Working in Palm Beach Gardens: Where Should You Live?

If you are taking a job in Palm Beach Gardens, start with which side of the city your office is on. West of the Turnpike, near PGA National Commerce Park and Northlake Boulevard, you are close to Avenir, PGA National and newer gated communities. East along PGA Boulevard toward US-1, you are closer to The Gardens Mall, the Intracoastal and established club communities, with North Palm Beach and Jupiter a short drive away. PGA Boulevard, Northlake Boulevard, I-95 and Florida's Turnpike carry most commutes. If you are relocating from out of state, also plan your closing around December 31, 2026, because Florida residency by that date matters under Amendment 3.

This is where I live and where I work. I live in Avenir, our office is on PGA Boulevard, and I have been helping buyers and sellers here since 1989. Palm Beach Gardens is the city I recommend first to many people relocating for work, because the offices, the shopping and the golf and club communities are all close together.

Where are the jobs in Palm Beach Gardens?

Carrier Global lists its principal executive offices at 13995 Pasteur Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. In April 2026, AMPERA, which is developing thorium-based microreactor systems, opened its world headquarters in the Gardens Innovation Center at PGA National Commerce Park. AMPERA has said it plans to add 100 positions by the end of 2026 and has a goal of about 2,500 positions within five years. The PGA Boulevard corridor adds offices, medical practices, retail and restaurants, and NextEra Energy's headquarters in Juno Beach is just to the north.

How do the Palm Beach Gardens areas compare?

• Avenir: A 4,752-acre master-planned community along Northlake Boulevard in western Palm Beach Gardens, with more than 2,400 acres set aside as natural lands. Builders have included Kolter Homes, Toll Brothers, DiVosta, GL Homes, Akel Homes, K. Hovnanian and Kenco Communities, so this is where much of the city's new construction is. My Avenir guide covers the clubhouses and the different neighborhoods, and which Avenir builder is right for you compares the builders.
• PGA National: Home to PGA National Resort, which has five 18-hole championship courses. The Champion course hosts the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic. Membership is optional for residents, and the commerce park where AMPERA is located is right next door.
• Established club communities: Old Palm, BallenIsles, Mirasol and Frenchman's Reserve are among the city's established golf and club communities. Club membership rules differ from one community to the next, so ask early whether it is required and what it costs.
• East Palm Beach Gardens and PGA Boulevard: Condos and homes closer to US-1 and the Intracoastal, near The Gardens Mall (anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's and Macy's) and the PGA Commons dining district. My guide on what to look for in a waterfront home covers dockage, seawalls and bridge clearance if you want to be on the water.

If you are weighing new construction against a resale, read Avenir new construction or Palm Beach Gardens resale. New construction timelines may not match your start date, while resales can usually close sooner.

Should you look at Jupiter, North Palm Beach or Martin County?

Yes, if the water or a different pace matters more to you than being minutes from the office. North Palm Beach sits just east along US-1 and the Intracoastal, and Jupiter and Tequesta are a short drive north. Martin County is farther north, with more land and its own property tax rates and insurance considerations. My Jupiter vs Palm Beach Gardens cost-to-own comparison shows what it costs to own in each, and my Martin County guide is a good place to start for the north.

Which roads matter for a Palm Beach Gardens commute?

PGA Boulevard runs east and west through the center of the city, and Northlake Boulevard runs past Avenir on the west side. I-95 has exits at Northlake Boulevard, PGA Boulevard and Donald Ross Road, and Florida's Turnpike has an exit at PGA Boulevard. PGA National Commerce Park is close to Florida's Turnpike near PGA National Resort, so living west of I-95 usually keeps that drive short. Seasonal traffic picks up in the winter months, so test your drive at rush hour, in season if you can.

Why does December 31, 2026 matter if you are moving here?

Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on November 3, 2026, and it takes effect January 1, 2027. The homestead exemption for non-school property taxes rises to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, with inflation adjustments after that. School taxes are not changed. People who are permanent Florida residents as of December 31, 2026 are eligible for the larger exemption. People who become residents after that start with the existing exemption and become eligible for the larger one beginning in their fifth year of homestead exemption.

Homestead is based on owning and living in the home on January 1, so a buyer who wants the exemption for 2027 needs to close and move in by December 31, 2026. That does not leave much time. My guide on how to establish Florida residency the year you relocate walks through the steps, and here is how buyers close before year end. This is general information, not tax advice, so talk with your tax advisor about your situation.

What should you decide first?

• Which side of I-95? West puts you closer to the Turnpike, PGA National Commerce Park and the newer communities. East keeps you closer to US-1, the mall and the water.
• Golf, club or neither? That one answer narrows Palm Beach Gardens quickly.
• New construction or resale? Match the builder's timeline to your start date before you fall in love with a floor plan.
• Your closing date. If the larger homestead exemption matters to you, work backward from December 31, 2026.

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 Jupiter or Juno Beach: 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 at PGA National Commerce Park?

PGA National, Avenir and the other communities west of I-95 keep that commute short, since the commerce park is close to Florida's Turnpike near PGA National Resort. Test the drive on PGA Boulevard or Northlake Boulevard at the hour you will make it.

Where is AMPERA's headquarters?

AMPERA opened its world headquarters in the Gardens Innovation Center at PGA National Commerce Park in Palm Beach Gardens in April 2026.

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.

Does Amendment 3 matter if I move to Palm Beach Gardens in 2027?

Yes. People who are Florida residents as of December 31, 2026 are eligible for the larger homestead exemption on non-school taxes. People who become residents later start with the existing exemption and become eligible for the larger one beginning in their fifth year of homestead exemption. Talk with your tax advisor about your situation.

Published: November 14, 2026