15 Celebrities Who Live in Palm Beach County: Famous Homes in Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Delray Beach & Jupiter
By Jennifer Susanne Sommers | Global Real Estate Advisor | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
When people think about celebrities living in South Florida, Miami Beach often gets the attention. But travel north into Palm Beach County, and you'll find an extraordinary concentration of celebrities, professional athletes, musicians, billionaires and business leaders calling the area home.
From spectacular waterfront estates in Boca Raton and sprawling mansions in Delray Beach to oceanfront properties in Palm Beach, golf estates in Jupiter and equestrian compounds in Wellington, Palm Beach County has become one of the country's most desirable destinations for high-profile and ultra-high-net-worth buyers.
So, what celebrities live in Palm Beach County?
Here are 15 famous names with residential ties to Palm Beach County—and a look at why so many wealthy buyers continue choosing this part of South Florida.
Note: Celebrities often own multiple residences and their real estate holdings change. Some of the people below are full-time residents, while others own or have recently owned homes in Palm Beach County.
1. Tiger Woods — Jupiter/Jupiter Island
You can't talk about celebrity homes in Palm Beach County without starting with Tiger Woods.
The golf legend has long been associated with Jupiter Island, one of the most exclusive residential enclaves in Florida.
Jupiter Island is known for enormous waterfront estates, exceptional privacy and some of the highest-priced real estate in the country.
Woods' presence is also part of a much bigger story: Jupiter has become one of the world's unofficial capitals of professional golf.
For buyers searching for Jupiter luxury homes, Jupiter waterfront real estate or celebrity homes in Jupiter, Florida, the area's combination of privacy, boating, golf and year-round sunshine is difficult to duplicate.
2. Michael Jordan — Jupiter
Michael Jordan is another superstar with significant ties to the Jupiter luxury real estate market.
The NBA legend has owned property in The Bear's Club, the prestigious golf community founded by Jack Nicklaus, and has continued investing in the Jupiter area.
Jordan is also connected to the popular Jupiter waterfront restaurant 1000 North.
The Bear's Club represents exactly what many ultra-high-net-worth buyers seek in Palm Beach County: privacy, security, world-class golf, limited inventory and spectacular custom estates.
3. Sylvester Stallone — Palm Beach
Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, have made Palm Beach part of their Florida lifestyle.
Their presence reflects Palm Beach's evolution into one of America's most coveted luxury real estate markets.
Palm Beach offers an unusual combination of oceanfront estates, Intracoastal properties, historic architecture, Worth Avenue shopping, private clubs and extraordinary privacy.
For buyers searching for Palm Beach luxury homes for sale, celebrity ownership is just one indication of the wealth that continues flowing into this small barrier island.
4. Mark Wahlberg — Delray Beach
Mark Wahlberg became one of the most talked-about additions to the Delray Beach luxury real estate market after reportedly purchasing the spectacular Palazzo di Lago estate in Stone Creek Ranch for approximately $37 million in 2025.
The purchase highlights something many people outside South Florida don't realize:
Some of Delray Beach's most extraordinary properties aren't located directly on the ocean.
Luxury communities in western Delray can offer massive custom estates, lakefront lots, gated security, acreage and tremendous privacy.
For buyers looking for luxury homes in Delray Beach, the city offers everything from downtown and beach living to secluded multimillion-dollar estate communities.
5. Billy Joel — Boca Raton
The Piano Man has a major connection to Boca Raton real estate.
Billy Joel reportedly purchased an approximately $29 million waterfront estate in The Sanctuary, one of Boca Raton's most exclusive gated waterfront communities.
The Sanctuary is particularly notable for its combination of security, privacy and deep-water boating access.
For anyone researching celebrities who live in Boca Raton, Billy Joel is one of the biggest names associated with the city's luxury market.
His move also demonstrates something I've seen throughout the Boca Raton market: buyers who can afford to live virtually anywhere continue choosing Boca Raton waterfront real estate.
6. Kevin James — Boca Raton
Actor and comedian Kevin James is another major celebrity name connected to Boca Raton luxury real estate.
In 2026, James reportedly purchased a newly built residence for approximately $17.15 million in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club.
