Whispering Palms
Haitian flavors at Tata's Caribbean Kitchen
Residents don’t have to go far to enjoy authentic Haitian dishes at restaurants like Tata’s Caribbean Kitchen, a local favorite and Le Bon Gout Restaurant, which offers a variety of vegan options. Community efforts can be felt at businesses like “Above The Sea” Restaurant. This neighborhood soup kitchen is run by a pastor and local volunteers, offering seafood dishes for those in need. Those looking to shop grab groceries from Publix Super Market in the Lantana Shopping Center, while retail is done at the local Dollar General or the Walmart Supercenter, which sits just a mile east.
Unity Wall's murals
Residents can access nearby fitness amenities, like the Norman J. Wimbley Community Gymnasium. Many head to the facility to catch a youth or adult league basketball game, which is popular amongst locals. Just west sits John Prince Park, a staple for the area. Those visiting the park can stroll around Square Lake, explore its large playground and even camp along its 726 acres. Residents also enjoy fishing trips on the Intracoastal Waterway and taking walks along the Unity Wall on Wingfield Street. Originally built in 1954 and meant to segregate the community, local volunteers have since transformed the wall into a mural walkway, which aims to promote unity.
The homes of Whispering Palms
Lived-in residential roads run parallel to modest sidewalks through the Whispering Palms community. Lining these streets are modest front yards featuring palm trees and minimal landscaping. Atop each are cottage and ranch-style homes, with many sporting a colorful exterior reflecting the tropical locale. These homes were built in the mid to late 20th century and range in price from $250,000 to $460,000, depending on size and condition. Holt’s Lazyland, a family-owned mobile home and RV community, sits on the neighborhood's western edge and attracts snowbirds from across the country.
Lake Worth City events
Neighbors gather at Bryant Park for the Community Easter Egg Hunt in April. The event begins with the Easter Bonnet Parade, followed by live music and games while the little ones hunt for eggs. The city hosts several other events throughout the year, including beach bonfires and outdoor movie nights at Howard Park Field.
{rovided meals at Barton Elementary School
Young students will attend classes at Barton Elementary, which maintains a C grade on Niche and provides free breakfast and lunch for all of its students. Older students will head to Lantana Middle School and Lake Worth Community High School. Both schools have a C-plus on Niche and offer Paper, a free online 24/7 tutoring program.
Commuting from Whispering Palms
Interstate 95 borders the community to the west, allowing residents to reach West Palm Beach in a 9.6-mile drive, as well as Palm Beach International Airport, which is an 8.1-mile trip. Closer to home is the HCA Florida JFK Hospital, which sits a 3.1-mile drive away along 6th Avenue South. This route also carries Palm Beach State College students to campus, a 1.7-mile commute.
Important to know about Whispering Palms
Whispering Palms has a higher-than-average crime rate, with a CAP Index score of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Despite this, local organizations have developed plans to combat this, including Healthier Lake Worth. They hope to increase community pride amongst locals through community cleanliness and environmental consciousness. The Curtains Up Program, hosted at the Lake Worth Playhouse, a local theatre, puts on free educational shows that emphasize the community itself. This is offered to the area’s underserved youth, allowing them to find a sense of community and understand the social issues their community is facing.
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Quinn Lilly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ron Gozza
Ron Gozza
Premier Brokers International
(561) 621-4766
42 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Palms
$295,000 Price
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Loodmy Jacques
Loodmy Jacques
KW Reserve Palm Beach
(561) 770-9747
226 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Palms
$344,000 Price
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Leonard Neal
Leonard Neal
Reliant Realty ERA Powered
(561) 413-9487
28 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Palms
$365,000 Price
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Russell Pemberton
Russell Pemberton
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty - Welli
(786) 730-9855
46 Total Sales
2 in Whispering Palms
$406K - $495K Price Range
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Maximilian Stalinski
Maximilian Stalinski
Keller Williams Coastal Partners
(561) 867-6702
43 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Palms
$620,000 Price
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Mary DiMarco
Mary DiMarco
Illustrated Properties LLC (We
(561) 486-4580
62 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Palms
$159,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Lyman Kayak Park
Lantana Bicentennial Park
Harold Grimes Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Lantana Scrub Natural Area
- Trails
J Duvall McMillen Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Transit
Whispering Palms Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whispering Palms, Lake Worth sell after 529 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Whispering Palms, Lake Worth over the last 12 months is $628,120, up 112% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$449,000
Median Sale Price
$628,120
Median Single Family Sale Price
$437,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
112%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
572
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,186
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,643
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,010
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
596
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,843
Median Age
32
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,273
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,320
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
58°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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