Frequently Asked Questions about Catalina Lakes
What is it like to live in Catalina Lakes, Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Catalina Lakes is a suburban, primarily residential neighborhood in Palm Beach Gardens with mostly single-family homes and neighborhood green space. Residents have access to the city's retail centers, golf facilities, Palm Tran bus service and regional commuting routes (I‑95 and Florida Turnpike). The climate is humid subtropical with hot, humid summers, mild winters and an Atlantic hurricane season, and housing costs in Palm Beach Gardens are above the U.S. average. Local safety and school performance vary by block; consult Palm Beach County crime maps and the School District of Palm Beach County for current data.
Is Catalina Lakes, Palm Beach Gardens, FL expensive?
I do not have verifiable, neighborhood-specific price data for Catalina Lakes as of 2025. Palm Beach Gardens as a whole has housing costs above the Florida median, reflecting an amenity-rich suburban market with higher-than-average home values. For current prices in Catalina Lakes, consult the local MLS or Palm Beach County property records.
What is the weather of Catalina Lakes, Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Catalina Lakes experiences a South Florida tropical climate with a pronounced wet season (May–October) of hot, humid weather and frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and a drier, mild season (November–April) with warm days and cooler nights. Summer highs commonly reach the upper 80s–low 90s °F (around 31–34°C) with high humidity, while winter highs average the mid-70s °F (≈24°C) and lows often fall into the 50s–60s °F (≈10–18°C). The area is within the Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–November 30), with peak storm risk in August–September.
How safe is Catalina Lakes, Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Catalina Lakes is a gated, deed-restricted residential community with controlled access and an active homeowners association. Community-level crime statistics are limited; the city of Palm Beach Gardens is served by the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department and in recent state/local reports typically records lower violent-crime rates than the broader Palm Beach County average. For up-to-date, verifiable safety information consult the Palm Beach Gardens Police crime map/local reports and the HOA’s published security measures.