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Delray beach, FL

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Delray beach.

Population: 123,167 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Delray beach, FL is $479,405 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $531,970 after a median 76 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,876/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$479,405

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$479,405
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
-7.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+73.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$514,931
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$531,970
Median list price
$629,370
Median price per sqft
$329
1-year sale-price change
-4.4%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
1,700
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
98
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
97 days
New listings (monthly)
327

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,876/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,876/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,996/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,364/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,062/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,554/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
PLUMOSA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, S. D. SPADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VILLAGE ACADEMY ON THE ART & SARA JO KOBACKER CAMPUS, ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Flash Cleaners (12 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
76.0°F
Average high
82.4°F
Average low
69.6°F
Annual precipitation
72.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11a (extreme annual low 40 to 45°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-19,611
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
83,707
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
73,402

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
Antiquers Aerodrome (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boca Raton Airport (BCT) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST, BROWARD HEALTH NORTH, BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
230
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
13.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,702
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
597,503
Average weekly wage
$1,434
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,804

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Delray beachState medianUS median
Median home value$479,405$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$531,970$359,990$325,000
Median days on market76 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,876/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,702$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Delray beach, FL?
$479,405.
What is the median sale price in Delray beach, FL?
$531,970.
How long do homes take to sell in Delray beach, FL?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Delray beach, FL?
Typical rent: $2,876/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Delray beach, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought.
Is Delray beach, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Delray beach, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Delray beach, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Delray beach, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Delray beach, FL?
10 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Delray beach, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Delray beach, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Delray beach, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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