The neighborhood
North Palm Beach is a waterfront village on the Intracoastal Waterway just north of the Lake Worth Inlet, developed around the yacht club, golf, and a series of marina communities. It offers the Palm Beach County waterfront at a quieter, more residential pace than the island.
The village was planned in the 1950s around golf and water, and its character is still defined by the village-owned country club, the waterfront condominium towers, and the gated community of Old Port Cove with its marina.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park sits at the village's northern edge, and the marinas, the yacht club, and the nearby inlet make boating a way of life. Daily needs are minutes away in Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach.
The housing mix spans single-family homes on the water, golf-adjacent lots, and condominiums with boat slips, giving buyers a range of entry points into the northern Palm Beach County waterfront. Inventory is limited and the market is stable.
What to know
The character of North Palm Beach.
Yacht club
The village's social and boating center.
Intracoastal towers
Waterfront condos along the Intracoastal.
Quiet village
A calm, established character north of the island.
Tightly held
Limited inventory in a well-kept community.
City & community overview
North Palm Beach at a glance.
North Palm Beach is an incorporated village of about 13,300 residents on the Intracoastal Waterway just north of the Lake Worth Inlet, planned in the 1950s around golf and the water. It is a stable, residential waterfront community: the village-owned country club, marina communities like Old Port Cove and Marina del Mar, waterfront condominium towers, and tree-lined streets of single-family homes. MacArthur Beach State Park anchors the northern edge.
North Palm Beach's population was estimated at 13,319 as of July 1, 2025 (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Vintage 2025), up from about 13,150 at the 2020 Census.
Neighborhoods & districts
- Old Port Cove, the gated waterfront community with a marina
- Marina del Mar and the waterfront condominium towers
- The country club district around the golf course
- The interior single-family streets near the schools
- The canals and waterways of the village's waterfront
History
North Palm Beach was developed in the 1950s by John D. MacArthur, who saw the northern county's waterfront as the next Florida. The village incorporated in 1956, and the country club, the marinas, and the planned residential streets grew around his vision. The village has kept that postwar, waterfront-suburban character ever since.
Commercial districts & employment
North Palm Beach has a small commercial core along US-1 and shops along Northlake Boulevard, but the village is primarily residential. Residents shop, dine, and work in Palm Beach Gardens to the north and West Palm Beach to the south.
Accessibility & getting around
North Palm Beach sits on the coast at the junction of US-1, Northlake Boulevard, and PGA Boulevard, with I-95 and the Florida Turnpike minutes west. Palm Beach International Airport is about 25 minutes south.
Market overview
The North Palm Beach market, in numbers and context.
Figures below are drawn from the cited sources and reporting periods. Markets move, so treat any number as a snapshot, not a promise. We verify current activity, comparable sales, and pricing for the specific property you are considering.
Median home sale price
$510,000
Redfin, three months ending May 2026, down 4.7% YoY
Median sale price (Sept 2026)
$529,900
Movoto market trends
Single-family median (Sept 2026)
~$1.08M
MLS via PBP Real Estate, 5 closings, small sample
Housing mix
Condos, homes & waterfront
Townhomes and condominiums anchor the median; single-family and waterfront trade higher
Typical days on market
Not consistently published
Contact for current information
Waterfront premium
Wide spread
Intracoastal, Old Port Cove, and marina properties trade well above the village median
North Palm Beach's headline median was about $510,000 for the three months ending May 2026 (Redfin, down 4.7% year over year), with Movoto's September 2026 figure at $529,900. That median is condo- and townhome-weighted: MLS data put the September 2026 single-family median near $1.08 million, though on only five closings.
The village's real premium sits on the water. Intracoastal homes, Old Port Cove, and the marina communities trade well above the citywide medians, and that waterfront has held its value through the market's broader moves.
Days-on-market and inventory data are not consistently published at village level. For the property you are considering, we verify current comparables in the same building or street. Contact for current information.
Data source
Redfin; Movoto; Palm Beach County MLS via PBP Real Estate
Reporting period
Three months ending May 2026 through Sept 2026
Updated
October 2026
Where to look
Neighborhoods and communities in North Palm Beach.
Each area has its own character, housing stock, and price point. We verify gated status, waterfront access, and association details for the specific property you are considering, since these vary street by street.
Old Port Cove
The gated waterfront community on the Intracoastal with a marina, pools, and security, among the village's most established addresses.
Marina del Mar & the waterfront towers
The marina-area condominium developments along the waterway, with boat slips, water views, and a resort-style social life.
The country club district
The homes around the village-owned North Palm Beach Country Club, many with golf or lake views.
The interior single-family streets
The quiet, well-established neighborhoods of the village's interior, close to the schools and the club.
The Intracoastal & canal frontage
The waterfront homes and slips along the village's eastern waterways, with direct boating access.
Luxury opportunities
Luxury real estate in North Palm Beach.
North Palm Beach's luxury market is waterfront and club living at a quieter scale than the island: Intracoastal homes, the gated Old Port Cove community, marina condominiums, and the country club district. The village offers the northern county's water lifestyle at a more accessible entry than Palm Beach, with the premium waterfront product beginning in the seven figures.
