What BestPlaces Users Say about West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Florida is a popular place for both tourists and residents alike. It boasts beautiful beaches, year-round warm weather, and a vibrant downtown area. However, like any city, it also has its drawbacks. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in West Palm Beach, I have included some excerpts from user reviews on BestPlaces.net.
According to user "Jasmine," West Palm Beach is a "great place to live" with "plenty of things to do." She mentions the city's "beautiful parks and beaches" as well as its "diverse food scene." However, she also notes that the cost of living is high and traffic can be a major issue.
Another user, "Mark," has mixed feelings about West Palm Beach. He mentions the "gorgeous weather and scenery," but also points out the "massive amount of traffic" and "lack of job opportunities" as major downsides. He adds that the city is "not very pedestrian-friendly" and that "crime can be a problem in certain areas."
On the other hand, user "Kelly" highly recommends West Palm Beach. She describes it as a "tropical paradise" with a "laid-back vibe." She also mentions the "friendly and welcoming community" and the "numerous outdoor activities" available. However, she does mention that housing prices can be steep and that the city can feel "overcrowded" during peak tourist season.
One user, "Mike," has a more negative view of West Palm Beach. He mentions the "constant construction" and "lack of affordable housing" as major complaints. He also notes that the city can feel "too touristy" and that the "nightlife scene is lacking."
In conclusion, while West Palm Beach offers many attractive features, it also has its share of drawbacks. High cost of living, traffic, and crime seem to be common concerns among reviewers. However, others appreciate the city's warm climate and diverse culture. Ultimately, whether or not West Palm Beach is the right place to live will depend on individual preferences and priorities.
based on 51 ReviewsGet to know West Palm Beach with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited West Palm Beach
They Want Our Money But Don't Want Us-Buyer Beware - 8/30/2008
I have lived in West Palm Beach for a year and moved here from NY state. All you New Yorkers: DO NOT MOVE HERE!! Call this fair warning. They hate us here and make that known everywhere you go. The workplace is a joke with pays that are obscene. I was making 45.00 an hour on Long Island but was offered 12.00 for the same job. This is an "At Will" work state. They fire and hire workers in a seemingly indiscriminate way higgledeepiggledee without fair warning or within reason. Permanent jobs are almost nonexistent. This is a hustler's state.
In addition make no mistake about it this is a racist, homophobic, sexist part of the world. Blacks still live a segregated life here and are treated more than badly. The treatment is both subtle and blatant.
Crime is very high here although I have not run into any of it personally. People in houses have had problems with home invasion and theft in my neighborhood.
Security companies are made up of mostly
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WPB Devoid of Culture - 8/24/2008
For anyone thinking of moving to WPB it is NOT an exciting place to live. I have been in FL all of my life (30 yrs) and in West Palm Beach for the last six years. Summers are horrible: it is as hot and humid as a sauna, everything slows down because it is not the "season", and it rains every day. Throw in the possibility of hurricanes too.
As far as nightlife and culture, you can find some but there is lack of class, sophistication and there is level of "cheese" accepted that would not fly for a second in a more urbane setting like San Francisco or Manhattan.
Learn to speak Spanish too and be ready for the slow pace that comes with some of the cultures that permeate this area.
All in all, WPB is banal, homogenized and completely devoid of interesting culture.
PS-I've been trying to sell my home and move out of FL forever! WPB is okay if you're into the suburbs and having to drive 20 minutes to get anywhere half way
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Housing - 7/25/2008
Some residential properties are substandard and all are over-priced for sale.
City services to this neighborhood are delivered poorly as compared with other neighborhoods in West Palm
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Looking to get out - 7/12/2008
My family and I are looking to get out of Florida it is too crowded and congested. People don't know how to drive, and unless you have money there is no nice places to live. Yes, the beaches (Jupiter Beach) are nice and the SUN is HOTTT. My husband is born here in West Palm and has watched it get way over grow. Well that is just our
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West Palm Beach - 6/9/2008
I've lived here a year and a half. I moved from Chicago, a world-class city, to be closer to my family. It's pretty here and most of the year the weather is nice. However, it's also a lot of boring suburban sprawl with little culture and a lot of closed minded people. I'm looking to get
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Fun Things To Do In West Palm Beach - 5/17/2008
The list is endless. We have an incredibly diverse cultural, recreational, and arts community. Our convention center is relatively new and very modern. We are soon getting a hotel connected to the convention center as well. Our downtown is undergoing a "renovation". The new City Center with the ultimate library will be finished next year. The new waterfront project, which will open up the intercoastal for recreational use, has been started. We have several "neighborhood" theatres, an enormous shopping district which combines the 1950s style of downtown shopping on Clematis Street with the modern concept of a pedestrian shopping mall at City Place. We have weekly street festivals and concerts and the several huge venues throughout the year including the Palm Beach Boat Show, Sunfest, Mardi Gras Festival and First Night. This is truly an exceptional place to
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gorgeous - 12/12/2007
For anyone who loves warm (hot) weather, this is the place to
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Pretty but unaffordable - 8/31/2007
West Palm Beach has beautiful views:lakes, fountains, nice parks, places to bring your kids to(zoos, museums, theaters).NO SNOW! Love the weather, I'd rather be a little hot than be cold. We don't have 100 degrees like in other states. Pretty decent driving distance to work, not a lot of traffic compared to other major US cities. Fresh air. Lots of golfviews. Wildlife.I love this place but I got to move out. The housing prices are ridiculously overpriced--fueled by greed in the real estate, but income has stagnated. I'm also concerned about the increase in crime and and all these gangs spreading around like cancer. Not enough good
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Contrary to belief. . . - 7/26/2007
I grew up in West Palm Beach my whole life, Crime has actually gone down. You generally know where to not travel if you want to stay away from the crime. Obviously, you don't want to be caught on a street like Tamarind Ave. downtown, but I've got lost when I was younger there, driving around in a Range Rover, and no harm came to me at all. The people are very nice, even though they may look a bit scary. You can't judge the people with where they live. Downtown for example, you have low income housing and 2 miles east you have multi-million dollar houses on the Island of Palm
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