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Living in Coconut Creek, FL

Suburb in Florida

Coconut Creek is a suburb in Florida, home to about 58,000 people, with 3.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.

Is Coconut Creek a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Safe: violent crime is 0.3× the US rate (FBI 2019)
  • Easy flying: FLL is 14 mi away
  • Strong healthcare: 6 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
  • Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby

👎 Cons

  • Few dog parks: 9 within 9 mi
  • Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
  • Fewer family amenities than most places
  • Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $472k, and rent is $3,220 a month

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Key facts

Population
58,000
3.3 million within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
78°F / 90°F
Average daily highs
3-bedroom home
$472k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$3,220/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
114
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
No income tax
State income tax per resident · 1.07% property tax
Safety
0.3× US
Violent crime vs US (FBI 2019)
Natural disasters
14 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly hurricanes, flooding
Top-rated hospitals
6
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Adults with a degree
38%
2 research universities within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
FLL
14 mi away

Living in Coconut Creek: common questions

What is the cost of living in Coconut Creek?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $472k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,220 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).

What are taxes like in Coconut Creek?

Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.07% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is Coconut Creek safe?

Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.3× in FBI 2019 data).

What is the weather like in Coconut Creek?

Coconut Creek is warm all year: winter days average around 78°F and summer days around 90°F.

Does Coconut Creek get natural disasters?

Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes and flooding: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.3 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to Coconut Creek?

The nearest major airport is FLL, about 14 mi away.

How Coconut Creek scores

Each bar compares Coconut Creek with the other 1143 places in Best Life Fit Me. A dot shows where it sits between two ends, such as major metro and small town; neither end is better. Coloured bars run from poor (red) to excellent (green).

🏙️City size Big city Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quiet Dense & urban Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting around Some transit Walk & transitCar essential
🌲Culture or nature Culture & nightlife Culture & nightlifeNature on the doorstep
🌡️Climate Warm all year Warm all yearLong, snowy winters
💰Cost of living Expensive Very expensiveVery affordable
⏱️Pace Fast-paced Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝Community Friendly community AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡Housing Mostly apartments ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housing Below average
💸Low taxes Good
💼Job market Good
🏥Healthcare Excellent
🎓Education Good
🧸Kids & family Below average
🐕Dog-friendly Poor
⛰️Outdoors Below average
🎭Culture Good
🛡️Safety Very safe
🌪️Few natural disasters Good
☀️Sunny Good
🌤️Mild summers Average
✈️Airport Excellent

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Sources: US Census ACS 2019–2023, Census State Tax Collections FY2025, Zillow 3-bedroom ZHVI, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, FBI 2019, FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, NOAA Normals 1991–2020, NASA POWER, CMS, NCES IPEDS 2023, IMLS, OpenStreetMap. How scores work.