How many renters in Deerfield Beach, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.2% (±5.8 points) of renting households in Deerfield Beach, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 42.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.2% (±5.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.9% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 42.2% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Deerfield Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Deerfield Beach | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.4% (±1.6 points) | 5.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.3% (±3.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.3% (±2.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±2.5 points) | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±2.4 points) | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.9% (±5.3 points) | 55.4% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Deerfield Beach against Broward County, its state and the nation
| Deerfield Beach | Broward County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.2% (±5.8 points) | 65.2% (±1.2 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.9% (±5.3 points) | 55.4% (±1.0 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 42.2% (±4.2 points) | 38.3% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,822 (±$3,830) | $57,896 (±$1,306) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,774 (±$63) | $1,907 (±$16) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Deerfield Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Broward County (65.2%).
It is also higher than in Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Broward County, Deerfield Beach ranks 16 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 240 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Deerfield Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Beach | — | 66.2% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Lighthouse Point | 3.3 mi | 58.0% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro Beach | 3.7 mi | 59.4% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coconut Creek | 4.2 mi | 57.5% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Boca Raton | 4.4 mi | 65.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pompano Beach | 4.9 mi | 62.3% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watergate | 5.7 mi | 69.2% (±36.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Margate | 6.9 mi | 64.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Beach | 7.9 mi | 14.6% (±49.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coconut Creek, FL (57.5%), Highland Beach, FL (14.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Dania Beach | 71.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 11 | Roosevelt Gardens | 69.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 12 | Hollywood | 67.7% (±3.8 points) |
| 13 | Sunrise | 66.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 14 | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 66.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 15 | Parkland | 66.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Deerfield Beach | 66.2% (±5.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Miramar | 66.2% (±7.2 points) |
| 18 | Pembroke Pines | 65.7% (±5.4 points) |
| 19 | Plantation | 64.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 20 | Margate | 64.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 21 | Cooper City | 63.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 22 | Coral Springs | 62.5% (±4.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Broward County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Deerfield Beach
Are renters in Deerfield Beach rent-burdened?
66.2% of renting households in Deerfield Beach pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Deerfield Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Deerfield Beach, FL spends 42.2% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield Beach city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield Beach city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield Beach city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Deerfield Beach city, Florida (place:16725, in state:12).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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