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The gem of Lake Worth Beach
Downtown Jewel is one of Lake Worth Beach’s most multifaceted communities, serving as the city’s historical, cultural and culinary heart. The neighborhood is named after the area's original moniker, Jewel, and encompasses the Old Town and Southeast Lucerne Historic Districts. These blocks are storied, with some properties dating back to 1912. More than a century later, historic buildings house lively shops, restaurants, galleries and museums along Lake and Lucerne avenues. Residents work hard to preserve coastal cottages from the 1920s, and an active neighborhood association plans well-attended events throughout the year, including an annual block party.
“The people here are very friendly,” says Todd Ketcham, neighborhood association president and Realtor with Coastline Realty. “You’ll see a lot of the same people as you’re walking your dogs or heading out to a restaurant. If you want to have that sense of community, this is the place to find it.” Ketcham says the neighborhood, which hosts an annual street painting festival, has also become a haven for local artists. Sculptures often grace the grounds of Lake Worth Beach Art Park. Many building facades feature bright murals, which Ketcham calls the area’s “hidden jewels.” Galleries like Lake Worth Art League display a rotating collection of multimedia art, while local troupes often perform at Lake Worth Playhouse, a historic 1920s Art Deco theater.
Cottage homes are a unique part of the Downtown Jewel neighborhood of Lake Worth, FL.
Dave's Last World is a local favorite in in the Downtown Jewel neighborhood of Lake Worth, FL.
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Lively restaurants on Lake Avenue
Most downtown restaurants are concentrated along Lake Avenue, where palm trees shade the sidewalk surrounding a colorfully decorated City Hall. Pelican Restaurant is a local favorite for its fusion brunch menu, combining classic American breakfast dishes with Indian flavors like vindaloo. “It’s one of those places that if you don’t get in early, you’re not going to get in because it’s just packed,” Ketcham says. Lilo’s Streetfood & Bar offers an eclectic sampling of international street foods, and an extensive wine list complements the elevated Italian fare at Paradiso Restaurant. Many eateries, including the popular fresh seafood joint Dave’s Last Resort, offer spacious sidewalk seating.
The energy of the avenues only ramps up in the evening, when locals head to nightlife staples like The Library — a speakeasy-style bar hidden behind Lilo’s — or classic pubs like The Irish Brigade. In 2024, Una Bakery was crowned the Best of Florida Winner in the category of International Bakeries by state tourist site Guide to Florida. The locally-owned bakery specializes in Eastern European bread, pastries and a fresh and creative brunch menu. Several small specialty markets are along South Dixie Highway, and Publix Super Market is a few blocks north of Lucerne Avenue.
The Pelican Restaurant offers traditional food with unique daily specials in Downtown Jewel.
Lilo's Restaurant has daily happy hour specials for affordable dining in Downtown Jewel.
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Colorful, historic cottages worth repairing
As part of the Southeast Lucerne Historic District, the neighborhood includes a collection of cottages, bungalows and Mission Revival properties dating back to the 1920s Florida land boom. The compact, 25-foot lots showcase colorful wood frame vernacular homes, known locally as coastal cottages. Many sit close to the street with inviting porches covered by front-gabled roofs. “The people who get the cottages take care of them. They absolutely love them. Sometimes you’re very surprised, you see this quaint little house on the outside, and you walk inside, and it’s like stepping into the 21st century because everything is modernized,” Ketcham says. Any exterior changes, however, must be reviewed by the local architectural board.
Most historic cottages, generally smaller than 1,200 square feet, cost between $350,000 and $500,000. Slightly larger builds from the 1940s and 1950s can range from $400,000 to $600,000, and some sit on double lots and include accessory dwellings. A few condo complexes also dot the area closer to Lake and Lucerne avenues, offering one- and two-bedroom units for $110,000 to $380,000. Hurricanes are possible here, so flood insurance is highly recommended.
A lovely simplistic cottage style home in the Downtown Jewel neighborhood of Lake Worth, FL.
Affordable shotgun style homes can be found throughout the Downtown Jewel neighborhood.
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Florida's largest chalk art festival
For two days each February, Lake and Lucerne avenues are covered in a haze of colorful chalk dust during the Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival, an annual tradition since 1994 and now the largest in Florida. More than 600 artists converge on the neighborhood to cover the sidewalks with intricate chalk murals while local musicians and street performers serenade onlookers. In March, the Downtown Jewel Neighborhood Association hosts its annual “Flolfing” — that’s Florida golfing — tournament, a combination home tour and backyard golfing event where residents from surrounding communities can test their skills on themed, homemade courses. “We get approximately 350 people signed up for that every year. If we took everyone who wanted to come, we’d have over a thousand,” Ketcham says. “It’s very tongue-in-cheek in many ways. This last year, we had one of the hosts actually build a bubble machine and fill her backyard with bubbles. It’s a great time to come and hang out with friends you haven’t met yet.” Other city-wide events include the Great American Raft Race, a Fourth of July tradition featuring a parade, a hand-made raft race and an evening fireworks display at Bryant Park. Locals also look forward to the Lake Worth Beach Waterside Farmers Market every Saturday morning from October to May at Old Bridge Park.
Impromptu live entertainment can be found in the Downtown Jewel neighborhood of Lake Worth, FL.
The Downtown Jewel neighborhood of Lake Worth, FL is a dog friendly community.
