Frequently Asked Questions about Congress Park
What is it like to live in Congress Park, Riviera Beach, FL?
Congress Park is a primarily residential neighborhood in Riviera Beach with a mix of single-family homes and modest multifamily housing, located near the Port of Palm Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway. Residents have access to Palm Beach County transit (Palm Tran) and regional roads (US-1 and I‑95) for commuting, with retail and services concentrated in nearby Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach. The area has a tropical climate with notable hurricane and flood risk due to low elevation and waterfront proximity, and crime rates in Riviera Beach are higher than Palm Beach County averages. Housing and overall living costs in the neighborhood are generally lower than in neighboring West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens but higher than many inland Florida rural areas.
Is Congress Park, Riviera Beach, FL expensive?
I do not have verifiable, neighborhood-level price data for Congress Park specifically. Citywide, Riviera Beach’s median home values and household incomes are lower than Palm Beach County averages, so housing there is generally more affordable than in nearby affluent municipalities. For up-to-date sale or rent prices in Congress Park, consult the local MLS or Palm Beach County property records.
What is the weather of Congress Park, Riviera Beach, FL?
Congress Park in Riviera Beach has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am) with hot, humid summers and warm, relatively drier winters. The wet season runs roughly May–October with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and average summer highs near 90°F (32°C) and winter highs in the mid‑70s°F (23–25°C); annual rainfall is about 60 inches. Hurricane season runs June–November, bringing elevated tropical storm risk, while winter cold fronts rarely produce freezing temperatures.
How safe is Congress Park, Riviera Beach, FL?
Neighborhood-level crime data for Congress Park is not published separately by state or federal crime reports. Riviera Beach has historically reported higher violent and property crime rates than Palm Beach County and Florida averages based on FDLE and FBI data. For the most up-to-date safety assessment, consult the Riviera Beach Police Department crime maps and recent FDLE/FBI statistics or contact local law enforcement.