Moving to Delray Beach, Florida

A practical city guide for deciding whether Delray Beach fits your life, planning the move, and settling in with fewer surprises.

Moving to Delray Beach, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Palm Beach County. With roughly 67,000 residents, Delray Beach sits in Southeast Florida. Locally it's known as walkable Atlantic-coast town — Atlantic Avenue lined with restaurants and galleries, broad public beach, strong year-round dining scene. For relocators it's the 'small town in a big metro' appeal for Palm Beach County — popular with affluent retirees and second-home buyers. Climate: tropical maritime — warm winters in the high 70s, summer highs around 90 with steady sea breezes, intense rainy season June through October. Before choosing a home, pay attention to Atlantic hurricanes, king tide saltwater intrusion, the highest property insurance rates in Florida. Local areas to put on your research list include Pineapple Grove, Lake Ida, Delaire. Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.