Area Guides

Relocating to South Florida: Choosing Between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach

The three counties are not interchangeable. Commute, density and price per square foot differ sharply.

South Florida Residence · July 29, 2026

Three distinct markets

### Miami-Dade Highest density, strongest international demand, highest price per square foot in the condo tier.

### Broward More space for the money, strongest boating infrastructure, shorter commutes within the county.

### Palm Beach Lowest density, strongest school and country-club infrastructure, widest spread between island and mainland pricing.

How to decide

Start with where you will actually spend weekday time, then filter by property type and budget.

Sellers

Thinking About Selling in South Florida?

Understand your property's value, recent comparable sales and current market position.

Newsletter

South Florida Residence Weekly

The properties, developments and market moves worth knowing each week.