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HistoryThe first known inhabitants of Boca Raton pronounced ( Boca Rah-tone) was the Tequesta Indians, who resided near the ocean for over 1,000 years until the eighteenth century. By the early 1900's Boca Raton had became an agricultural community known for its pineapple cultivation. The great land boom of the 1960's pushed the everglades and prior farmlands westward as Boca Raton's population grew to over 30,000 residents. By 1962 Florida Atlantic University was constructed on the old army base and a few years later in 1967 IBM made a new home in Boca Raton making history by developing the first personal computer in 1981. DescriptionToday the neighborhood is known for its affluent community and surrounded by beautiful beaches along its eastern shore. Boca is also home to the Caldwell Theatre Company and Gumbo Limbo which is an educational center. ResidentsThere are approximately 200,00 residents that reside in Boca and "West Boca". There are luxury waterfront properties with beautiful views of the Ocean, Country Club communities which offer many different amenities, condos and townhomes with pristine views. The average median income is $62,000 while the average home price is $300,000. Doctors, nurses and many professionals call Boca Raton home. Rental HousingBoca Raton rentals are appr. $1.00sq ft to $2.00sq ft. 63% of the homes are owned properties in Boca Raton, 20% are rental properties with only 14% being vacant. One bedroom, One bath apartments in Boca Raton have an average listing price of $937.00 per month based on the term of lease. Two bedrooms, two bath apartments average listing price is $1176.00 per month. There are pet-friendly apartments in Boca Raton to furnished apartments available to new residents in Boca Raton. Boca Raton House rentals range from $1332.00 per month for a one bedroom to $6753.00 per month for a four bedroom home depending on the location of the property in Boca Raton. For a growing family Boca Raton home rentals would be a great choice. Boca Raton condo rentals average sq. ft. price is $1.51 with the average median price beginning at 1550.00 per month. Many offer extra amenities such as a fitness center, 24-hour maintenance and high speed Internet, depending on location condo rentals can also have easy access to the turnpike. Fun StuffBoca Raton has so much to offer from, beautiful Sandy Beaches, boating and deep sea-fishing to broadway shows and ballet. Boca Raton's South Florida Science Museum offers interactive exhibits, an aquarium and planetarium. Inttracoastal waterways and sunshine year round makes Boca Raton a wonderful place to live. |
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