Jupiter’s LOCAL JUPITER HISTORY AND FACTS

Originally populated by the Hobe Native American tribe who made their home at the mouth of the Loxahatchee River, Jupiter gained its name from a curious set of events. Originally, Spanish-speaking mapmakers incorrectly labeled the area as "Jove", mistakenly attributing the Spanish spelling of the Native American tribe as the Latin translation of the Roman ruler of the gods, Jupiter. As subsequent mapmakers repeated the original error, the name for the community became standardized.

One of the most noteworthy landmarks in Jupiter is the famed red painted brick Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse which completed construction in 1860. The iconic lighthouse is so beloved in the area that it is often utilized as the town symbol.

JUPITER LIFESTYLE AND ENVIRONMENT

The beautiful town of Jupiter is one of the northernmost towns in Palm Beach County and has a deserved reputation as one of the premier choices for affluent and discriminating home purchasers. With its astounding Intracoastal Waterway views, white sand beaches and spectacular golf courses, Jupiter epitomizes the finest of the southern Florida lifestyle.

Recently rated as 9th on the distinguished “2012 America’s Happiest Seaside Towns” by Coastal Living, Jupiter is a true haven for outdoor recreation and is a favorite of diving enthusiasts with its incredibly vibrant and colorful artificial reefs just offshore. While Jupiter undoubtedly also has some of the most extraordinary beaches in the area, it also boasts several championship golf courses and clubs to the delight of area golfers.

Fishing, boating, and yachting enthusiasts will find Jupiter to be a perfect home in terms of outstanding watersport facilities and amenities. The Jupiter Inlet provides easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and many residences on the Intracoastal Waterway feature private docks and slips. Home to over 12 lovely parks, residents of Jupiter enjoy usage of volleyball, basketball and racquetball courses, playgrounds, outdoor pavilions, skate parks, jogging and walking paths as well as public kayak and canoe launches. Of particular note to baseball fans, the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals proudly make Jupiter their spring training home in addition to the Jupiter Hammerheads minor league team in downtown Abacoa.

With a population of just over 55,000 people and covering approximately 21 sq. miles, Jupiter is home to a wide collection of creature comforts and amenities. Downtown at the Gardens is moments away and features a wide variety of high-end retail shops and boutiques, major upscale stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales, fine dining establishments, theaters and art galleries. Families with children will greatly appreciate the excellent school system in Jupiter and several colleges provide collegiate and graduate study options in the near vicinity. Jupiter’s close proximity to I-95 and the Florida Turnpike make traveling to nearby locations a breeze and trips to more distant destinations couldn’t be easier with Palm Beach International Airport 20-minutes away.

Jupiter PROPERTY IN JUPITER

Residences in Jupiter are among the most desirable in southern Florida, with many celebrities and industry titans calling it home. A wide variety of luxury waterfront homes, opulent estate-homes, stunning single-family homes and upscale condominiums are available in the area as well as some of the most luxurious communities and golfing country clubs in the area.