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Deerfield Beach.
About
Life in Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach offers a genuine beach-town lifestyle without the tourist-circus intensity of Miami, though tourism and seasonal visitors do shape the local economy. You're looking at a diverse, established community of nearly 87,000 people—about 44% of households are single-person, and there's a substantial retiree population alongside younger families, which creates an interesting social mix. The job market is solid with low unemployment at 3.7%, and major employers like JM Family Enterprises headquartered here, though many residents commute to Fort Lauderdale or Miami for work (average commute is 29 minutes).
Deerfield Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Foreign-Born
39.1%
Broadband Internet
87.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.1% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Deerfield Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Deerfield Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (24.3%), and 20.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
22.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.1%
of households
Married Couples
37.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Deerfield Beach
In Deerfield Beach, rent runs 6% above the FL average, and home values are 14% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
38.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,825
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $271,903 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Deerfield Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Deerfield Beach is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Deerfield Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute28.2 min avg
How Deerfield Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Deerfield Beach, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 17 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Deerfield Beach runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
348.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,962.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,955 national, 2020)
Deerfield Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Deerfield Beach, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Broward County, county-wide
Deerfield Beach is about 5% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Deerfield Beach, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Deerfield Beach is about 5% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 62°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Deerfield Beach has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 62°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/69°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/73°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/62°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 60°F | 1.93" |
| Feb | 78°F | 62°F | 2.01" |
| Mar | 80°F | 65°F | 2.90" |
| Apr | 84°F | 70°F | 3.36" |
| May | 86°F | 73°F | 5.46" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 8.05" |
| Jul | 91°F | 78°F | 5.26" |
| Aug | 91°F | 78°F | 6.30" |
| Sep | 89°F | 77°F | 7.58" |
| Oct | 86°F | 74°F | 6.65" |
| Nov | 81°F | 68°F | 3.67" |
| Dec | 78°F | 64°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Broward Health North
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Boca Raton
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Margate
West Boca Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Boca Raton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Deerfield Beach
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 373 students · in-state tuition $8,040 · 31% graduate · median earnings $37,713 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 23,757 students · in-state tuition $4,879 · 65% graduate · median earnings $61,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
8.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,859 students · in-state tuition $46,450 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,891 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,789 students · in-state tuition $22,400 · 59% graduate · median earnings $48,760 (10 yrs after entry)
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
9.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,315 students · in-state tuition $18,168 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,524 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
57 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
63 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Deerfield Beach
Century Plaza Branch
1856-A W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
837 E Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach
Cities Near Deerfield Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Deerfield Beach FAQ
Is Deerfield Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Deerfield Beach's median rent is $1,774/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $59,730/year. Median home value is $309,600.
Is Deerfield Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Deerfield Beach's violent crime rate was 349 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is below the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1962 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Deerfield Beach, Florida?⌄
Deerfield Beach has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Deerfield Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Deerfield Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,774/month and median household income is $59,730/year. The median home value is $309,600. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Deerfield Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Deerfield Beach is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from