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Deerfield Beach

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Florida
  • 128 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Deerfield Beach is a town in Florida with a population of 79,468. Deerfield Beach is in Broward County. Living in Deerfield Beach offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Deerfield Beach there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Deerfield Beach and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Deerfield Beach are above average.
    About Deerfield Beach...
    Population
    79,468

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $142,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,223
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Deerfield Beach Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      239.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      518.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,134.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      406.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Deerfield Beach

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,142
    National
    $55,322
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    Deerfield Beach Reviews

    128 reviews
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    Deerfield Beach is a great place in which to grow up. Deerfield has many parks, beaches, and social activities in the community. The cost of living is more reasonable than some surrounding cities without giving up safety and amenities like parking on the public beach. Deerfield is concerned with the environment and practices recycling. The city provides beautification grants for its citizens and businesses and keeps the public areas clean and inviting. Although Deerfield has some excellent public schools, some need improvement to their curriculm, staff and physical plant.
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    I am a current resident of Deerfield Beach, been living here for 22years now, and I can honestly say the neighborhood isn't that bad as it may seem to others. Things have definitely lightened up then compared to the past. I have grew up here and will be raising my kids here as well, such development has been made in this community and I'm appalled! Keep it it up Deerfield Beach, love you! & oh don't forget our beach whewww!
    Deerfield Beach is a very friendly city and it is family oriented. I would give back to the city of Deerfield Beach, Florida. This is where I grew up and I can truly say that I love my city. The residents of Deerfield Beach care about their environment and they are friendly in general. I would donate to the homeless shelters that are in the city of Pompano Beach, which is a city right next to Deerfield Beach. There are a lot of homeless shelters in Pompano Beach and sometimes I see people that are my age in the mix of the others. That touches my heart. I would donate clothing, food, other necessities, and even provide vacations for those who want to see the outside world.