How many renters in Delray Beach, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.7% (±5.4 points) of renting households in Delray Beach, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.7% (±5.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.0% (±4.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.0% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Delray Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Delray Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±2.7 points) | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±2.6 points) | 8.3% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±2.8 points) | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±3.1 points) | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±2.4 points) | 9.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.0% (±4.8 points) | 52.9% | 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.
Delray Beach against Palm Beach County, its state and the nation
| Delray Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.7% (±5.4 points) | 62.3% (±1.4 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.0% (±4.8 points) | 52.9% (±1.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.0% (±2.5 points) | 36.8% (±0.7 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,387 (±$8,645) | $60,689 (±$1,327) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,961 (±$85) | $1,916 (±$19) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Delray Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (62.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Palm Beach County, Delray Beach ranks 28 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 396 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 Delray Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delray Beach | — | 59.7% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Gulf Stream | 2.9 mi | 60.8% (±59.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golf | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Beach | 3.5 mi | 14.6% (±49.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Briny Breezes | 4.4 mi | 63.7% (±46.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boynton Beach | 5.0 mi | 66.2% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boca Raton | 5.8 mi | 65.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Ridge | 5.8 mi | 77.8% (±34.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Castle | 7.8 mi | 89.1% (±22.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Castle, FL (89.1%).
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 Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Briny Breezes | 63.7% (±46.4 points) |
| 23 | Jupiter | 62.6% (±7.2 points) |
| 24 | Wellington | 61.2% (±8.6 points) |
| 25 | Westgate | 61.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 26 | Gulf Stream | 60.8% (±59.0 points) |
| 27 | Greenacres | 60.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 28 | Delray Beach | 59.7% (±5.4 points) |
| 29 | West Palm Beach | 59.2% (±3.7 points) |
| 30 | Seminole Manor | 59.1% (±38.2 points) |
| 31 | Palm Springs | 58.8% (±7.3 points) |
| 32 | Palm Beach Gardens | 56.8% (±6.6 points) |
| 33 | Juno Ridge | 56.5% (±25.3 points) |
| 34 | Lake Park | 55.6% (±12.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach 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 Delray Beach
Are renters in Delray Beach rent-burdened?
59.7% of renting households in Delray 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 Delray Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Delray Beach, FL spends 35.0% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delray Beach city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delray Beach city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delray Beach city, Florida
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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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