Property types
- Intracoastal and waterfront single-family homes
- Gated community homes in Old Port Cove
- Marina condominiums with boat slips
- Golf and lake-view homes near the country club
- Waterfront townhomes and villas
- Renovated mid-century single-family homes
What buyers should evaluate
- Water depth, dock size, and Intracoastal access
- Flood zone, elevation, and insurance on the coast
- Association fees, reserves, and rules in the condo and gated communities
- Club membership and the country club district
- The waterfront premium versus interior values
- Resale evidence in the same building or street
Lifestyle
How people actually live in North Palm Beach.
City Guide
Lifestyle, dining & recreation
Living well in North Palm Beach.
The beaches, parks, dining, shopping, and culture that shape day-to-day life here. We list established places and districts; confirm hours and current programming before you visit.
MacArthur Beach State Park
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park at the village's northern edge preserves some of the county's most natural beach and coastal habitat.
North Palm Beach Country Club
The village-owned club with golf, tennis, dining, and social life at the center of the community.
Old Port Cove & the marinas
The gated community and its marina on the Intracoastal put boating at the door.
Palm Beach Gardens
The Gardens Mall, Downtown at the Gardens, and PGA Boulevard dining and shopping are minutes north.
The Lake Worth Inlet & Peanut Island
The inlet and Peanut Island are a short boat ride south of the village for boating and water sports.
Schools, healthcare & getting around
The essentials in North Palm Beach.
Schools
North Palm Beach is served by the School District of Palm Beach County. The village's schools include The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach, which covers the elementary and middle grades and feeds into William T. Dwyer High School, per the district's 2025-26 feeder patterns. Assignments are address-specific; we verify the feeder pattern for any property.
Healthcare
North Palm Beach is minutes from Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and from St. Mary's Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, with urgent care centers and pharmacies along US-1 and PGA Boulevard.
Transport & airports
North Palm Beach sits at the junction of US-1, Northlake Boulevard, and PGA Boulevard, with I-95 and the Florida Turnpike minutes west. Palm Beach International Airport is about 25 minutes south.
Waterfront, insurance & ownership
What to weigh before you buy in North Palm Beach.
North Palm Beach's Intracoastal, canal, and marina properties carry flood, insurance, and structural considerations that are central to every purchase. We review these for every property before you commit.
FEMA flood zones
The Intracoastal, canals, and waterfront areas lie within FEMA flood zones. We verify the current FEMA map and elevation certificate for the property you are considering.
Flood & homeowners insurance
Flood insurance is typically required for waterfront and coastal units and is separate from homeowners coverage. Premiums vary by zone, elevation, and construction.
Hurricane preparedness
We review impact glazing, roof systems, elevation, and, for condominiums, the building's reserve funding and post-storm assessment history.
Seawalls & docks
For Intracoastal and canal homes, we assess seawall integrity and dock condition, significant maintenance costs and resale factors.
Slips & marina rules
We verify slip ownership, dock permits, and marina fees for the boat you intend to keep at the property.
Condo association health
Association financials, reserves, and pending assessments are critical for the waterfront towers. We review the documents for every building you consider.
Community FAQ
North Palm Beach real estate FAQ.
The questions buyers and sellers ask most about North Palm Beach: the market, condos, new construction, waterfront, schools, lifestyle, and the specifics of buying and selling here. Every answer reflects how we actually work this neighborhood.
Browse all South Florida FAQsWhat is the real estate market like in North Palm Beach?
The village median was about $510,000 for the three months ending May 2026 (Redfin, down 4.7% year over year), condo- and townhome-weighted. Single-family MLS data put the September 2026 median near $1.08 million on a small sample. The Intracoastal, Old Port Cove, and marina properties trade well above the medians. Contact for current information.
Is North Palm Beach a good place for boating?
Yes. The village sits on the Intracoastal Waterway near the Lake Worth Inlet, with Old Port Cove, the marina communities, and waterfront homes offering slips and dock access. We verify slip ownership, water depth, and bridge clearances for the property you are considering.
What are the schools in North Palm Beach?
The village is served by the School District of Palm Beach County, with The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach covering elementary and middle grades and feeding into William T. Dwyer High School, per the 2025-26 feeder patterns. Assignments are address-specific; we verify the feeder pattern for any property.
How do North Palm Beach prices compare with Palm Beach?
Entry is far more accessible: the village median sits in the low $500,000s, and even the premium waterfront product begins in the seven figures rather than the eight. Buyers trade the island's glamour for a quieter, larger residential community with the same water at the door.
What is the lifestyle like in North Palm Beach?
The village centers on the water, the country club, and the state park: boating, golf, tennis, and beach walks, with Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach minutes away for dining, shopping, and work.
Is a condo a good option in North Palm Beach?
Condominiums anchor the village's median market, from the marina towers with slips to water-view buildings along the Intracoastal. We review each building's financials, reserves, and pending assessments before you commit, and verify comparables in the same building.
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