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Lake Park, FL vs Palm Beach Gardens

Two popular FL suburbs of Miami, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
7/10
9/10
Commute to Miami
10 min
65 min
Median home price
$380K
$671K
Annual property tax
$5K
$7K
Walk score
80
38
Density
urban
suburban

Summary: Lake Park, FL leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to miami, median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Lake Park, FL

Lake Park, FL — a neighborhood/town in the Downtown Miami area.

walkable

Palm Beach Gardens

Ballentrae and other planned communities. PGA National Resort, Palm Beach County SD excellent schools, and a lifestyle built around golf, nature preserves, and the northern Palm Beach County lifestyle.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Lake Park, FL if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Miami
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Pick Palm Beach Gardens if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Drawn to the space character

Still deciding?

Burbia scores both Lake Park, FL and Palm Beach Gardens - and every other town in the Miami Area - based on your specific commute, budget, and priorities. Not a generic list.

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