Delray Beach, Florida is a 16-square-mile city nestled in the southeast corner of Palm Beach County on Florida's Atlantic Coast. Delray Beach lies directly north of Boca Raton, Florida and directly south of Boynton Beach, Florida. In 1911, Delray was chartered by the state of Florida as an incorporated town. The Florida land boom of the 1920s brought prosperity to Delray Beach with tourism and real estate speculation. Delray, FL slowly evolved into a tourist destination and a winter home for artists and writers.

Today, this Palm Beach County city is a charming beach town with a trendy downtown full of galleries, shops and boutiques. The world-renowned Pineapple Grove Arts District in Downtown Delray Beach features cutting-edge art galleries, several upscale restaurants, and shopping. The Delray Beach Tennis Center, which has hosted several major international tennis events, has been a driving force in the revitalization of Delray Breach.

Delray Beach, FL had 59,683 residents in 2007 (U.S. Census Bureau). There were 27,000 households in the city with an average household size of 2.2 people. Families made up 52 percent of the households in Delray Beach, Florida. The median income of households was $45,828.

Delray Beach, FL has recently been designated a “Playful City USA” community by Kaboom, a national non-profit organization dedicated to bringing play back into children’s lives. Only a few communities in the United States earn this honor bestowed for promoting play and healthy lifestyles for our children.

The School District of Palm Beach County serves Delray Beach, FL with 14 public schools serving 8,496 students. There are also nine private schools located in the city.

The 493-bed Delray Medical Center serves the Palm Beach County region, including Delray Beach. Delray has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a leading independent health care ratings company.

Delray Beach, FL is easily accessible by air, rail or automobile. The Palm Beach International Airport is nearby. Rail service is provided by Amtrak and Tri-Rail. Florida's Turnpike and Interstate 95 are the main highways into Delray Beach, Florida. Once in downtown Delray Beach, the Downtown Roundabout, a free downtown shuttle bus, is available between the Tri-Rail Station and the beach.
The Delray Beach Police Department is committed to protecting the citizens of Delray Beach, Florida. The department is aided by the Senior Patrol Group, which patrols the city, monitoring public buildings and city landmarks for suspicious activity.

Delray Beach, FL, in Palm Beach County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida. The 15th Judicial Circuit covers all 2500 square miles of Palm Beach County. Courthouses include the Main Judicial Complex in downtown West Palm Beach, the North County Courthouse in Palm Beach Gardens, the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach, the West County Courthouse in Belle Glade, and the Criminal Justice Complex in suburban West Palm Beach.

Court divisions include criminal, civil, and family court. Family court covers all domestic matters including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence and visitation. A Unified Family Court approach is used in Florida. This is a fully integrated approach to handling all cases involving children and families. It prevents duplicate hearings while resolving family disputes in a fair and timely manner. Coordination of multiple cases involving one family leads to more informed judicial decision making and decreases the potential for conflicting court orders.