Cost of Living in Delray Beach, FL

Population: 66,940 • 2026 Data

$79,393
Median Household Income
+3% vs national
$1,914
Median Monthly Rent
+42% vs national
$386,700
Median Home Value
+14% vs national
5.7%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Delray Beach

The median home value in Delray Beach, FL is $386,700. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,914, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,693.

Rent-to-income ratio: 28.9%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Delray Beach, FL is $79,393. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%, with a labor force of 36,039 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov