But the popular perception that all the housing is high-end is simply not true. Estate homes are the rule rather than the exception. At the southern end of the island, you'll find 3,900 condominium units on the beach or the Intracoastal. They're located in 40 or 41waterfront buildings. Two condo complexes are Palm Beach Hampton and Sloan's Curve.
Empty land is rare and goes for premium prices.
Gordon says that Palm Beach offers both village ambience and high culture, a rare combination in Florida or anywhere. Average annual rainfall is slightly over 62 inches, but it doesn't snow. The tropical climate is enhanced by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, which are only about a mile offshore and help keep both water and air balmy. Average year-round temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The average July temperature is 89.6, but a comfortable 55.9 degrees in January.