Living in Delray Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Delray Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Delray Beach has 67,979 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $82,041 (10% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $420,300, the median rent is $1,961/month.
Delray Beach at a glance
- Population
- 67,979
- Median age
- 51.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $82,041State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $420,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,961/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Delray Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Delray Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Delray Beach the median home value is $420,300, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,961 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,222 a month in housing costs.
Delray Beach median household income
The median household income in Delray Beach is $82,041 and the income per person is $58,236. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Delray Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,427
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 20%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.24
Delray Beach demographics
- Population
- 67,979
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 29,933
- Foreign-born
- 23.5%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Delray Beach ›
Education in Delray Beach
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Delray Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Delray Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Delray Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delray Beach | 67,979 | $82,041 | $420,300 | $1,961 |
| Gulf Stream | 785 | $226,563 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| Golf | 265 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Highland Beach | 4,311 | $145,485 | $909,200 | $3,501 |
| Briny Breezes | 394 | $65,179 | $254,000 | $1,188 |
| Boynton Beach | 81,435 | $70,074 | $351,100 | $2,041 |
| Ocean Ridge | 1,537 | $128,750 | $1,138,700 | $1,953 |
| Boca Raton | 100,234 | $106,273 | $722,700 | $2,508 |
| San Castle | 3,052 | $57,228 | $303,900 | $1,596 |
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What is the median household income in Delray Beach, FL?
The median household income in Delray Beach is $82,041, 10% higher 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 Delray Beach?
The median home value in Delray Beach is $420,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Delray Beach?
The median gross rent in Delray Beach is $1,961 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Delray Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Delray Beach?
The median age in Delray Beach is 51.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Delray Beach?
The average commute to work in Delray Beach is 23 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Delray Beach?
The unemployment rate in Delray Beach is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Delray Beach?
43.7% of adults in Delray 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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