Deerfield Beach, Florida

It's a genuine beach town with a walkable pier, an award-winning shoreline, and a mix that runs from active 55+ communities to family neighborhoods served by schools like Deerfield Beach High and Quiet Waters Elementary. The 373 active 55+ listings and 111 single-family homes show it works for both retirees and families. It's coastal living at a more grounded price than its neighbors.

Compared to much of coastal Broward, no — the median list price is $205,000 and homes sold over the last year at a median of $280,000. The luxury tier exists (32 listings above $1M, topping out near $10.75M), but the bulk of the market is entry-level and mid-range condos. You can browse by price to see how far your budget goes.

The median list price is $205,000 and the average is about $257 per square foot, with a median home size around 970 square feet — a reflection of how condo-heavy the market is. Single-family and waterfront homes push higher, while the 513 active condos anchor the lower end. Over the past 12 months, 1,207 homes sold at a median of $280,000.

There are 740 active listings and homes are taking a median of 76 days to sell, so buyers have breathing room. Sellers are collecting about 94% of their asking price on average, which means there's real negotiating space. Checking just reduced listings is a good way to spot motivated sellers.

Because the market skews toward condos and gated developments, HOA dues matter — the median is $648 a month, which typically covers maintenance and shared amenities. Median property tax runs about $3,178 a year. Factor both into your monthly math, especially when comparing gated communities against single-family options.