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Is Deerfield Beach a Good Place to Live? Deerfield Beach, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Deerfield Beach ranks #1091 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #449 of 524 smaller cities and #67 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and low household income ($59,730, #445 of 524).
Deerfield Beach by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Deerfield Beach's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Deerfield Beach: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Deerfield Beach safe?
What is the cost of living in Deerfield Beach?
Deerfield Beach's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,774/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $272,563, 27% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $272,563#306 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,426/mo#890 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $309,600#558 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,774/mo#942 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.2x#881 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 35.6%#1300 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Deerfield Beach housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Deerfield Beach is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Deerfield Beach safe?
Deerfield Beach Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Deerfield Beach and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Deerfield Beach?
The median household in Deerfield Beach earns $59,730, 22% below the US figure of $76,827 and 16% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.7% (US 4.2%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $59,730#1052 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.7%#342 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 15.1%#868 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.2%#794 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Deerfield Beach?
The median resident of Deerfield Beach is 43.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 28.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #843 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 43.9 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 28.8%#843 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 63.9% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Deerfield Beach's schools and health?
Deerfield Beach's 5 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 19.1 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil. 31.3% of adults are obese and 14.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 19.1#904 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $12,121#930 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.3%#484 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 14.4%#1117 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.8%#817 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 17.4%#1159 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,449 students are enrolled in Deerfield Beach's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Deerfield Beach?
The average commute in Deerfield Beach is 28.2 minutes (Florida 24.6); 2.6% of workers take transit and 12.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Deerfield Beach scores 12 of 20 (above average walkable), #476 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.4°F and winters 69.2°F, with 56.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 28.2 min#1011 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 8.5%#956 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 69.5% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 12#476 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.2 | 59.1 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 78 | 61.2 | 2 |
| Mar | 80.7 | 63.8 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| May | 86.9 | 72.3 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 89.2 | 75.5 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 91.1 | 76.4 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 91.4 | 76.8 | 7.5 |
| Sep | 89.4 | 75.9 | 8.1 |
| Oct | 86.3 | 73.1 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 81 | 66.8 | 4 |
| Dec | 77.8 | 62.7 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport.
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 76.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 69.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 56.5 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Deerfield Beach?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.21%#967 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Broward County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Broward County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.086% | 90% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.004% | 70% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.002% | 67% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.095% | 65% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Deerfield Beach compare with similar-size cities?
Deerfield Beach is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #449 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 88,093.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Beach, FLPop. 88,093 | #1091 | 48.0 | $59,730 | $1,774/mo | part year | 28.2 min |
| Lawrence, MAPop. 88,736 | #874 | 52.1 | $60,433 | $1,662/mo | 361 | 23 min |
| Bloomington, MNPop. 88,665 | #264 | 62.8 | $93,211 | $1,561/mo | 283 | 21 min |
| Springdale, ARPop. 88,160 | #747 | 54.2 | $69,787 | $1,071/mo | 527 | 19.3 min |
| Bryan, TXPop. 87,939 | #719 | 54.7 | $59,289 | $1,195/mo | 287 | 18.5 min |
| Troy, MIPop. 87,898 | #66 | 69.5 | $120,045 | $1,602/mo | 93 | 23.7 min |
| San Leandro, CAPop. 87,826 | #828 | 52.8 | $101,420 | $2,186/mo | 506 | 31.2 min |
| Ogden, UTPop. 87,413 | #785 | 53.5 | $72,575 | $1,216/mo | 445 | 22.5 min |
| Danbury, CTPop. 87,263 | #441 | 59.2 | $83,393 | $1,846/mo | 146 | 29.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Deerfield Beach compare with the rest of Florida?
Deerfield Beach ranks #67 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 48 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 16% below the Florida median. Homes are 27% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Westchester, FLPop. 52,032 | … #63 | 48.6 | $72,262 | $1,819/mo | no data |
| Town 'n' Country, FLPop. 85,928 | #64 | 48.5 | $73,538 | $1,734/mo | no data |
| Kissimmee, FLPop. 81,479 | #65 | 48.5 | $53,758 | $1,647/mo | 449 |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #66 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data |
| Deerfield Beach, FLPop. 88,093 | #67 | 48.0 | $59,730 | $1,774/mo | part year |
| Tamarac, FLPop. 73,019 | #68 | 47.9 | $61,718 | $1,895/mo | part year |
| Daytona Beach, FLPop. 78,992 | #69 | 47.6 | $52,058 | $1,328/mo | part year |
| Kendale Lakes, FLPop. 52,622 | #70 | 47.1 | $71,621 | $1,968/mo | no data |
| Country Club, FLPop. 51,296 | #71 | 46.8 | $75,212 | $1,899/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Deerfield Beach among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Deerfield Beach's score calculated?
Deerfield Beach scores 48 out of 100, #1091 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Deerfield Beach. Similar-size median 55.5.
47.8 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Deerfield Beach. Similar-size median 58.9.
50.5 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Deerfield Beach's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
49.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Deerfield Beach's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
55.0 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Deerfield Beach. Similar-size median 56.1.
38.3 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Deerfield Beach. Similar-size median 42.4.
40.2 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Deerfield Beach. Similar-size median 50.0.
45.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Deerfield Beach's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
57.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
38.9 - SafetyNot scored
Deerfield Beach's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Deerfield Beach's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Deerfield Beach has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Deerfield Beach
Is Deerfield Beach, FL a good place to live?
Deerfield Beach ranks #1091 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #449 of 524 smaller cities and #67 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and low household income ($59,730, #445 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Deerfield Beach?
Deerfield Beach's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,774/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $272,563, 27% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Deerfield Beach safe?
Deerfield Beach Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Deerfield Beach and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Deerfield Beach?
The median household in Deerfield Beach earns $59,730, 22% below the US figure of $76,827 and 16% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.7% (US 4.2%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Deerfield Beach?
Median rent in Deerfield Beach is $1,774/mo (Census), #942 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,426/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 35.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Deerfield Beach?
Zillow's typical home value in Deerfield Beach is $272,563, down 3% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $309,600.
How are the public schools in Deerfield Beach?
Deerfield Beach's 5 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 19.1 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Deerfield Beach?
The average commute is 28.2 minutes, #1011 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 8.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Deerfield Beach?
Deerfield Beach averages 76.8°F over the year, 83.4°F in summer and 69.2°F in winter, with 56.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Deerfield Beach walkable?
Deerfield Beach scores 12 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #476 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Deerfield Beach at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Deerfield Beach?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Deerfield Beach?
Deerfield Beach has 88,093 residents. The median resident of Deerfield Beach is 43.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 28.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #843 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Deerfield Beach compare with the rest of Florida?
Deerfield Beach ranks #67 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 48 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 16% below the Florida median. Homes are 27% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Deerfield Beach?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Deerfield Beach's population of 88,093 are Lawrence, MA (#874 overall), Bloomington, MN (#264 overall), Springdale, AR (#747 overall), Bryan, TX (#719 overall), and Troy, MI (#66 overall). Deerfield Beach is #1091.