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1830 NW 18th St #201
B- Composite 65.18
Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +22.5/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +7.5/10.0
  • DSCR +7.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$135,000

1830 NW 18th St #201 · Delray Beach, FL 33445
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,335 sqft · Condo public records · 160 Days on market
55+ age-restricted Built 1981 Fair condition $101/sqft · 33% below area Est $200k · 33% under $599/mo HOA · 24% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

This bright & spacious 2-Bed/2-Bath, 2nd-floor corner unit is in the very desirable Pines of Delray North, a 55+ manned-gated community. This blank-slate, 1,335 sq. ft. condo offers an open layout, eat-in kitchen, walk-in closets, in-unit washer/dryer, a 5-year-old A/C & all Impact Glass Windows perfect for those w/ a vision. Enjoy 2 clubhouses, pools, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, billiards & more. Very accessible to Downtown Delray, its beaches, shopping, dining, houses of worship, and I-95----Comfort, Convenience, & Community all from one location! Public Water/Sewer, Building Insurance, Cable & Internet; all included in the monthly maintenance.

Key facts

  • Gated community
  • Two clubhouses
  • Eat in kitchen

Tags

GATED COMMUNITYOPEN LAYOUTEAT IN KITCHENWALK IN CLOSETSIN UNIT WASHER DRYERTWO CLUBHOUSES

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $135k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $528 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $135k).
  • Recommended offer: $119k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.0% vs local median 4.1% in Delray Beach — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 77/100 on livability (#202 in FL, #3,160 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, health & safety A+, commute A-; Watch: cost of living C-, crime D-, amenities F.
  • Palm Beach (suburban): math 46% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #34 of 73 in FL (top 47%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Crosspointe Elementary School (math 36% / reading 45%, grade F, #1,471 of 2,144 statewide, top 69%, 652 students, 75% FRL); Carver Middle School (math 22% / reading 34%, grade F, #486 of 571 statewide, top 86%, 732 students, 73% FRL); Atlantic High School (math 28% / reading 52%, grade F, #296 of 667 statewide, top 45%, 1,889 students, 59% FRL) — zoned schools average 69% FRL vs 52% district-wide (17 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 36% at this address vs 50% district-wide (-13 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Palm Beach average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.8%/yr); 504 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 97d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 78% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 3,974 units permitted in Palm Beach County in 2024 (1,012 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $933 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Palm Beach County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.8% rent growth), your $38k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 160 days — a 12% lower offer ($119k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $53k; list at $135k implies a 155% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 24% of rent.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→26/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $118,800 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 160 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  8. Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  9. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  10. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  11. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.84%
Cap rate
10.99%
Cash-on-cash
16.76%
DSCR
1.75
GRM
4.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$200,366
List price
$135,000
Delta
-32.62%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1835 NW 18th St #104 0.19mi 2/2.0 1,148 (-14%) 0mo $152,500 $133 68
2500 NW 10th St 0.57mi 2/2.0 1,245 (-7%) 0mo $265,088 $213 62
912 South Dr Unit A 1.28mi 2/2.0 1,295 (-3%) 0mo $159,000 $123 60
999 NW 23rd Ln 0.48mi 2/2.0 1,626 (+22%) 0mo $256,000 $157 53
235 E High Point Ct E Unit A 1.44mi 2/2.0 1,175 (-12%) 1mo $116,000 $99 44
175 High Point Ter E Unit D 1.48mi 2/2.0 1,175 (-12%) 1mo $175,000 $149 44
702 Place Tavant 1.11mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,174 (-12%) 0mo $490,000 $417 40
1440 SW 28th Ave #10 1.33mi 2/2.0 1,053 (-21%) 1mo $192,000 $182 39
109 NE 17th St 1.28mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,508 (+13%) 0mo $1,000,000 $663 38
3315 Fernwood Dr 1.49mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,509 (+13%) 0mo $1,165,000 $772 38
2840 Dorson Way 0.99mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,511 (+13%) 0mo $600,000 $397 38
315 Coral Trace Ln 0.98mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,576 (+18%) 0mo $475,000 $301 35

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.83% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
6.4%
Equity multiple
1.24×
Total profit
$9,214
Equity at exit
$20,129
10-year hold
IRR
14.4%
Equity multiple
2.09×
Total profit
$41,158
Equity at exit
$11,672