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is one of Boca Raton's most prestigious communities and consistently produces some of the city's highest residential sales.
Located near the beach, downtown Boca Raton and the Boca Raton Resort, Royal Palm offers spectacular custom estates, golf and some of the area's most desirable waterfront properties.
For buyers searching for Boca Raton luxury homes, Boca Raton waterfront homes or Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club homes for sale, the community represents the upper echelon of the local market.
7. Serena Williams — Jupiter
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has longstanding ties to northern Palm Beach County.
She has owned homes in the Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens area, joining an impressive list of elite athletes who have chosen northern Palm Beach County.
The area's combination of privacy and accessibility is particularly attractive to high-profile residents.
You can live behind gates or along the water while remaining close to Palm Beach International Airport, private aviation, world-class golf, beaches, restaurants and boating.
8. Rory McIlroy — Jupiter
Professional golfer Rory McIlroy is another famous name associated with Jupiter, Florida.
In fact, the number of elite golfers living around Jupiter is remarkable.
Warm weather allows year-round practice, while communities throughout Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens provide access to some of the country's most prestigious private golf clubs.
For golf enthusiasts considering moving to Jupiter, Florida, there's arguably no better place to be.
9. Jon Bon Jovi — Palm Beach
Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi has also been associated with Palm Beach real estate.
Palm Beach's appeal to entertainers and business leaders extends far beyond its beautiful beaches.
Scarcity is a huge part of the equation.
There is only so much land on the island, and the combination of limited inventory and enormous global demand has helped make Palm Beach real estate some of the most valuable in Florida.
10. Howard Stern — Palm Beach
Howard Stern is another well-known entertainment figure with residential ties to Palm Beach.
For buyers accustomed to living in places such as Manhattan, the Hamptons, Greenwich or Beverly Hills, Palm Beach provides something increasingly difficult to find:
privacy without isolation.
Residents can enjoy extraordinary private estates while remaining minutes from world-class restaurants, shopping, golf, beaches and private clubs.
11. Rod Stewart — Palm Beach
Music legend Rod Stewart has also been associated with the Palm Beach lifestyle.
And when you look at the concentration of prominent homeowners on and around the island, it becomes easier to understand why Palm Beach County luxury real estate operates differently from many other Florida markets.
Ultra-high-net-worth buyers aren't necessarily making decisions based solely on mortgage rates.
They are often making lifestyle and wealth-allocation decisions—and Palm Beach County continues to benefit.
12. Bill Gates — Wellington
Head west and you'll discover an entirely different kind of luxury.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has had significant ties to Wellington's equestrian community, originally connected to his daughter's involvement in equestrian sports.
Wellington is internationally recognized for its equestrian lifestyle and seasonal competitions.
Luxury properties here can include multiple acres, barns, riding arenas, paddocks, guest houses and extraordinary equestrian facilities.
For buyers searching for Wellington luxury real estate, Wellington equestrian homes or horse farms for sale in Wellington, Florida, the market is unlike almost anywhere else in the country.
13. Guy Fieri — Singer Island
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has also been associated with property on Singer Island.
Singer Island offers yet another version of the Palm Beach County luxury lifestyle.
Rather than maintaining a massive single-family estate, buyers can choose sophisticated oceanfront condominiums with spectacular Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal views.
Singer Island is particularly appealing to buyers searching for luxury oceanfront condos in Palm Beach County.
14. Brooks Koepka — Jupiter
Major championship winner Brooks Koepka is another member of the remarkable professional golf community centered around Jupiter.
Having so many elite golfers living in one relatively small area isn't a coincidence.
Jupiter provides access to golf, boating and waterfront living while offering more privacy and space than buyers might find farther south in Miami.
This concentration of professional athletes has helped make Jupiter luxury real estate internationally recognizable.
15. Justin Thomas — Jupiter
Justin Thomas rounds out the list of 15, further demonstrating Jupiter's extraordinary relationship with professional golf.
Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka and Justin Thomas aren't simply famous names.
Collectively, they illustrate how northern Palm Beach County has developed a luxury ecosystem centered around golf, waterfront living, privacy and wealth.
