Downtown Delray Beach
Miles of coastline at locals’ fingertips
The public city beach here is 2 miles of powdery sand, known in part for its cleanliness and its sunrises. Boaters benefit from quick access to the Intracoastal Waterway, which runs between the neighborhood and the beach. Some residents with waterfront property even have docks out back. “The boating aspect of Delray Beach is another big outdoor activity,” says Matt Campbell, a local Realtor with Beachfront Properties Real Estate. Locals can also go for a walk along the Intracoastal Waterway at spots like the 3.5-acre Veterans Park, which has a playground, and outdoor lawn bowling and shuffleboard courts. Kids can cool off at Catherine Strong Splash Park, an area that also features a playground, trail and basketball court, and that borders a Boys & Girls Club. “Our weather, year round, pretty much allows for people to be outside if they want,” says Campbell, a South Florida native.
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A variety of homes and atmospheres
Downtown Delray Beach offers plenty of quiet residential areas, where people can find traditional single-family homes with yards on streets lined with palm and oak trees. Some homes date back to the 1920s and 1930s, but there were plenty built in recent years. Those looking to be closer to the waterfront or Atlantic Avenue -- the neighborhood's commercial core -- might opt for one of the assorted condos or townhomes here. Campbell says that options in this area, around Atlantic Avenue and intersecting Swinton, tend to sell more quickly because of their proximity to the amenities there. Houses in Downtown Delray Beach that are more inland and under 2,000 square feet usually sell for between $300,000 and $1 million. A lot of homes over 2,000 square feet, and those on the water, go for $1 million to $5 million.
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Delray Beach rings in the holiday season in a big way
There are a range of events throughout the year in the city. “There’s always something going on,” Campbell says. One of the literal, biggest traditions is the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and Yuletide Street Fair in late November. Delray Beach’s tree stands a towering 100-feet tall in Old School Square, off Swinton Avenue. The tree is decorated with a couple hundred thousand lights. “That’s always a big draw when they do the lighting ceremony,” Campbell says. The city’s St. Patrick’s Day and Fourth of July parades, along Atlantic Avenue, are also popular. “Those are pretty fun times to be in the Downtown Delray area,” Campbell says.There’s plenty to explore along Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic Avenue is a walkable stretch packed with restaurants and shops. “Walkability is absolutely important to the community here,” says Fruin, who has almost 20 years of real estate experience. “People walk to get groceries and to get to the shopping and dining district.” The selection includes Tramonti, which Campbell says is an awesome Italian restaurant. It’s just a few blocks down from Cut 432, a popular steakhouse with a daily happy hour. There are also some fast-casual options on Atlantic, like breakfast and lunch spot Tony's Market & Deli and the seed. Coffee + Juice Bar. Shops here include well-known brands like Tommy Bahama and Urban Outfitters. The neighborhood has a couple of Publix locations, as well, at North Delray Commons and The Plaza at Delray. People here can spend free time exploring the contemporary exhibits at the Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square or seeing a concert at the Arts Garage, too. The area's crime score of 6 is a bit higher than the national average, according to the CAP Index.
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Palm Beach schools have no shortage of extracurriculars
The School District of Palm Beach County has a B-plus overall rating on Niche. Students at the area’s Pine Grove Elementary can participate in programs including a running club and a chorus and drums group. Carver Community Middle has afterschool clubs on topics like robotics and gardening. Both have C-plus ratings on Niche. Atlantic Community High has a B-plus grade and integrated programs on construction, criminal justice, drafting and design, early childhood teacher education, and finance. The neighborhood includes some private options, too, like Cocoplum Nature School, which offers a hands-on, nature-based learning experience for kindergarten through third grade.
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Access other areas with Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic Avenue isn’t just the commercial core of Downtown Delray Beach, but it also links to Interstate 95 to help commuters reach other parts of South Florida. Atlantic also has multiple stops in the area’s Palm Tran bus system. The Palm Beach International Airport is about 20 miles from downtown via I-95, and the 536-bed Delray Medical Center is a 5-mile trip.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Maria McEvoy
Maria McEvoy
Responds QuicklyInvestments, Ltd.
(561) 418-6592
17 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Delray Beach
$425,000 Price
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Laura Urness
Laura Urness
The Corcoran Group
(561) 430-2257
55 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Delray Beach
$517,000 Price
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Matthew Campbell
Matthew Campbell
Responds QuicklyBeachfront Properties Real Estate LLC
(561) 464-4969
72 Total Sales
4 in Downtown Delray Beach
$475K - $1.5M Price Range
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David Schwartzberg
David Schwartzberg
Responds QuicklySerhant
(621) 521-5218
37 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Delray Beach
$655,000 Price
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Roberta Lucas
Roberta Lucas
Century 21 LUXE HOMES
(954) 737-3532
58 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Delray Beach
$2,600,000 Price
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Lidija Bizimoski
Lidija Bizimoski
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Direct
(561) 933-7212
45 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Delray Beach
$222K - $300K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- Public
- Pre-K to 7th
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Parks in this Area
Pompey Park
Lake Ida East Park
Lakeview Park
Mike Machek Boy Scout Park
Knowles Park
Veterans Park
Catherine Strong Splash Park
Cornell Park
Merrit Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Delray Beach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Delray Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Delray Beach, Delray Beach sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Delray Beach, Delray Beach over the last 12 months is $805,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$995,000
Median Sale Price
$805,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,010,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$975,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$725,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
268
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$670
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,081
Number of Homes for Sale
171
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
7.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,045
Above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,973
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,195
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
876
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 191 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 1911am - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 1910am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
20,697
Median Age
42
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,254
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,798
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.2%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.9%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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