With about 66,940 residents, Delray Beach is one of Florida's notable places. Delray Beach was founded in 1884 and sits in Palm Beach County. The median age is 51.8 and the median household income is $79,393. Homes carry a median value of $386,700, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (52.1%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Delray Beach — frequently asked
What is the population of Delray Beach, Florida?
Delray Beach has a population of about 66,940, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Delray Beach?
The median home value in Delray Beach is $386,700, and the median gross rent is $1,914/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Delray Beach safe? What is the crime rate?
Delray Beach Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 253 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Delray Beach face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Palm Beach County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Delray Beach?
Delray Beach has 10 public schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Delray Beach?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Delray Beach. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.