Where Do Celebrities Live in Boca Raton?
One of the most frequently searched questions about our local market is:
What celebrities live in Boca Raton, Florida?
Billy Joel and Kevin James are two notable recent examples, but Boca Raton has attracted prominent residents for decades.
The communities that appeal to high-profile and ultra-high-net-worth buyers tend to offer some combination of:
gated security, waterfront access, private docks, golf, large lots, newer construction and proximity to the beach.
Some of Boca Raton's most prestigious luxury communities include Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, The Sanctuary, St. Andrews Country Club, Le Lac, Long Lake Estates and The Estates section of Boca Raton.
And celebrity ownership is only a small part of Boca's wealth story.
Many of the city's wealthiest residents aren't household names at all—they're entrepreneurs, executives, investors and business owners seeking exactly the same thing celebrities want:
privacy and quality of life.
Why Are So Many Professional Golfers Living in Jupiter, Florida?
This deserves its own section because the concentration is extraordinary.
Jupiter and northern Palm Beach County provide professional golfers with year-round playing conditions and access to outstanding private clubs and practice facilities.
But there's another advantage.
Other professional golfers already live here.
That creates a community in which the world's best players can practice and socialize with other elite golfers.
For luxury homebuyers, it has helped transform Jupiter, Jupiter Island and Palm Beach Gardens real estate into internationally recognized markets.
Why Are Celebrities and Wealthy Buyers Moving to Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County offers something different from Miami.
You can have the South Florida lifestyle without necessarily having the Miami lifestyle.
Depending on where you choose to live, Palm Beach County provides:
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Oceanfront living
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Intracoastal waterfront estates
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Private yacht docks
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Gated luxury communities
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Championship golf
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Country clubs
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Equestrian estates
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World-class restaurants
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Luxury shopping
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Private aviation access
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No Florida individual state income tax
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Warm weather
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Exceptional privacy
Most importantly, buyers have choices.
A buyer seeking a $10 million property could consider an entirely different lifestyle in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Wellington or Jupiter.
That's one reason working with someone who understands the individual communities is so important.
Boca Raton vs. Palm Beach vs. Delray Beach vs. Jupiter: Where Should You Live?
This is where Palm Beach County gets particularly interesting.
Boca Raton
Choose Boca if you want a combination of luxury gated communities, waterfront homes, country clubs, beaches, restaurants, shopping and family-oriented neighborhoods.
Delray Beach
Delray offers a combination of beach living, Atlantic Avenue, walkability, restaurants and private luxury estate communities farther west.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is about scarcity, prestige, privacy, oceanfront and Intracoastal estates, Worth Avenue and an established luxury social scene.
Jupiter
Jupiter attracts buyers seeking boating, golf, waterfront living, larger properties and a slightly more relaxed luxury lifestyle.
Wellington
For serious equestrians, Wellington occupies a category of its own.
What Celebrity Home Purchases Tell Us About Palm Beach County Real Estate
Celebrity real estate is entertaining, but there's a larger real estate story behind these purchases.
People with substantial wealth have options.
They can live in New York City, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, the Hamptons, Aspen, Miami, Greenwich—or virtually anywhere in the world.
Yet Palm Beach County continues attracting them.
That demand has helped create a luxury corridor stretching from Boca Raton and Delray Beach north through Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Jupiter Island.
And it isn't just celebrities.
Executives, entrepreneurs, investors and families continue relocating to Palm Beach County for many of the same reasons.
Looking for a Luxury Home in Palm Beach County?
You don't need a celebrity's budget to benefit from understanding where sophisticated buyers are putting their money.
Whether you're searching for a Boca Raton waterfront home, Delray Beach luxury estate, Palm Beach property, Jupiter golf home, Wellington equestrian estate or new construction in Palm Beach County, the most important step is identifying the community that fits the way you actually want to live.
And sometimes the right property isn't publicly listed.
I work with buyers throughout Palm Beach County and can also proactively search for off-market homes in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and surrounding communities.
If you know where you want to live but don't see the right property on the MLS, that doesn't necessarily mean it isn't available.
Jennifer Susanne Sommers
Global Real Estate Advisor
ONE Sotheby's International Realty
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