Gated communities in the U.S. vary, with some featuring luxury estates while others are made up of one-bedroom condos. Yet they all offer security, prestige and privacy at a premium. Nationally, these homes on average cost about 5%-10% more than similar non-gated homes in the same areas. CNBC visited three gated communities in Palm Beach County, Florida, to see how these have evolved and whether they’re worth the premium.
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