Cash invested: $37,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Florida
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
3 active · 8 under contract
Median asking
$159,900 ($113/sqft)
Median days on market
67 d
This list price
33% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+33.4% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 33445

Rents YoY
1.8%
Active inventory
504
Price-to-rent
4.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,481 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$708
Tax from tax record
$69 /mo · $824/yr
Insurance
$56
HOA
$599
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$521
Net cashflow
$528

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,813
Max offer price $135,000
Occupancy floor 74%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $604 -5% $566 +0% $528 +5% $490 +10% $452
Rent -10% $332 -5% $430 +0% $528 +5% $626 +10% $724
Rate -1.0pp $596 -0.5pp $562 base $528 +0.5pp $493 +1.0pp $458

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$33,750
Closing costs
$4,050
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1551 NW 20th Ave #102 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1148 $1,895 $1.65 74d 1 0.02mi
1860 NW 13th St #201 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1335 $2,800 $2.10 120d 1 0.04mi
1520 NW 19th Ter #203 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1335 $2,200 $1.65 120d 1 0.04mi
1830 NW 18th St Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1335 $1,695 $1.27 10d 1 0.04mi
1520 NW 19th Ter #203 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1335 $2,000 $1.50 19d 1 0.04mi
1520 NW 19th Ter #203 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1335 $2,000 $1.50 31d 1 0.04mi
1560 NW 18th Ave #104 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1148 $2,100 $1.83 117d 1 0.05mi
1560 NW 18th Ave #104 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1148 $2,100 $1.83 116d 1 0.05mi
1441 NW 19th Ter #201 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1148 $2,175 $1.89 51d 1 0.06mi
1640 NW 19th Ter #103 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1148 $1,950 $1.70 117d 1 0.06mi
1640 NW 19th Ter #103 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1148 $1,950 $1.70 103d 1 0.06mi
1440 NW 20th Ave #104 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1335 $2,650 $1.99 109d 1 0.09mi
1641 NW 19th Ter Unit 46A Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1104 $2,000 $1.81 114d 1 0.09mi
1340 NW 18th Ave #202 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1148 $2,050 $1.79 49d 1 0.15mi
1631 NW 18th Ave #201 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1148 $3,300 $2.87 120d 1 0.17mi
1631 NW 18th Ave #201 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1148 $3,300 $2.87 11d 1 0.17mi
1630 NW 22nd Ave Delray Beach, FL 3.0 2.0 1560 $4,200 $2.69 120d 1 0.29mi
1630 NW 22nd Ave Delray Beach, FL 3.0 2.0 1560 $4,200 $2.69 93d 1 0.29mi
1330 NW 22nd Ave Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1335 $3,500 $2.62 27d 1 0.31mi
1080 NW 19th Ter Delray Beach, FL 3.0 2.0 1603 $3,200 $2.00 7d 1 0.32mi
1770 NW 22nd Ave Delray Beach, FL 3.0 2.0 1850 $7,000 $3.78 112d 1 0.34mi
340 Lake Monterey Cir Boynton Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1188 $2,195 $1.85 11d 1 0.34mi
169 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 3.0 2.5 1389 $2,800 $2.02 93d 1 0.36mi
169 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 3.0 2.5 1389 $2,800 $2.02 120d 1 0.36mi
169 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 3.0 2.5 1389 $2,800 $2.02 85d 1 0.36mi
169 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 3.0 2.5 1389 $2,800 $2.02 110d 1 0.36mi
169 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 3.0 2.5 1389 $2,800 $2.02 74d 1 0.36mi
161 Monterey Bay Dr #161 Boynton Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1188 $2,200 $1.85 98d 1 0.37mi
161 Monterey Bay Dr #161 Boynton Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1188 $2,250 $1.89 109d 1 0.37mi
161 Monterey Bay Dr #161 Boynton Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1188 $2,300 $1.94 120d 1 0.37mi
161 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1188 $2,300 $1.94 99d 1 0.37mi
161 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1188 $2,200 $1.85 69d 1 0.37mi
161 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1188 $2,300 $1.94 114d 1 0.37mi
138 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 3.0 2.5 1551 $2,800 $1.81 97d 1 0.39mi
141 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 3.0 2.5 1389 $2,800 $2.02 20d 1 0.39mi
291 Lake Monterey Cir Boynton Beach, FL 3.0 2.5 1523 $2,500 $1.64 90d 1 0.40mi
107 Monterey Bay Dr Boynton Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1144 $2,500 $2.19 10d 1 0.41mi
2320 NW 12th St Unit 2320 Delray Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1281 $2,500 $1.95 24d 1 0.41mi
406 Lake Monterey Cir Boynton Beach, FL 3.0 2.5 1402 $2,500 $1.78 69d 1 0.43mi
400 Lake Monterey Cir Boynton Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1144 $2,400 $2.10 106d 1 0.43mi

