Located in Palm Beach County
Agriculture is at the heart of Belle Glade, a city more than 16,000 in South Florida founded in the 1920s as an epicenter for growing and processing crops. Today, sugarcane and vegetables are still grown near the town and serve as the lynchpin of the local economy. “It's just a small town, a good place to raise kids,” says Teresa Sullivan, an associate with RE/MAX Prestige Realty.
The heart of the city's agricultural industry is the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, a refinery that harvests 500 acres of sugarcane and produces 350,000 tons of raw sugar daily. Sullivan says sugarcane season lasts from around October to April, and the roads can be filled with trucks delivering the crop. And while the refinery does produce some smells, “for the most part, you don’t really notice it,” says Sullivan.
The median price for homes in Belle Glade is about $312,000, below the state and national median. Ranch-style homes and bungalows are prevalent in the area, while land is also for sale. Sullivan says that new construction is occurring in Belle Glade, but many homes are older and can vary in size and condition.
The Palm Beach County School District serves Belle Glade and has a B-plus rating on Niche. Private schools are also in the city, including Glades Day School, which offers K through 12 programs and has a B-plus rating. Palm Beach State College also has a campus in Belle Glade.
Airport Park has a baseball field, playground and racquetball court. The Lakeshore Civic Center in downtown Belle Glade has a basketball court, gym and swimming pool. Torry Island has a campground and marina and is a popular spot for birdwatching and fishing on Lake Okeechobee. To the east of Torry Island is the Belle Glade Municipal Golf Course, an 18-hole layout designed by PGA legend Gary Player. In downtown, the Lawrence E. Will museum highlights the area’s local history and features exhibits on agriculture and famous football players from the region.
Dining and shopping options here are clustered downtown, primarily along Main Street and Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. The Banyan Tree Breakfast Bar has breakfast and lunch items. Martin’s Tacos has served Mexican street food in Belle Glade since 2009. Downtown Belle Glade has several small clothing and jewelry stores, but grocery stores like Winn Dixie and Bowling Supermarket are on Main Street. The Lakeside Medical Center has an emergency room to the north of downtown.
Palm Tran runs a local bus service, connecting Belle Glade to other areas along Lake Okeechobee. Route 98 connects the city to West Palm Beach to the east. The closest airport is Palm Beach International, over 40 miles east. Residents must also be mindful of hurricanes, as South Florida was impacted by several storms in 2024.
Crime statistics for Belle Glade were not readily available.
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Douglas Jackson
Vylla Home
(772) 732-4871
48 Total Sales
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$50K - $151K Price Range
Jeff Tricoli
KW Reserve Palm Beach
(561) 898-0458
1,745 Total Sales
1
$40,000 Price
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Paula Koke
Coldwell Banker Realty
(561) 823-6302
35 Total Sales
2
$220K - $230K Price Range
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Antonella Zervopoulos
LPT Realty, LLC
(772) 348-2545
71 Total Sales
1
$35,000 Price
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Melissa Anderson
RE/MAX Prestige Realty/RPB
(561) 467-7549
19 Total Sales
1
$279,500 Price
Aquanas Brown
BLAIR REALTY GROUP INC
(866) 647-2546
19 Total Sales
1
$117,500 Price
On average, homes in Belle Glade, FL sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belle Glade, FL over the last 12 months is $189,000, down 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,295 - $1,895 per month
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