More information about Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Sandwiched between Lake Worth and Greenacres is the Lake Worth Corridor The community is an unincorporated rural area that is now home to over 20,000 residents. This geographically also puts you 10 to 12 miles south of West Palm Beach and a solid 65 miles north of Miami. From the center of town to the center of town it can be three miles east to Lake Worth, which is a beautiful beach town.

A Census Based Population

What does it mean to be a Census Based Population area? Lake Worth Corridor is indeed considered such an area. This is a given area that the number of residents in the area define the area, not really a community as such with municipal services. In this case we have more than 20,000 residents living in only about four square miles. Police, Fire and EMS services are provided by Palm Beach County. The state determines at various times what areas can be annexed into neighboring cities. Sometimes areas are left unincorporated to promote their rural character. Being part of Palm Beach County speaks volumes for those living in and visiting Lake Worth Corridor.

Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County is the third largest county in the state of Florida. Stretching from Broward County to the south and Martin County to the north it has 45 miles of Atlantic coastal beaches. The county has a population of roughly 1.5 million residents and is the wealthiest county in the state with a per capita personal income of $44,518. Real estate development is the number one industry followed by agricultural production in which it leads the state. The county actually has the nickname of the Winter Vegetable Capital of the nation. Lake Worth Corridor plays into this with its nurseries and truck farms. Historically the county dates back hundreds of years with the Native Americans and then waves of European immigrants. It has a significant corporate presence with various businesses headquarters found in one of the many cities. There is also a significant number of aerospace facilities up and down the coast. Primarily though the county loves its tourists!

An Endless List of Activities

There are so many, many things to do and see to occupy your days. Adjacent to the Lake Worth Corridor is the Lake Worth Lagoon. Running 20 miles long and a half a mile wide it averages only about six feet deep. Separated from the Atlantic Ocean by barrier islands the lagoon is a type of estuary where fresh water meets salt water. This mixture is unique to the lagoon and therefore creates a unique habitat for fish, mammals, reptiles and birds. From Lake Worth Corridor you can head up or down the coast and find many options on the beaches. You can paddleboard, surf, swim or enjoy the beach. You can scuba dive and snorkel. In the back waterways and rivers you can fish. There are countless museums, city events, ethnic dining adventures, pubs, live entertainment, outdoor activities all day, every day. Lake Worth Corridor and Palm Beach County, a wonderful destination!