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Coconut Creek.
About
Life in Coconut Creek
This is a settled, middle-class suburban community where you'll find a stable job market (unemployment sits at 3.5%) and reasonable home prices for South Florida, though rent averages around $2,000 monthly. The population has actually declined slightly over recent years, which means less growth pressure and crowding compared to neighboring areas. You're looking at a roughly 29-minute commute on average, manageable if your job is within the county, though car dependency is real since this is fully urban sprawl.
Coconut Creek at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
33.0%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.0% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Coconut Creek: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coconut Creek, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (18.1%), and 22.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.6%
of households
Married Couples
38.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Coconut Creek
In Coconut Creek, rent runs 26% above the FL average, and home values are 14% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,216
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $279,112 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Coconut Creek and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Coconut Creek is 0.4 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Coconut Creek Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute29.6 min avg
How Coconut Creek residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coconut Creek, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 12 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 65% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Coconut Creek runs 65% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
141.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,064
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Coconut Creek Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Coconut Creek, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Broward County, county-wide
Coconut Creek is about 3% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Coconut Creek, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Coconut Creek is about 3% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 62°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coconut Creek has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 62°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/69°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/73°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/62°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 60°F | 1.93" |
| Feb | 78°F | 62°F | 2.01" |
| Mar | 80°F | 65°F | 2.90" |
| Apr | 84°F | 70°F | 3.36" |
| May | 86°F | 73°F | 5.46" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 8.05" |
| Jul | 91°F | 78°F | 5.26" |
| Aug | 91°F | 78°F | 6.30" |
| Sep | 89°F | 77°F | 7.58" |
| Oct | 86°F | 74°F | 6.65" |
| Nov | 81°F | 68°F | 3.67" |
| Dec | 78°F | 64°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coconut Creek
Uninsured
10.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Coconut Creek's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Margate
Broward Health North
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Deerfield Beach
Broward Health Coral Springs
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Coral Springs
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coconut Creek
Coconut Creek's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coconut Creek (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 23,757 students · in-state tuition $4,879 · 65% graduate · median earnings $61,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
6.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,859 students · in-state tuition $46,450 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,891 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,789 students · in-state tuition $22,400 · 59% graduate · median earnings $48,760 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 55 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coconut Creek
Coconut Creek has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (55 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
55 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
60 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coconut Creek
North Regional/Bc Library
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Bldg. 62, Coconut Creek
Cities Near Coconut Creek
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Coconut Creek?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Coconut Creek FAQ
Is Coconut Creek, Florida affordable?⌄
Coconut Creek's median rent is $2,102/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $75,014/year. Median home value is $309,600.
Is Coconut Creek, Florida safe?⌄
Coconut Creek's violent crime rate was 141 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1064 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coconut Creek, Florida?⌄
Coconut Creek has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coconut Creek, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Coconut Creek is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,102/month and median household income is $75,014/year. The median home value is $309,600. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coconut Creek, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Coconut Creek is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from