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By the Numbers Paradise Found

Ten reasons why Palm Beach County is more popular (and prosperous) than ever before

By Kristen Desmond LeFevre

1Florida’s ranking above the other 49 states as the number one destination for

Americans who relocated in 2020.

Nearly 333,000 Americans moved to Florida last year alone.

3,200 Restaurants (and 2 James Beard Award-winning chefs) mean that you can get your foodie fix whther you frequent Michelin-starred restaurants or you prefer mom-and-pop eateries.

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Daily non-stop arrivals and departures to 34 destinations at the Palm Beach International Airport— ranked #7 by Condé Nast Traveler in its list of best airports. It’s true that you can go anywhere from here.

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The amount residents pay in state income taxes. Florida is one of only seven states that boast no state income tax.

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Degrees is our average year-round temperature, which means winters filled with thrills (and almost no chills).

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Cultural venues to expand your horizons. From the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts to West Palm Beach’s nationally renowned Antique Row to the famous Norton Art Museum, you can’t go wrong.

47 Miles of beaches for all the sunbathing, surfing, and sandcatle-building you can handle.

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Golf courses to play a round (or two). From private championship courses to public par-threes, many of Palm Beach County’s courses have been designed by some of golf’s greats.

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Distinct cities and towns that make up Palm Beach County, giving our area its diverse vibe—from the glitz of Boca Raton to the glam Palm Beach to the laidback salt life in Jupiter (and beyond).

44 billionaire households and 71,000 millionaire households are

part of the reason why financial firms have floked to South Florida from New York, transforming West Palm Beach into Wall Street South.

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