The Town FilesDeerfield Beach, Florida
City in Broward County · population 86,859 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $309,600
- Household income
- $59,730
- Jan low / Jul high
- 60° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 63
- Median age
- 43.9
Deerfield Beach is a city of 86,859 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $309,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 93% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 90% of Florida towns, more walkable than 87% of Florida towns.
How Deerfield Beach ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Deerfield Beach is worth $309,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $59,730, which is more affordable than 33% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,774 a month. 63.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deerfield Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,774 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $59,730 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 63.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.8% | — |
Who lives in Deerfield Beach
| People | Deerfield Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 39.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Deerfield Beach
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 60.4°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
63 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deerfield Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 1, 1980 about 5.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 57 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 15, 1989.
Severe weather in Broward County since 1996
Broward County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4709: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Broward County
Broward County had 864,520 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,492 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Deerfield Beach itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Deerfield Beach
7 public schools with 6,153 students, about 21.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,109 | 22.0 |
| QUIET WATERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,138 | 17.5 |
| DEERFIELD BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,127 | 18.8 |
| DEERFIELD BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 615 | 16.6 |
| DEERFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 460 | 16.4 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY KEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (charter) | 6-8 | 406 | — |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY KEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 298 | — |
Towns near Deerfield Beach
- Lighthouse Point, FL3.3 mi · 10,486 people · home $688,400
- Coconut Creek, FL4.2 mi · 57,833 people · home $309,600
- Boca Raton, FL4.4 mi · 97,422 people · home $722,700
- Pompano Beach, FL4.9 mi · 112,046 people · home $349,300
- Watergate, FL5.7 mi · 3,459 people · home $222,000
- Margate, FL6.9 mi · 58,712 people · home $316,200
- Highland Beach, FL7.9 mi · 4,295 people · home $909,200
- Parkland, FL8.0 mi · 34,670 people · home $983,000
Deerfield Beach questions
Is Deerfield Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deerfield Beach scores better for retirees than 35% of Florida towns and quieter than 17%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Deerfield Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Deerfield Beach is valued at $309,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,730, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,774 a month.
What is the weather like in Deerfield Beach?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 60.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Deerfield Beach get tornadoes?
63 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deerfield Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 1, 1980. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)