Delray Beach
Atlantic Avenue runs from I-95 to the ocean, putting restaurants, galleries, and a Blue Flag beach on one walkable street.
County
Palm Beach
Population
67,000
Why Here
Why Delray Beach?
Walkable Atlantic Avenue arts and dining district
Blue Flag municipal beach with annual parking permits at $90
Morikami Museum and Wakodahatchee Wetlands, both in western Delray
Price range from 55+ condos under $200K to Intracoastal estates over $2M
Jose's Take
Delray is one of the places where the reputation matches the walk. Atlantic Avenue actually works as a walkable street, which most South Florida corridors don't. What I tell buyers is that the east-west divide matters more than most listings let on. East of Swinton you're paying for proximity to the beach and the avenue. West of Swinton you're getting more house for the dollar.
Jose Costa
(954) 614-1351“Delray had already decided for me before I ever thought about buying. Every visit made it harder to leave. When I finally called Jose to ask if I could actually afford it, it turned out I could. I've lived here two years now and haven't thought about renting since.”
Diane F., Delray Beach
The Community
Who lives in Delray Beach?
67,000
Population
52
Median Age
$79,393
Median Household Income
$56,068
Per Capita Income
65%
Owner-Occupied
35%
Renter-Occupied
RPR/BeachesMLS + U.S. Census via Esri, 2026
What You'll Pay
What does your budget get you here?
Honest ranges, not the headline number on Zillow.
Under $200K
55+ Community Condos
Primarily age-restricted communities on the far west side, Kings Point and similar developments where one-bedroom units have listed near $90K and two-bedrooms near $150K. Not representative of the general family-buyer market; largely retirement-oriented with strict HOA age restrictions.
$300K – $550K
Condos, Townhomes and Entry SF
Condos, townhomes, or smaller single-family homes generally west of I-95, in neighborhoods like Lake Ida. This bracket roughly tracks the citywide blended median sale price.
$550K – $1M
Single-Family West of I-95
The core single-family market in most non-luxury Delray Beach neighborhoods, particularly west of I-95 in newer or well-maintained suburban pockets. Closer to downtown or east of Swinton, list prices push toward the top of this range and beyond.
$1M+
Waterfront, Downtown and Premium East Side
Intracoastal, oceanfront, and premium downtown single-family homes in neighborhoods like Tropic Isle and The Oaks, where prices range from $2M to well over $3M.
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The Schools
Schools in Delray Beach
Ratings from GreatSchools.org. Always visit in person.
Delray schools split sharply by grade level: Morikami Park Elementary rates 10/10; Spady Elementary rates 7/10 with a Montessori magnet. Carver Middle rates 3/10 despite an IB World School designation; Atlantic High rates 4/10 overall but has run one of the county's IB programs since 1989. Zoning varies by address; use the district locator to confirm your zone.
Local Life
Around Delray Beach
Publix, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Corridor
Multiple Publix locations on W Atlantic Ave., with a Trader Joe's at Linton Blvd. and a Whole Foods at Glades and Jog, covering most of the city without a long drive.
Buying Here
Looking to buy in Delray Beach?
Delray has a real east-west split in both price and character. Starter condos west of I-95 and oceanfront estates east of A1A are very different conversations. Jose has worked both sides and can help buyers understand where the value actually sits.
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Looking to rent in Delray Beach?
Jose tracks this rental market and can walk you through current availability and what to expect in your price range.
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Thinking of selling in Delray Beach?
Delray Beach prices run above most of its Palm Beach County neighbors, but values vary significantly by street. Jose's free CMA shows exactly where your home sits in today's market.
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About Delray Beach
Delray Beach has a walkable downtown where Atlantic Avenue runs east from I-95 to the ocean, with restaurants, galleries, and boutiques along the way. Housing ranges from 55+ condos in the $100s to Intracoastal estates over $2M. The city skews older, with a median age of 51, and has a significant Black community concentrated west of Swinton Avenue. The east-west divide shapes both pricing and neighborhood character.
Jose Costa
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