$360,793Average Value$284Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Embrace luxury living at Whispering Palms, a premier lifestyle destination.
A suburban neighborhood with brightly colored homes and a supportive community
Tucked away from the bustle of downtown Lake Worth Beach is the community of Whispering Palms, home to great local eateries and a brightly colored residential landscape. Though a relatively small neighborhood, it has a steep history that has lasting impacts on the community. Despite this, residents can find a sense of community through visiting local parks, attending one of many city events or volunteering with local organizations to give back to others within the neighborhood.
Tata's restaurant offers a Caribbean Kitchen in Whispering Palm.
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.
The Unity Wall has many different colors.
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.
Rows of elegant homes line the streets of Whispering Palms, exuding charm.
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.
Howard Park signage and little community house.
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.
Barton Elementary School mascot.
{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.
Turnpike Highway run close to Whispering Palms neighborhood.
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.
Whispering Palm Neighbors work together to make sure everyone is Feeling safe.
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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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
Airport
Palm Beach International
15 min drive
Bus
12th Ave S & A St
Bus
Dixie HWY & Washington Ave
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Andrew Redding Rd & Barton Rd
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Barton Rd & Lazyland Mobile
Bus
Barton Rd & Barton Elem
Bus
Dixie HWY & 14th Ave S
Bus
Dixie HWY & 12th Ave S
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.
$9000 SELLER CONCESSION!!This beautiful 3 bedroom home is totally renovated, all city permits pulled for renovation. New kitchen, floor, bathroom and new appliances. Lots of storage in kitchen, linen closets, screened back patio and indoor laundry. This property also has a separate permitted detached 90sqft storage shed. All impact hurricane windows. Roof is 11 years old. Well irrigation
Walk to beautiful Lake Worth Beach from this charming and affordable 2 bedroom & 1bath home, perfect for first time home buyers . This property features a huge fenced-in back yard, no HOA, CBS construction, new carpet, newer water heater, A/C under two years old, fully functioning irrigation system, a brand-new roof, and an updated electrical panel.
Discover this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, perfect for those seeking comfort and style. It features:✨ Spacious backyard with a terrace, ideal for outdoor living✨ Two independent access points to the backyard, from both sides of the property✨ Renovated kitchen and bedroom✨ New roof (2022)✨ Air conditioning system (2022)✨ Water heater (2022)Located
Move in now!Great furnished studio close to Lake Worth Beach! Located in a nicely renovated boutique retro-style motel, this charming space comes with a nice kitchen and includes utilities. Community laundry on-site, one assigned parking space. Community pool and grill area too!No pets
Ready to move in!Furnished studio close to Lake Worth Beach! Located in a nicely renovated boutique retro-style motel, this charming space comes with a nice kitchen and includes utilities. Community laundry on-site, one assigned parking space. Community pool and grill area too!No pets.
Centrally located duplex just east of I-95 Check out this This fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Lake with beach . Newly renovated Kitchen with all new appliances , Renovated bathroom modern finishes and a clean, stylish vibe. freshly painted throughout , new tiles floors installed throughout and newly install Central AC System . The living area is open and inviting, perfect
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
Source: Walk Score
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