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Bryant Park borders the Lake Worth Lagoon
Downtown Jewel is less than a mile from the Lake Worth Lagoon, a section of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway that’s an essential brackish habitat for manatees, sea turtles, mangroves and reefs. Anglers can fish from the pier at Bryant Park, a lively waterfront green space with fields and paved trails extending down the coast. The southern end includes a large playscape and picnic areas, while the northern half centers on a covered bandshell and lawn for outdoor concerts. Boaters will find a convenient ramp and dock often used by the local Lake Worth Sailing Club. North of Lucerne Avenue, a peaceful boardwalk extends around the 118-acre Snook Islands Natural Area, a patch of coastal wetlands and mangroves with a kayak launch.
Lake Worth Beach Golf Club, established in 1926, has a public 18-hole course and the waterfront Beach Club restaurant. Lake Worth Beach Park, about a mile across the Lake Avenue bridge, offers more than 15 acres of sandy coastline, a nearly 1,000-foot pier and waterfront restaurants. John Prince Park covers more than 720 acres a few miles inland with campgrounds, pavilions, a golf learning center and hiking trails encircling a clear lake. An accessible waterside playground sits beside a collection of athletic courts and fields, accommodating everything from soccer to pickleball, and locals say the Lake Woof Dog Park is extremely popular.
The beautiful Intracoastal Waterway in the Downtown Jewel neighborhood of Lake Worth, FL.
Boating is a popular way to get around the Downtown Jewel neighborhood of Lake Worth, FL.
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Career programs at Lake Worth Community High
South Grade Elementary and Lake Worth Middle, both rated C on Niche, serve the community. Some students may even live within walking distance of South Grade. C-plus-rated Lake Worth Community High School, founded in 1922, is one of the city’s oldest educational institutions. It offers career academy programs in criminal justice, culinary arts and medical sciences. The School District of Palm Beach County operates under a choice enrollment model, allowing students to apply to any district school they’re interested in. However, bus transportation is only offered to students attending their zoned schools. Nearby private options include Sacred Heart School, a faith-based kindergarten through eighth grade academy.
South Grade Elementary is committed to providing students a quality education in Downtown Jewel.
Lake Worth Middle School is a short drive from the Downtown Jewel neighborhood.
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Transportation
In addition to being walkable, Ketcham says the neighborhood is extremely golf cart friendly, “as long as [the carts are] registered and have a license plate.” Downtown Jewel is easy to navigate by bus, with stops along major roads like Lake Avenue and South Dixie Highway. Interstate 95 runs parallel to South Dixie, providing an easy 8-mile route north to Palm Beach International Airport. The closest station for the Tri-Rail train, which runs from West Palm Beach to Miami, is about a mile away.
The county bus system offers the residents of Downtown Jewel easy ways to navigate the area.
Residents of the Downtown Jewel neighborhood of Lake Worth, FL use the Tri Rail to get around.
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Parks in this Area
Snook Islands Preserve
Trails
Kayak/Canoe
Nature Center
Bryant Park
Boating
Fishing
Picnic Area
R. G. Kreusler Park
Lake Worth Beach Park
Harold Grimes Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
South Bryant Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Palm Beach International
15 min drive
Bus
Dixie HWY & 2nd Ave S
Bus
Lake Ave & S L St
Bus
Dixie HWY & 4th Ave S
Bus
Dixie HWY & Lake Ave
Bus
Lake Ave & Dixie HWY
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Jewel
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Jewel, Lake Worth sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Jewel, Lake Worth over the last 12 months is $369,713, down 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This charming property combines the best of both worlds: a tastefully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath house at the front and two fully furnished efficiency units tucked away in the back. Located just a few blocks from the restaurants, shops, and beaches of Lake Worth, this prime location offers easy access to everything you need. The front house features impact windows, ensuring safety and energy
Big Fresh Spanish-style, charming 2-bedroom 1-bathroom 1-car storage garage single family home 5 blocks to downtown. Decorative Fireplace and Updated kitchen w/ full size range, New central A/C, hardwood floors. Fenced and landscaped back yard with Covered Patio deck. Large detached workshop/storage garage with washer/dryer. Off-street parking. Walk or bike to downtown and the beach
Renovated 1928 Craftsman style 2 BD/1 BA historic home with a brand new 2025 construction 1 BD/1BA guest cottage on beautifully landscaped 50' x 135' lot just 2 blocks south of downtown Lake Worth Beach. The main home has a renovated kitchen and bathroom, newly installed impact windows, and a newer AC and hot water heater. This charming home has plenty of natural light and beautiful oak floors
This serene home w/detached garage has been updated and lovingly maintained inside & out. As you step inside you notice the natural light while knowing you're safe thanks to impact windows. Stylish modern kitchen with breakfast nook overlooking the lush & private backyard w/a built in grilling station, outdoor shower & fruit trees .Additional 1/2 lot on the South side is included so there's room
Big Fresh Spanish-style, charming 2-bedroom 1-bathroom single family home 5 blocks to downtown. Decorative Fireplace and Updated kitchen w/ full size range, New central A/C, hardwood floors. Fenced and landscaped back yard with Covered Patio deck. Large detached workshop/storage garage with washer/dryer. Off-street parking. Walk or bike to downtown and the beach
Big Bright Clean New - Best Location! Great Un-furnished 1/1 unit with lux wood flooring, storm shutters, walk-in plus linen closets, Central A/C, WALK to downtown, beach, parks, dining and entertainment... includes reserved off street parking, include water
?? Fully furnished or unfurnished. Seasonal and Annual lease accepted ?? Beautiful fully furnished 1/1 apartment in a duplex. Conveniently located 3 blocks from the lively downtown area where you will find all of the great restaurants and bars.Only 1.5 miles from the stunning Lake Worth Beach and the pier where you can dine in the famous Benny's On The Beach. Only 1 mile from the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,767
Median Age
38
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,434
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,263
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
58°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
95/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
90/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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