Juno Beach



  

History



Juno Beach was incorporated in 1953. The town mainly developed as a suburb of many of the other surrounding towns and grew up little by little as Palm Beach County grew in population. It has always been known for its beach attractions and touristy environment.


Description



Juno Beach is located on the eastern coast of Florida. It is just above Palm Beach and offers the famous tropical beach environment local to this region of Florida. The town size is actually very small as it only encompasses 2.65 square miles. 2.4 miles of Juno Beach is beach property. The towns recreational facilities are mainly lined up at the beach and have dune walkovers, showers, restrooms, and other practical or fun attractions and facilities to offer to the public. The town is an exclusive beach front location and a life there is sought after by many people.


Residents



Juno Beach is a residential community with a population of 3,656. This population also fluctuates seasonally as people come and go to the beach. The estimated median household income as of 2008 is just under $65,000. This is well above the state average which is just under $48,000. Many of the households in the area are single person households. The per capita income is impressively high with the average resident earning $60,482. Such high numbers are not uncommon for beach communities as beach property is much more valuable than regular property.


Rental Housing



Juno Beach condo rentals as well as Juno Beach home rentals are very popular due to the location of the town. Many of these properties house many families or individuals every year because of the seasonal characteristic of the town. The Juno Beach houses for rent will often attract individuals, families, or groups during the summer as vacation rentals for the season. The average amount of Juno Beach rentals is 3% lower than the state average. The median contract rent in 2008 was $1,864 with the lower quartile being $1,340 and the upper quartile being $2,229.


Fun Stuff



As is typical with beach towns, the cost of Juno Beach condo rentals or Juno Beach home rentals is higher in comparison with the state average. But this is because of the quality of life offered in such towns. Being so close to the golden Florida sun and the sandy white beaches is very appealing to the residents. The cool sea air and the lazy beach afternoons make life in Juno Beach a pleasure to live.

The Juno Beach Pier is a location that many residents enjoy year round. It is almost one thousand feet long and is visited by many residents and fishermen daily. The Juno Beach coastline also happens to be one of the highest density nesting areas for sea turtles in the world. The Loggerhead Marine Life Center is an organization dedicated to protecting the sea turtles and their eggs. The town also has a 12 acre lake right next to the town center with sidewalk, gazebos, and fountains for the publics enjoyment.