Property features AI

Finance

HOA & community
Association: PINES OF DELRAY NORTHMonthly association fee of $599Association fee includes cable TV, insurance, security, trash, water, and pool serviceCommunity amenities: fitness center, game room, parking, pool, community room, pickleball courts, gatedSenior community

Exterior

Parking
1 parking space
Security
Gated with guardSecurity patrol
Utilities
Public waterPublic sewerCable connectedElectricity connectedWater connectedSewer connected
Home design
CondominiumResale propertyFaces north2 total storiesUnit in building number 43
Construction
CBS constructionComposition roof
Exterior features
Not waterfrontGated community with guard and security patrol

Interior

Kitchen
Electric rangeDishwasherGarbage disposalRefrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Flooring
CarpetCeramic tile
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms on the main level
Heating & cooling
Central heatingCentral air conditioning
Interior features
Walk-in closets
Laundry & utility
Laundry area in the kitchenElectric water heater

HOA detail $599/mo · $7,188/yr condo

Likely covers
watersewerinternetcableinsurancepoolgymsecurity
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-23
    days on market $135,000 Active 160 DOM
  2. 2026-09-22
    days on market $135,000 Active 159 DOM
  3. 2026-09-21
    days on market $135,000 Active 158 DOM
  4. 2026-09-20
    days on market $135,000 Active 157 DOM
  5. 2026-09-18
    days on market $135,000 Active 155 DOM
  6. 2026-09-17
    days on market $135,000 Active 154 DOM
  7. 2026-09-16
    days on market $135,000 Active 153 DOM
  8. 2026-09-15
    days on market $135,000 Active 152 DOM
  9. 2026-09-13
    days on market $135,000 Active 150 DOM
  10. 2026-09-12
    days on market $135,000 Active 149 DOM
  11. 2026-09-11
    days on market $135,000 Active 148 DOM
  12. 2026-09-05
    days on market $135,000 Active 142 DOM
  13. 2026-09-04
    days on market $135,000 Active 141 DOM
  14. 2026-09-03
    days on market $135,000 Active 140 DOM
  15. 2026-08-31
    days on market $135,000 Active 137 DOM
  16. 2026-08-29
    days on market $135,000 Active 135 DOM
  17. 2026-08-28
    days on market $135,000 Active 134 DOM
  18. 2026-08-27
    days on market $135,000 Active 133 DOM
  19. 2026-08-25
    days on market $135,000 Active 131 DOM
  20. 2026-08-24
    days on market $135,000 Active 130 DOM
  21. 2026-08-23
    days on market $135,000 Active 129 DOM
  22. 2026-08-22
    days on market $135,000 Active 128 DOM
  23. 2026-08-21
    days on market $135,000 Active 127 DOM
  24. 2026-08-20
    days on market $135,000 Active 126 DOM
  25. 2026-08-19
    days on market $135,000 Active 125 DOM
  26. 2026-08-18
    days on market $135,000 Active 124 DOM
  27. 2026-08-17
    days on market $135,000 Active 123 DOM
  28. 2026-08-16
    days on market $135,000 Active 122 DOM
  29. 2026-08-15
    days on market $135,000 Active 121 DOM
  30. 2026-08-14
    days on market $135,000 Active 120 DOM
  31. 2026-08-13
    days on market $135,000 Active 119 DOM
  32. 2026-08-12
    days on market $135,000 Active 118 DOM
  33. 2026-08-11
    days on market $135,000 Active 117 DOM
  34. 2026-08-10
    days on market $135,000 Active 116 DOM
  35. 2026-08-09
    days on market $135,000 Active 115 DOM
  36. 2026-08-08
    days on market $135,000 Active 114 DOM
  37. 2026-08-06
    days on market $135,000 Active 112 DOM
  38. 2026-08-05
    days on market $135,000 Active 111 DOM
  39. 2026-08-03
    days on market $135,000 Active 109 DOM
  40. 2026-07-31
    days on market $135,000 Active 106 DOM
  41. 2026-07-26
    days on market $135,000 Active 101 DOM
  42. 2026-07-24
    days on market $135,000 Active 99 DOM
  43. 2026-07-23
    days on market $135,000 Active 98 DOM
  44. 2026-07-22
    days on market $135,000 Active 97 DOM
  45. 2026-07-21
    days on market $135,000 Active 96 DOM
  46. 2026-07-20
    days on market $135,000 Active 95 DOM
  47. 2026-07-18
    days on market $135,000 Active 93 DOM
  48. 2026-07-18
    days on market $135,000 Active 92 DOM
  49. 2026-07-16
    days on market $135,000 Active 91 DOM
  50. 2026-07-15
    pricedays on market $135,000 Active 90 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$824 · $69/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,120 · $93/mo
Expected delta
+$296/yr (+$25/mo · 36.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 26 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$29,772
− Mortgage interest
−$7,562
− Property taxes
−$824
− Insurance
−$675
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,382
− Management
−$2,382
− HOA
−$7,188
− Depreciation
−$3,927
Taxable income
$4,832
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,160
After-tax cash flow
$5,177/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 9 photos

