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Renter's guide to Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach, Florida, is a suave, sophisticated city in trendy Palm Beach County. With two miles of award-winning Atlantic beaches, Delray Beach’s tourist attractions have helped transform the city into a full-fledged live-play-work environment lovingly known as the Village by the Sea.

This busy coastal paradise occupies 15.89 square miles and is home to 66,255 residents, nearly a 10 percent increase since 2010.

The road from Miami to Delray Beach is a convenient 52 miles. The Village by the Sea is 20 miles from West Palm Beach and 8 miles from Boca Raton. Delray Beach is 222 miles from Tampa and 1,235 miles from New York City.

The Delray Beach weather is characterized by comfortable ocean breezes that provide relief for the tropical climate. Delray enjoys 235 sunny days per year. July high temperatures hover around 89°F while January lows touch the high 50s. Delray Beach receives about 58 inches of rain annually.

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Things to do in Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach offers a full plate of cultural and natural wonders amidst some of the greatest culinary, entertainment and shopping venues in tourist-happy South Florida. The downtown area drips with entertainment opportunities, including the original Palm Beach County paintings found at Cacace Fine Art Studio, a 25-year staple of downtown. The Crest Theater is located on the campus at Old School Square as is the Fieldhouse, home to many special events.

The Big Apple Shopping Bazaar and The Boys Farmers Market are filled with bargains and shoppers. Jewelry with an Edge has become a local trademark.

From budget-minded pizza to amazingly diverse gourmet dining, Delray Beach restaurants have earned a reputation for value and taste. Beach-side Cafe Luna Rosa and Cabana El Ray specialize in Latin cuisine while popular Dada offers American, Italian and pizza dishes. For Mexican specials, try 50 Ocean at Boston’s on the Beach or savor fine Italian cuisine at Scuola Vecchia Pizza E Vino.

Professional sports in Miami are exciting but Delray Beach has a compelling golf, tennis and watersports culture. Delray’s annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Delray Beach Sports Complex features top players and the Donald Ross-designed, nationally acclaimed Delray Beach Golf Club.

Annual Delray Beach events include November’s Wine and Seafood Festival and March’s Delray Bacon & Bourbon Fest. August’s Restaurant Week and Mellow Mondays and First Friday Art Walk keep the city buzzing in anticipation of the annual Delray Affair, a showcase of local hospitality.

Delray Beach hotels like the Colony Hotel and Cabana Club, and modern oceanside resorts hotels like Delray Beach Marriott seamlessly mix luxury accommodations, steamy nightlife and saltwater. Delray Beach House Boutique Hotel and Luxury Villas offer 5-star South Florida hospitality.

The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum portrays Delray’s colorful history from its earliest roots. The historic campus at Old School Square and the Cornell Art Museum are not to be missed. Fans love the Surfing Museum and the Delray Beach Center for Arts, featuring captivating local scenes.

Delray’s outdoor lifestyle radiates through the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens while Lake Ida

Delray Beach, FL employment & economy

Despite a stubborn 6.2% unemployment rate, the economy in Delray Beach is stable. Jobs in Delray Beach are projected to grow 3.93% in the near term with a projected 10-year growth of 41.7%.

About 26% of Delray Beach employees work in sales, office or administrative support. More than 17% are active in management, finance or business. Palm Beach County School District employs more than 21,000 workers. Office Depot employs about 1,700 workers at its corporate headquarters and Yurco/Churchill Benefit Corp employs 500 workers at its design facility.

Palm Beach International Airport services Delray Beach and offers 160 daily flights through 12 carriers with non-stop service to more than 25 destinations.

Dog Park and Atlantic Dunes Park attracts jogging and walking enthusiasts.

Education in Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach and the Palm Beach County School District have won prominent educational awards for innovative learning initiatives for adults and children. Palm Beach County is the fifth largest school district in Florida and 11^th largest in the US. The school system operates 185 schools with 183,000 students that speak 150 languages. Delray Beach is Florida’s top performing school district and includes 41 charter schools.

Palm Beach County hosts 16 colleges and universities, most of which are geared for specific workforce training. These include:  College of Health and Allied Development, Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology - Delray, Barry University, Gallaudet University Residency and Lifestyles College.