Living in Deerfield Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deerfield Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Deerfield Beach has 88,093 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $59,730 (20% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $309,600, the median rent is $1,774/month.
Deerfield Beach at a glance
- Population
- 88,093
- Median age
- 43.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $59,730State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $309,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,774/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Deerfield Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Deerfield Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deerfield Beach the median home value is $309,600, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,774 per month, which is 42.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,094 a month in housing costs.
Deerfield Beach median household income
The median household income in Deerfield Beach is $59,730 and the income per person is $35,683. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Deerfield Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 46,578
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 21.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.39
Deerfield Beach demographics
- Population
- 88,093
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 36,441
- Foreign-born
- 39.1%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deerfield Beach ›
Education in Deerfield Beach
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Deerfield Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deerfield Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Deerfield Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Beach | 88,093 | $59,730 | $309,600 | $1,774 |
| Lighthouse Point | 10,600 | $92,135 | $688,400 | $1,880 |
| Hillsboro Beach | 2,271 | $94,432 | $681,700 | $3,346 |
| Hillsboro Pines | 457 | $84,651 | $692,900 | — |
| Coconut Creek | 58,330 | $75,014 | $309,600 | $2,102 |
| Boca Raton | 100,234 | $106,273 | $722,700 | $2,508 |
| Pompano Beach | 114,147 | $67,195 | $349,300 | $1,724 |
| Watergate | 3,782 | $67,071 | $222,000 | $2,076 |
| Margate | 59,198 | $62,450 | $316,200 | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in Deerfield Beach, FL?
The median household income in Deerfield Beach is $59,730, 20% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Deerfield Beach?
The median home value in Deerfield Beach is $309,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Deerfield Beach?
The median gross rent in Deerfield Beach is $1,774 per month, about 42.2% of household income.
Is Deerfield Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Deerfield Beach?
The median age in Deerfield Beach is 43.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Deerfield Beach?
The average commute to work in Deerfield Beach is 28 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deerfield Beach?
The unemployment rate in Deerfield Beach is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deerfield Beach?
28.8% of adults in Deerfield Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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