History
West Palm beach is the largest city in Palm Beach, Florida. A gentleman
by the name of Henry Flagler bought the land that would be known as
West Palm Beach for the modest sum of $45,000. It was purchased as a
place for the servants who worked in the nearby hotels to stay. Its
name was originally spelled as one long word but was later changed, as
it became the oldest municipality in the county. In the year 1960 Palm
Beach Mall was constructed. It was the areas first enclosed shopping
center making an even more desirable location to live in.
Description
The West Palm Beach of today consists of Historic districts that
include the Bel Air historic district and Northwood Hills historic
district. Their neighborhoods are filled with fabulous West Palm Beach
condo rentals. There is also the lively section of El Cid, which is
another historic section of the city. It is famous for its mission
style homes and its Mediterranean West Palm beach rentals.
Residents
Today West Palm Beach is the home to over 88,000 residents. There is an
equal ratio of men to women. The average age of most residents is
between the ages of 25 and 44 years old, with more 37 years old members
of the community. A median annual household income of $36,774 for
single working adults and $42.074 for families was last recorded. The
unemployment rate was last noted at 26% including individuals who were
18 years and younger and individuals over the age of 65.
Rental Housing
West Palm Beach offers potential tenants some of the finest West Palm
Beach apartment rentals in or around the city. There are lots of rental
properties to choose from including apartments and condos that have
such amenities as breathtaking views overlooking a sea of colorful
landscaping and tranquil swimming pools. If an apartment is not what
you are looking for West Palm Beach houses for rent will surely please.
There are loft styled apartments starting at $650 for 766 sq. ft to
$900 for over 1144 sq. ft. West Palm beach real estate rentals has
something for everyone. There is a range of different homes available
to potential renters including, condos, apartments, lofts or
single-family homes at an affordable price.
Fun Stuff
West Palm beach is crammed with fun and exciting things to do. The
carnival on the waterfront gives guests a taste of Caribbean life with
exotic food, and music gets people moving. There are also live concerts
every Sunday afternoon. For car enthusiast is an annual car show held
every first Saturday where viewers can pick out their favorite cars
with more than 250 to choose from. Authentic Cuban food is served at
restaurants like Havana. There is even something for wine enthusiasts
with the Wine Cellar bar and grill. For seafood lovers is the mouth
watering lobster dinner at E.R Bradley's Saloon. Nightlife is also
incredible in West Palm Beach with places to dance and enjoy life with
family and friends.
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