Delray Beach, Delray Beach FL — neighborhood review

Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach · FL 33483

Updated August 9, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$867K

Median Price

72/100

Walk Score

7.6/10

Schools

69 min

to Miami, FL

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
76/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
35/100
B-Walkability
72/100
WYLT Score58/100

Our Take

Delray Beach offers a solid, upscale coastal lifestyle with good income levels and plenty of amenities, but it comes with high costs and flood concerns. If you’re comfortable with a higher price tag and don’t need robust public transit, it can be a great fit.

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The Good

  • Close to beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches
  • Strong median household income and affluent community
  • Pleasant climate and scenic waterfront views
  • Good local dining, nightlife, and cultural events

Real Talk

  • !High flood risk (AE zone) requires mandatory flood insurance
  • !Property values and rents are higher than many nearby areas
  • !Limited public transit and low walkability scores
  • !Median age is 58, which may mean fewer family-oriented services
  • $Mandatory flood insurance and higher property taxes
  • $Maintenance costs for coastal homes (e.g., salt damage)
  • $Utilities can be more expensive due to climate and coastal location

Best For

Retirees looking for a warm beach communityProfessionals who can afford higher property costsRemote workers seeking a pleasant coastal environmentLuxury home buyers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Delray Beach, FL

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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