Fair 45/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $6,675–$20,025 screening

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse in a desirable community is in fair condition with some minor repairs and maintenance needed. Painting the exterior and interior walls and landscaping the property can significantly increase its value.

Components & finishes AI

Roof tile · good

Repairs flagged

  • Minor Landscaping — The vegetation appears to be overgrown and could benefit from trimming and maintenance.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Painting the exterior and interior walls can improve the curb appeal and interior aesthetics, which can increase both resale and rental value.
  • Both Landscaping and trimming the vegetation — Landscaping and trimming the vegetation can improve the curb appeal and overall aesthetics of the property, which can increase both resale and rental value.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 36/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Crosspointe Elementary School F FL #1,471/2,144 Nat'l #19,191/41,679 Middle Carver Middle School F FL #486/571 Nat'l #9,545/14,009 High Atlantic High School F FL #296/667 Nat'l #8,112/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Palm Beach
NCES district ID
1201500
Math proficiency
46% ▼ -16.00%
Reading proficiency
53% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$53,943
Composite
42.72/100
National rank
#3160
State rank
#34 of 73 in FL
B Composite livability gradescore 77/100

Livability — Delray Beach

Score
77/100
State rank
#202
US rank
#3160

Category grades

Amenities F Commute A- Cost of living C- Crime D- Employment B+ Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Delray Beach, FL
County
Palm Beach County · 1,637,487 people
City population
123,167
Metro
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
Population (ZIP)
33,122
Household income
$78,163
Rent vs Own
31.2% rent · 68.8% own
Severe rent burden
14% of renters

Population outlook (Palm Beach County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,637,487 people
By 2030
1,743,255 · +6.5%
By 2040
1,948,712 · +19.0%
By 2050
2,132,979 · +30.3%
By 2075
2,530,027 · +54.5%
By 2100
2,706,979 · +65.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.62)
Race & ethnicity
White 55% Black 24% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 11% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Puerto Rican 3% Cuban 2%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 14% Romanian 3% Scotch-Irish 3%
Foreign-born
27% · Canada, Jamaica, Dominican Republic
Languages at home
66% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 18% Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Palm Beach

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 50.0% · R 49.2%
2008→2024 swing
-22.1pp toward R · 2008: 22.9pp · 2024: 0.8pp
All cycles
2024: D+0.8 2020: D+12.8 2016: D+15.3 2012: D+17.0 2008: D+22.9

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Civics

Price history

+164.2% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-16 Price Changed $140,000 Beaches MLS
  • 2026-04-16 Listed $165,000 Beaches MLS
  • 1982-12-01 Sold (Public Records) $53,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $824 · +3.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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