ABOUT OUR TOWN
JUPITER AT-A-GLANCE
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OUR COMMUNITY
ABOUT OUR TOWN
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Jupiter is a quaint coastal town that was incorporated in 1925. It has transformed from the pioneer village for fishermen and animal trappers that it was during the turn of the 20th century, to an incorporated township in the 1920s, and a bedroom community in the post-World War II era. Now one of the most desirable places to live in the State of Florida, Jupiter has experienced tremendous change and growth over the years. Even so, Jupiter’ s leadership seeks to maintain the small-town feel that has been preserved throughout the years of change, prioritizing green and open spaces, thoughtful development, and conservation of the natural resources that define the Town. |
INDIANTOWN RD
FLORIDA’ S TURNPIKE
Town of Jupiter Boundary
CENTRAL BLVD
TONEY PENNA DR
MAPLEWOOD DR
INDIAN CREEK PARKWAY
HEIGHTS BLVD
CENTER ST
LANE
PENNOCK
DONALD ROSS RD
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MILITARY TRAIL
RIVERSIDE DR
OLD DIXIE HWY
LOXAHATCHEE DR
JUPITER LAKES BLVD
ALTERNATE A1A
INDIANTOWN RD
FREDERICK SMALL RD
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A1A
US HIGHWAY 1
MARCINSKI RD
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JUNO BEACH PIER |
JUPITER AT-A-GLANCE
61,047
Population
$ 92,233
Median Household Income
39.2
Miles of Paddle Trails
14,813
Acres of Land
Sources: Census Bureau and Town of Jupiter surveys and reports.
Jupiter University— jupiter. fl. us / JupiterU
Jupiter U is a unique opportunity for residents to learn about life and government in Jupiter. Offered each spring, this free tour series gives residents an overview of their Town’ s government organization and supporting services. Through tours and information sessions, participants experience and learn about the Town’ s departments, programs and services.
26,959
Households
3,274
Businesses
3.4
Miles of Beach
3,243
Acres of parks, natural areas and privately owned preserves.
Why“ Jupiter” jupiter. fl. us / History
Most historians agree that the name“ Jupiter” had its origin during the time the British controlled Florida( 1763 – 1783). Spain had ceded Florida to Britain, and when the British examined the Spanish maps for this area, they noted Rio Jobe as the local river. It is believed that the Spanish named the area“ Jobe” after the native residents, the Jobe – pronounced“ ho-bay” – Indians( by the way, this is where Hobe Sound got its name). For the British,“ Jobe” became“ Jove”( the Roman name for Zeus), which was then anglicized to“ Jupiter.” Later, during the American period, neighboring Juno was named as such since according to Greek mythology, she was Jupiter’ s consort. South Florida’ s first rail line, the Jupiter and Lake Worth Railway, would become known as the Celestial Railroad due to the stops along the way between Jupiter and Juno named Venus, Mars and Neptune.
Municipal Complex Information
Town Hall 210 Military Trail 561-746-5134
Jupiter Community Center 200 Military Trail 561-741-2400
Town of Jupiter | 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 | 561-746-5134 | www. jupiter. fl. us | 2