Floral Lakes vs Valencia Falls
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-05.
| Metric | Floral Lakes | Valencia Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $347K | $668K |
| Price per sq ft | $236 | $303 |
| Avg days on market | 94 days | 48 days |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 29 |
The verdict
Valencia Falls carries the higher median price — about 93% above Floral Lakes. Homes in Valencia Falls sell faster (48 days on market vs 94). Valencia Falls is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Floral Lakes | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Delray Beach | Delray Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 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
| Floral Lakes | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 3 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $360K to $460K | $669K to $840K |
| Property types listed | Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Floral Lakes homes for sale · Valencia Falls homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Floral Lakes | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 302 | 5 |
| Built | 1999–2001 (median 2000) | 2003–2004 (median 2003) |
| Typical living area | 1,555 sq ft | 2,454 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 60% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Floral Lakes | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Orchard View | Hagen Road |
| Middle | Carver Community | Carver Community |
| High school | Spanish River | 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 $668K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Valencia Falls; Floral Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Valencia Falls (48 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 Valencia Falls more expensive than Floral Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Valencia Falls is $668,000 versus $347,000 in Floral Lakes, about 93% higher.
Which has newer homes, Floral Lakes or Valencia Falls?
Valencia Falls: its homes were built 2003–2004 with a median year of 2003, versus a median of 2000 in Floral Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Valencia Falls. The typical home there is 2,454 sq ft of living area, versus 1,555 sq ft in Floral Lakes.
What high schools serve Floral Lakes and Valencia Falls?
Listings in Floral Lakes most often report Spanish River; listings in Valencia Falls report Spanish River. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Floral Lakes homes, photos & schools · Valencia Falls homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.