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Is Coconut Creek a Good Place to Live? Coconut Creek, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Coconut Creek ranks #951 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #399 of 524 smaller cities and #51 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.5%, #95 of 476), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and high rents ($2,102/mo, #432 of 524).
Coconut Creek by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Coconut Creek's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Coconut Creek: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Coconut Creek safe?
What is the cost of living in Coconut Creek?
Coconut Creek's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,102/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $278,815, 26% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Coconut Creek | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $278,815#317 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,392/mo#877 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $309,600#558 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,102/mo#1139 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.1x#604 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 33.6%#1290 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Coconut Creek housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Coconut Creek is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Coconut Creek safe?
Coconut Creek Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Coconut Creek and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Coconut Creek?
The median household in Coconut Creek earns $75,014, 2% below the US figure of $76,827 and 5% above Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.2%). 11% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Coconut Creek | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $75,014#704 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 11%#571 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.2%#794 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Coconut Creek?
The median resident of Coconut Creek is 41.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #492 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Coconut Creek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 41.5 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 38.9%#492 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 64.8% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Coconut Creek's schools and health?
Coconut Creek's 6 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 21.8 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil. 28.5% of adults are obese and 11.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Coconut Creek | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 21.8#1012 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $12,121#930 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 28.5%#293 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.8%#759 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.3%#477 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 14.4%#1042 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 8,304 students are enrolled in Coconut Creek's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Coconut Creek?
The average commute in Coconut Creek is 29.6 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.7% of workers take transit and 14.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Coconut Creek scores 11.3 of 20 (above average walkable), #557 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.4°F and winters 69.2°F, with 56.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Coconut Creek | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 29.6 min#1081 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 9%#991 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 72.5% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 14.1% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 11.3#557 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.2 | 59.1 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 78 | 61.2 | 2 |
| Mar | 80.7 | 63.8 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| May | 86.9 | 72.3 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 89.2 | 75.5 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 91.1 | 76.4 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 91.4 | 76.8 | 7.5 |
| Sep | 89.4 | 75.9 | 8.1 |
| Oct | 86.3 | 73.1 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 81 | 66.8 | 4 |
| Dec | 77.8 | 62.7 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport.
| Measure | Coconut Creek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 76.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 69.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 56.5 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Coconut Creek?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
| Measure | Coconut Creek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.21%#967 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Broward County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Broward County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.086% | 90% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.004% | 70% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.002% | 67% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.095% | 65% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Coconut Creek compare with similar-size cities?
Coconut Creek is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #399 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 58,330.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Creek, FLPop. 58,330 | #951 | 50.9 | $75,014 | $2,102/mo | part year | 29.6 min |
| Terre Haute, INPop. 58,427 | #1116 | 47.6 | $43,126 | $922/mo | 494 | 18.5 min |
| Severn, MDPop. 58,402 | #154 | 66.0 | $134,423 | $2,175/mo | no data | 27.8 min |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #686 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 | 20.5 min |
| Lenexa, KSPop. 58,384 | #101 | 68.3 | $103,239 | $1,454/mo | 180 | 19.4 min |
| Lake Havasu City, AZPop. 58,359 | #819 | 53.0 | $70,148 | $1,320/mo | 299 | 15.9 min |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #942 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 | 22.8 min |
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #104 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 | 19 min |
| Springfield, OHPop. 58,190 | #1303 | 36.2 | $47,143 | $851/mo | 1,248 | 21.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Coconut Creek compare with the rest of Florida?
Coconut Creek ranks #51 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 50.9 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 5% above the Florida median. Homes are 26% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLPop. 185,604 | … #47 | 51.2 | $83,130 | $1,854/mo | 673 |
| Winter Haven, FLPop. 55,200 | #48 | 51.2 | $59,648 | $1,246/mo | 269 |
| Sunrise, FLPop. 97,918 | #49 | 51.0 | $77,652 | $2,140/mo | part year |
| Jacksonville, FLPop. 977,670 | #50 | 50.9 | $69,872 | $1,465/mo | 519 |
| Coconut Creek, FLPop. 58,330 | #51 | 50.9 | $75,014 | $2,102/mo | part year |
| Ocala, FLPop. 66,584 | #52 | 50.7 | $56,376 | $1,359/mo | 393 |
| Cape Coral, FLPop. 215,536 | #53 | 50.6 | $78,104 | $1,858/mo | part year |
| Miami Gardens, FLPop. 113,177 | #54 | 50.3 | $63,627 | $1,787/mo | 359 |
| Hollywood, FLPop. 155,082 | #55 | 50.1 | $67,203 | $1,653/mo | part year |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Coconut Creek among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Coconut Creek's score calculated?
Coconut Creek scores 50.9 out of 100, #951 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Coconut Creek. Similar-size median 55.5.
55.6 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Coconut Creek. Similar-size median 58.9.
62.5 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Coconut Creek's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
44.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Coconut Creek's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
51.0 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Coconut Creek. Similar-size median 56.1.
52.6 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Coconut Creek. Similar-size median 42.4.
40.9 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Coconut Creek. Similar-size median 50.0.
43.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Coconut Creek's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
54.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
38.9 - SafetyNot scored
Coconut Creek's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Coconut Creek's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Coconut Creek has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Coconut Creek
Is Coconut Creek, FL a good place to live?
Coconut Creek ranks #951 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #399 of 524 smaller cities and #51 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.5%, #95 of 476), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and high rents ($2,102/mo, #432 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Coconut Creek?
Coconut Creek's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,102/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $278,815, 26% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Coconut Creek safe?
Coconut Creek Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Coconut Creek and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Coconut Creek?
The median household in Coconut Creek earns $75,014, 2% below the US figure of $76,827 and 5% above Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.2%). 11% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Coconut Creek?
Median rent in Coconut Creek is $2,102/mo (Census), #1139 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,392/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 33.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Coconut Creek?
Zillow's typical home value in Coconut Creek is $278,815, down 6.4% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $309,600.
How are the public schools in Coconut Creek?
Coconut Creek's 6 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 21.8 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Coconut Creek?
The average commute is 29.6 minutes, #1081 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Coconut Creek?
Coconut Creek averages 76.8°F over the year, 83.4°F in summer and 69.2°F in winter, with 56.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Coconut Creek walkable?
Coconut Creek scores 11.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #557 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Coconut Creek at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Coconut Creek?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Coconut Creek?
Coconut Creek has 58,330 residents. The median resident of Coconut Creek is 41.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #492 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Coconut Creek compare with the rest of Florida?
Coconut Creek ranks #51 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 50.9 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 5% above the Florida median. Homes are 26% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Coconut Creek?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Coconut Creek's population of 58,330 are Terre Haute, IN (#1116 overall), Severn, MD (#154 overall), Carson City, NV (#686 overall), Lenexa, KS (#101 overall), and Lake Havasu City, AZ (#819 overall). Coconut Creek is #951.