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What You Should Know About Riviera Beach, FL

Riviera Beach is one of the farthest northern suburbs of the Miami Metropolitan area. Due to the slope of the beach in that area, it is also the part of Miami that protrudes the most to the east. It is mainly known for its close association with the Atlantic Ocean, and maritime industries have been part of the foundation of this city for the entire time of its existence. Approximately 32,000 people live in this city, which makes it small by the standards of Palm Beach County.

What to do in Riviera Beach, FL.

Life in this city revolves around the Atlantic Ocean. There's a marina, a coast guard station, and the world famous Port of Palm Beach. The bridge that connects the two parts of town, Blue Heron Bridge, has a well-deserved reputation as one of the premiere beach diving sites in the world. Several parks and public areas also exist, including the MacArthur Beach Park just north of town on Singer Island. Families and children will enjoy the Rapids Water Park, a 42-acre array of water rides and attractions for the young.

Working in Riviera Beach, FL.

The city's economic life, like its social life, centers on the ocean. Many people work for the Coast Guard, at the marina, or on a boat somewhere. Beyond that, however, there is little local industry. Commuting is not particularly common in this city. Of the approximate quarter of the city population in the workforce, three out of every five work in Riviera Beach. This is unusual by either Florida or American standards. However, most of these opportunities are in low-paying work like retail, customer service, custodial, and similar trades. Car commuting is the most common, but Palm Tran, the Palm Beach County bus system, operates through the city and can connect residents to the metropolis at large.

Riviera Beach, FL. Neighborhoods

Riviera Beach is a rectangle approximately ten square miles in area, eight of them land and two water, divided vertically by a tidal estuary named Lake Worth and Interstate 95. It is bounded east by Singer Island, a large peninsular sandbar with many vacation homes and neighborhoods, and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. To the west, there is the Florida Turnpike and, past that, swamps and farms. The neighborhood along the strand spreads out along Ocean Drive, between the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park and the bridge on Blue Heron Boulevard. Condominiums, hotels, and vacation homes mark Ocean Drive.

On the other side of Lake Worth, the bridge is Broadway and the City Center. This neighborhood has a tremendous amount of commercial and retail activity, but there is also a wide spectrum of living accommodations. Everything from luxury beach condominiums to trailer parks are found in the City Center. Further to the west are the neighborhoods clustered around Congress Avenue and Barack Obama Highway. These areas are rich in history and tradition, but they have also endured some hard times in the recent past. Two other residential developments lie on the other side of Interstate 95 from the rest of the city: Haverhill and the enormous, luxurious Woodbine Apartments area.

Riviera Beach, FL. School District

The children of this area all attend school in the Palm Beach County School District. West Riviera Elementary, Lincoln Elementary School, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School serve the youngest children. At the same time, John F. Kennedy Middle School carries on the task of education and preparation for high school. Suncoast High School has been purposed as a "magnet" school, while Inlet Grove High School has maintained a more traditional approach. The Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy offers comprehensive grades 9-12 education within the city's precincts, and the Riviera Beach Maritime Academy teaches its students everything they'll ever need to participate in the nautical and boating trades. Students seeking specialized or secondary education will have the entirety of Palm Beach County to choose from, with no fewer than nine institutions of higher learning and all of Miami and the rest of Florida beyond.

Moving to Riviera Beach, FL. Resource Guide

City Government: The City of Riviera Beach website.

Water: Water utilities are available from the city.

Electricity: Power comes from the Florida Power and Light Company.

Parks and Recreation: The city maintains a directory of public parks and events.

Riviera Beach, FL. Housing

The median house price in this city is approximately $220,000. However, this does not consider the vast disparity between Singer Island and the mainland. The median home on Singer Island goes for about $500,000. This affects the local price averages enormously, especially since mainland housing costs about half the cost. Rentals on the mainland also cost about half of what it costs to rent a place on Singer Island. Riviera Beach offers more diversity in living arrangements than anywhere else in America. Costly and extremely inexpensive homes are both on the market.