At a Glance
Median Income
$79,393
$56,068 per capita
Home Value
$386,700
Zillow: $338,995
Median Rent
$1,914/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
477/100K
3,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Delray Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delray Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delray Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delray Beach residents earn a median household income of $79,393 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,068. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delray Beach is $386,700 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,995. Median rent is $1,914/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Delray Beach reports 477 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,429/100K. The murder rate is 7.1/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in Delray Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delray Beach has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population66,940
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density4,205/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,393
Per Capita$56,068
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B+
Home Value$386,700
Rent$1,914
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$338,995
Housing Units36,357
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
F
Violent477/100K
Property3,429/100K
Murder7.1/100K
Assault299/100K
Burglary424/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain63.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations43
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Delray Beach was founded in 1884.
The median home in Delray Beach was built in 1982.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.
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