Who moves to Boca Raton, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Palm Beach County, FL, home of Boca Raton, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 64,010from other US counties
- Moved out
- 65,206to other US counties
- Net
- −1,196more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 676tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 12,296 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 4,446 |
| St. Lucie County, FL (Port St. Lucie) | 1,842 |
| Nassau County, NY | 1,556 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 1,145 |
| New York County, NY | 1,127 |
| Martin County, FL | 1,066 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 991 |
| Kings County, NY | 933 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 930 |
| Westchester County, NY (Yonkers) | 785 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 748 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 8,797 |
| St. Lucie County, FL (Port St. Lucie) | 6,407 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 2,634 |
| Martin County, FL | 2,317 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 1,713 |
| Brevard County, FL (Palm Bay) | 1,061 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 916 |
| New York County, NY | 746 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 726 |
| Polk County, FL (Lakeland) | 676 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 654 |
| Indian River County, FL | 500 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 27,294 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Florida and 36,716 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Nassau County, NY | 1,556 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 1,145 |
| New York County, NY | 1,127 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 991 |
| Kings County, NY | 933 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 930 |
| Westchester County, NY (Yonkers) | 785 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 748 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 1,713 |
| Brevard County, FL (Palm Bay) | 1,061 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 916 |
| New York County, NY | 746 |
| Polk County, FL (Lakeland) | 676 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 654 |
| Marion County, FL | 488 |
| Osceola County, FL (Kissimmee) | 467 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Boca Raton come from?
Most people moving into Palm Beach County, FL come from nearby counties, led by Broward County, FL (12,296 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Nassau County, NY.
Where do people leaving Boca Raton move to?
The top destination is Broward County, FL (8,797 people). Farther away, the most popular is Orange County, FL.
Are more people moving to Boca Raton or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 64,010 people moved into Palm Beach County, FL from elsewhere in the US and 65,206 moved out, a net loss of 1,196 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Boca Raton.