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Coconut Creek, FL


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Coconut Creek, Florida

Coconut Creek, Florida, in Broward county, is 1 miles E of Margate, Florida (center to center) and 33 miles N of Miami, Florida. The city is considered part of the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Coconut Creek has a population of 43,566.

The People and Families of Coconut Creek

In Coconut Creek, about 56% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Coconut Creek live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Coconut Creek benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coconut Creek had a median family income of $55,131. Coconut Creek has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Coconut Creek ($6,250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Coconut Creek Housing

About 76% of housing units in Coconut Creek are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Coconut Creek pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Coconut Creek, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Coconut Creek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Coconut Creek Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Coconut Creek, FL

Comparing Coconut Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population108
Age of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity76
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use36
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime68

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