Jupiter, Florida is a highly desirable and rapidly growing West Palm Beach community. The 45,100 year-round residents enjoy rich history, culture, vibrant industry, and natural beauty that together provide an unequaled quality of life. The Village of Jupiter covers a 22 square mile area stretching from the Atlantic Ocean, west beyond I-95 and Florida's Turnpike to Riverbend Park. Nestled between the Village of Tequesta and the Town of Juno Beach, Jupiter's offers a small town feel with all the benefits of a dynamic West Palm Beach metropolitan region.

This is the premier area on the East Coast of the United States that enjoys the international reputation for guiding ships throughout the centuries. This location sticks out further into the Atlantic Ocean than any other point along the Florida coast. Because of this, it has been a landmark guiding ships of all kinds since the mid 1500's to the present. Today, as was done by early New World explorers, ships consider this an important point when planning their routes to Central and South America. The old maps found in Latin American seaports contain this "Punta" or point clearly marked. This unique geographical location has played a historical role throughout the centuries.

Rich in history this area has grown into a wonderful small community that encourages outdoor activities throughout its parks, sports activities, residential areas along the waterways, and the many miles of water that meander through the communities. Jupiter is famous for its beautiful beaches, the Loxahatchee River and the Intracoastal Waterway. The towns enjoy a vibrant cultural life as the home of the Loxahatchee River Historical Museum and several arts and entertainment festivals. Town and County parks provide recreational facilities for team sports, an aquatic center, and access ramps into the Intracoastal Waterway.

Located at the northern end of Palm Beach County, more than 700 businesses have found the Jupiter region an ideal place to do business including major employers like Florida Power & Light, Jupiter Medical Center, and Jupiter Beach Resort. One indicator of the strong economic health is the thriving commercial real estate sector. Numerous developers, management companies and leasing firms, serve the Jupiter region and report increasing demand for office and retail space. The area has also drawn numerous manufacturers, including Florida Pneumatic and Perry Slingsby Systems, both located in Jupiter Commerce Park. Also a leading medical equipment manufacturer, GE Marquette Medical Systems, which focuses on cardiology monitoring and testing systems, has made the community its home. The median household income for Jupiter is $54,945 a year.

The towns offer a wide mixture of family residential neighborhoods, condominium and upscale waterfront communities that attract young families, professionals, retirees and seasonal residents. Real estate to date has been a great investment in Jupiter. According to statistics from the National Association of Realtors, for the second quarter of 2004 the following figures are for Jupiter's two zip codes: 33458's average price of a home came in at $354,600, an increase of 36.23% from a year ago. 283 homes sold during the second quarter, which is an increase of 31.02% from a year ago, with an average market time of 62 days at 96% of asking price. 33477's average price of a home came in at $560,400, an increase of 26.20% from a year ago. 241 homes sold during the second quarter, which is an increase of 47.85% from a year ago, with an average market time of 84 days at 93.9% of asking price.

Situated just 90 miles north of Miami, Jupiter could easily lay claim to being Florida's St. Tropez. Jupiter has all those things that you would expect to find in a South Florida coastal community, including great fishing, abundant golf and tennis, beautiful beaches, many parks and various other recreational activities. But Jupiter also offers its residents some fairly refined pleasures and entertainment. You can find an excellent selection of restaurants, from sophisticated waterfront dining, with spectacular views of the lighthouse and ocean, to small, intimate local restaurants that feature everything from BBQ to French cuisine.

Jupiter offers high quality educational opportunities from preschool through post-graduate degrees. The area is served by the 15th largest public school district in the United States as well as many fine private and parochial schools. There are eight colleges, universities and vocational colleges within a 50-mile radius of the area. The Public School District is the largest employer in Palm Beach County with 156 schools. The Palm Beach County School District offers many progressive educational programs for grades K-12 as well as adult community education programs. Evidence of the School District's commitment to quality education can be found in the broad scope of its educational programs in the arts, technology and overall academic achievement. The district is also committed to the growing use of technology in education, and currently has more than 40,000 computers being used in its schools.

Jupiter is an ideal place to live, work, raise a family or retire! If you are considering moving here, or would like more information, please feel free to request a "Free relocation information" today!