The Cascades vs Floral Lakes
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-15.
| Metric | The Cascades | Floral Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $477K | $347K |
| Price per sq ft | $265 | $236 |
| Avg days on market | 27 days | 75 days |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 26 |
The verdict
The Cascades carries the higher median price — about 37% above Floral Lakes. Homes in The Cascades sell faster (27 days on market vs 75). The Cascades is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| The Cascades | Floral Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boynton Beach | Delray Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| The Cascades | Floral Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 3 |
| Under contract | 3 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $415K to $599K | $360K to $419K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Cascades homes for sale · Floral Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Cascades | Floral Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 393 | 302 |
| Built | 1997–2000 (median 1999) | 1999–2001 (median 2000) |
| Typical living area | 1,829 sq ft | 1,555 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 70% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| The Cascades | Floral Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hagen Road | Orchard View |
| Middle | West Boynton | Carver Community |
| High school | Park Vista | Spanish River |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Floral Lakes is the lower entry point (median $347K vs $477K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Floral Lakes; The Cascades trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Cascades (27 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is The Cascades more expensive than Floral Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Cascades is $477,000 versus $347,000 in Floral Lakes, about 37% higher.
Which has newer homes, The Cascades or Floral Lakes?
Floral Lakes: its homes were built 1999–2001 with a median year of 2000, versus a median of 1999 in The Cascades (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Cascades. The typical home there is 1,829 sq ft of living area, versus 1,555 sq ft in Floral Lakes.
What high schools serve The Cascades and Floral Lakes?
Listings in The Cascades most often report Park Vista; listings in Floral Lakes report Spanish River. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Cascades homes, photos & schools · Floral Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.