Frequently Asked Questions about Tropical Ridge
What is it like to live in Tropical Ridge, Lake Worth Beach, FL?
Tropical Ridge is a primarily residential neighborhood in Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County, featuring a mix of single-family homes and modest multifamily properties. Residents have convenient access to downtown Lake Worth Beach and the Atlantic coast, with local municipal services, utilities, and regional transit connections provided by Palm Beach County. The area experiences a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and the hurricane season risks typical of southeast Florida. City-level crime rates have historically been higher than Palm Beach County averages, so consult current local crime maps and recent housing listings for up-to-date safety and cost information.
Is Tropical Ridge, Lake Worth Beach, FL expensive?
Neighborhood-level cost data for Tropical Ridge is not published in major public datasets. Housing and rental prices in Lake Worth Beach are mixed and are generally lower than in wealthier nearby Palm Beach County coastal cities such as West Palm Beach and Palm Beach. For current, neighborhood-specific pricing consult MLS listings or Palm Beach County property records.
What is the weather of Tropical Ridge, Lake Worth Beach, FL?
Tropical Ridge experiences a tropical climate with hot, humid summers and a pronounced wet season from May–October featuring frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are warm and drier from November–April, with average highs in the 70s°F and lows typically in the mid-50s to mid-60s°F; freezes are rare. Annual rainfall is concentrated in summer (roughly 55–65 inches), and the area is subject to Atlantic hurricane season from June–November, peaking in August–September.
How safe is Tropical Ridge, Lake Worth Beach, FL?
Neighborhood-level crime statistics for Tropical Ridge are not published separately by city or county agencies. At the municipal level, Lake Worth Beach has reported higher rates of property and violent crime than the Palm Beach County average in recent years according to Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and state/FBI crime reports. For current, address-level safety information consult the Palm Beach County crime map, Lake Worth Beach Police Department reports, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or FBI UCR data.