Delray Beach City Property Records in Florida
Delray Beach property records document ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, permits, and related real estate transactions for property within Delray Beach, Florida. Because Delray Beach is located in Palm Beach County, most official property records are maintained at the county level. Users can search ownership, parcel details, exemptions, and assessed values through the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office. Recorded legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, and plats are available through the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in its Official Records search. Property tax bills and payment history can be accessed through the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office. For local building permits, inspections, code-related records, and zoning information, users may consult the City of Delray Beach Development Services Department or the City of Delray Beach City Clerk’s Office for public records requests.
Delray Beach Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
Delray Beach's Crime Rates section shows the number of crimes reported in the city. It separates violent crimes, which include murder, robbery, and assault, from property crimes, which include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
The reported counts for Delray Beach are 2 murders, 37 robberies, 220 assaults, 1,783 property crimes, 117 burglaries, and 125 motor vehicle thefts.
These figures show how many incidents of each reported crime type were recorded in the city. Readers can compare the counts across categories to see which types of reported crime appear most often in Delray Beach. The figures reflect reported crime only and do not describe every incident that occurred in the city.
What Is the Population Profile of Delray Beach
Delray Beach's Race and Ethnicity data shows the city's racial and ethnic composition, with population counts and percentages for each group. White residents are the largest group at 52% (34,850 people), followed by Black residents at 30% (19,893) and Hispanic residents at 11% (7,196). Other groups include Two + Races at 4% (2,634), Asian at 3% (1,913), Other Race at 0.67% (450), American Indian at 0.01% (4), and Pacific Islander at 0%.
Delray Beach, Ratings Compared Across Florida 
Delray Beach's community ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Access to Restaurants (A+), Good for Retirees (A+), and Health & Fitness (A). Other notable ratings include Nightlife (A), Weather (A), and Public Schools (B+), while Cost of Living (C+) and Housing (C+) received the lowest grades. The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.
How Educated Is Delray Beach
Delray Beach's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (26%), High School (22%), and Below High School (11%). The data also includes other available education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Delray Beach's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (35%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (34%) and 2000 - Present (22%). The data also includes other available construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Delray Beach's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (48%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (26%) and 1 Bedroom (14%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.
What Is the Average Age
Delray Beach's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (28%), 55 - 64 (17%), and 25 - 34 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.
Property Market Trends at Delray Beach
Delray Beach's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $386,700. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,914 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Delray Beach's dynamic real estate landscape.