Working in Jupiter or Juno Beach: Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Tequesta or Martin County?

If you are working in Jupiter or Juno Beach, you can live almost anywhere in the north county and keep the commute short. Palm Beach Gardens offers the widest range of golf, gated and new construction communities. Jupiter and Tequesta are the choice for buyers who want to be on or near the water, North Palm Beach and Juno Beach keep you close to US-1, and Martin County to the north offers a different pace and more land. Most commutes run on US-1, Alternate A1A, I-95 or the Turnpike.

This is my home turf. I live in Palm Beach Gardens, and north county commutes are some of the easiest in Palm Beach County because the job centers and the neighborhoods sit close together. That means you can choose by lifestyle first.

Where are the jobs in Jupiter and Juno Beach?

NextEra Energy, the parent company of Florida Power & Light, is headquartered in Juno Beach. Jupiter Medical Center is a major employer in Jupiter, and the research campus in Abacoa is home to Scripps Research and the Max Planck Florida Institute alongside FAU's Jupiter campus. Voloridge Investment Management, a quantitative investment firm headquartered in Jupiter, has acquired property at Harbourside Place and announced plans to add up to 200 high-tech jobs. The PGA Boulevard corridor in Palm Beach Gardens adds offices just to the south.

How do Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Tequesta compare?

• Palm Beach Gardens: Golf and club communities, gated neighborhoods and new construction, including Avenir. Club membership varies by community, so ask early whether it is required. PGA National, for example, lets you live there without joining.
• Jupiter: Waterfront on the Intracoastal and the Loxahatchee River, ocean access through the Jupiter Inlet, and neighborhoods ranging from established waterfront streets to newer planned communities. My guide on what to look for in a waterfront home covers dockage, seawalls and bridge clearance.
• Tequesta: A smaller village feel at the north edge of the county, close to the water and to Martin County. The village began in the 1950s as a planned community around the Tequesta Country Club, and Coral Cove Park and Blowing Rocks Preserve are close by. A typical weekday morning drive to the NextEra Energy headquarters in Juno Beach runs about 18 to 26 minutes. Heading south or east means crossing a bridge, so test that drive at the hour you will make it.
• North Palm Beach and Juno Beach: Quick US-1 and Alternate A1A access to the Juno Beach and PGA Boulevard offices. North Palm Beach is a village of about 5.8 square miles, with the Intracoastal Waterway running around it, the publicly owned North Palm Beach Country Club (a Jack Nicklaus Signature course) and Northlake Boulevard as its main commercial corridor. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, the only state park in Palm Beach County, is nearby. From North Palm Beach, the NextEra Energy headquarters in Juno Beach is about 7 to 12 minutes on a typical weekday morning, and downtown West Palm Beach is about 16 to 35 minutes.

For a Juno Beach office such as NextEra Energy, typical weekday morning drives run about 8 to 18 minutes from Palm Beach Gardens and about 12 to 24 minutes from Jupiter, based on Google Maps. Season and accidents can push those ranges longer.

If you are weighing the two biggest choices, my Jupiter vs Palm Beach Gardens cost-to-own comparison lays out what it actually costs to own in each.

Should you look at Martin County?

For a Jupiter job, Martin County is a real option. Hobe Sound, Stuart and Palm City sit just north of the county line, with US-1, I-95 and the Turnpike heading south. Buyers often look there for more land, a quieter setting or a different price point. Martin County has its own property tax rates and insurance considerations, so compare the full cost of owning, not just the price. My Martin County guide is a good starting point.

Which roads matter for a north county commute?

I-95 has exits at Northlake Boulevard, PGA Boulevard, Donald Ross Road and Indiantown Road, and the Turnpike has exits at PGA Boulevard and Indiantown Road. US-1 and Alternate A1A run closer to the coast and connect North Palm Beach, Juno Beach, Jupiter and Tequesta. Seasonal traffic picks up in the winter months, so test your drive at rush hour during season if you can.

What should you decide first?

• Water or golf? That one answer narrows the north county quickly.
• New construction or resale? New construction timelines may not match your start date, while resales can close sooner.
• Which side of I-95? East keeps you closer to US-1 and the water. West puts you closer to the Turnpike and many newer communities.
• Your closing date. If homestead for 2027 matters, read my guide on establishing Florida residency the year you relocate.

More guides for buyers relocating to Palm Beach County

• Moving to Palm Beach County for work: commutes and where to live
• How to establish Florida residency the year you relocate
• Working in Palm Beach Gardens: where to live
• Working in downtown West Palm Beach: where to live
• Working in Boca Raton: where to live
• Moving from New York, New Jersey or Connecticut for work
• Moving from California for work

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I live if I work in Juno Beach?

Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, Juno Beach, Jupiter and Tequesta all keep the commute short. US-1, Alternate A1A and I-95 connect them to the Juno Beach offices.

Is Martin County a good option for a Jupiter commute?

It can be. Hobe Sound, Stuart and Palm City are just north of the county line, with US-1, I-95 and the Turnpike heading south to Jupiter. Compare taxes and insurance along with price.

Do I have to join the club to live in a Palm Beach Gardens golf community?

It depends on the community. Some require membership and others make it optional. At PGA National, for example, membership is optional for residents.

Published: October 19, 2026