Boca Raton Ranked One of Best Towns to Live in Florida
By: Pedro Heizer
Over the years, Boca Raton has had its share of national spotlight. From the Presidential Debate in 2012, to the Boca Raton Bowl last year, all eyes have been in Boca Raton.
It’s no surprise then that Boca Raton continues to live up to its motto of “place to live, work, and play”.
Last week, the website niche.com came out with its list of best places to live in Florida, and Boca Raton ranked second behind Sarasota. Nationally, Boca was ranked as the 72nd best town to live in the Unites States.
In Florida, Boca was ranked ahead of cities like Vero Beach, Melbourne, Fort Myers, and Daytona Beach.
According to niche.com, the Best Towns ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability and quality of life of an area at the town level. This grade takes into account key factors of a location, including school ratings, crime rates, housing, employment, community, and things to do, in an attempt to measure the overall quality of an area.
The rankings exclude suburbs and cities with over 100,000 residents. On niche.com, Boca is considered a “Small City” with its population of 86,671.
In niche.com’s grades, the one which is weighted the most is the “Things To Do”, which is 20% of the final score. Boca Raton had a grade of A+. Boca also received a grade of A+ in “Easiest Commute”, “Health and Fitness”, “Outdoor Activities”, and “Weather”.
It’s not secret Boca Raton has great schools, and niche.com made it known by giving the city a B+ in education. According to the site, the grade incorporates the average Niche.com K-12 overall grade for every public school serving the area, where each school is weighted by the number of students it serves.
“The weather is this area is great most of the time,” reads one of the reviews on the website. “I live in South Florida, and it’s usually known for its great weather throughout the year. The beaches are beautiful and not too far of a drive.”
