Beach for some tasty appetizers and martinis and watch the boats cruising past you on the Loxahatchee River for an evening cruise.

Fun Places To Take The Children

Now if you want to get the kids excited you could take them to turtle hatching walk and then after you get to see the turtles hit the beach you should enjoy one of 4 parks located in Jupiter , Fl including Carling Park, Ocean Cay Park, Jupiter Beach Park and Riverbend Park.  If you are interested in or want to learn more about marine life you should visit River Center but regardless of what you like the most you can find plenty of activities for the entire family to enjoy in Jupiter, Fl.

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Cost Of Living In Jupiter

The cost of living in Jupiter is higher than most and you will find an average of a 22% higher cost than the average in Florida with a median home price near $373,000.00 but not you should consider that some of the most expensive homes that are sold in the Palm Beach County area are located in Jupiter.  While housing cost is almost 62% higher than the national average most should consider that Florida has no State Income tax and Florida has a Save Your Homes Exemption to keep your property taxes from increasing no more than 3% per year as long as its your primary home.  If you are relocating from the Broward County or Miami area the cost of living seems to be only a little higher overall but the laid back life style Jupiter, Fl offers is what draws residents to the area.

Relocating To Jupiter Florida

If you are considering a move to the the Jupiter area and you have questions about buying or renting a home or property in Jupiter or the Palm Beaches I would love to help you and your family find the perfect home in one of the many communities that I am sure you can make your forever home.  Regardless of where you live currently I can help make your transition and move to Jupiter, Fl painless and stress free.  Please call me today if you have any questions @ 954.684.3664 or Call David J Rogers with Rogers Realty Group