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Coconut Creek, FL


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Coconut Creek, Florida

Introduction to 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 picturesque well-planned city features a vast number of trees, beautiful parks, waterways and landscaped communities. The environment includes wooded areas and wetlands. It's known as the "Butterfly Capital of the World" and features one of the largest butterfly aviaries on the globe. Coconut Creek is recognized as an environmentally friendly community.

The city is named after the vast number of coconut trees planted by developers. Coconut Creek is included in the South Florida Metropolitan area. The City Commission's Main Street Design Standards document requires the development of the downtown area to create a mix use community and include a substantial amount of recreational open space. Compact development, green building techniques and alternative transportation options are required. The city was incorporated in 1967.

Coconut Creek History

In the early days, the region was primarily farmland and wilderness. A large number of migrant field workers were employed to grow crops. Tomatoes, strawberries, beans and peppers were some of the primary crops. In 1956 real estate developer R.E. Bateman purchased acreage that became a major part of Coconut Creek. The area was filled with trees, especially native pines. In 1967 Coconut Creek became a city.

Coconut Creek Attractions

Butterfly World is a prominent Florida tourist attraction and features a butterfly aviary which is regarded as one of the largest in the world. It's home to approximately 5000 live butterflies. It also includes a bug zoo and the Jewels of the Sky Aviary which features hummingbirds and other bird species. Visitors enjoy the venue's waterfalls and attractive gardens. There are other noteworthy attractions in the city including:

  • Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
  • Butterfly Parade
  • Sabal Pines Park
  • Tradeswinds Park
  • Butterfly Festival

Coconut Creek Activities

The residents enjoy outdoor activities at the city's large number of parks. The local community center is available for a variety of endeavors and sports. Residents often travel to the nearby coastline including the popular beaches at Fort Lauderdale.

The region features quality golf courses including Eagle Lakes Golf Course, Palm Aire Country Club, Pompano Beach Golf Course and the Deer Creek Golf Club. The popular Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve and Biscayne National Park are located in the region.

Coconut Creek Transportation

Air travel services are available from the nearby Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

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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