The Town FilesCoconut Creek, Florida
City in Broward County · population 57,833 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $309,600
- Household income
- $75,014
- Jan low / Jul high
- 60° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 66
- Median age
- 41.5
Coconut Creek is a city of 57,833 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $309,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more of a college town than 89% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 81% of Florida towns.
How Coconut Creek ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Coconut Creek is worth $309,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $75,014, which is more affordable than 65% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,102 a month. 64.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coconut Creek | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,102 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $75,014 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 64.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.8% | — |
Who lives in Coconut Creek
| People | Coconut Creek | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 33.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Coconut Creek
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 60.4°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
66 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coconut Creek since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 1, 1980 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 57 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2009.
Severe weather in Broward County since 1996
Broward County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4709: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Broward County
Broward County had 864,520 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,492 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Coconut Creek itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Coconut Creek
7 public schools with 8,860 students, about 22.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,376 | 25.3 |
| COCONUT CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,926 | 25.7 |
| LYONS CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,564 | 21.4 |
| WINSTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 996 | 19.9 |
| TRADEWINDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 973 | 16.2 |
| DAVE THOMAS EDUCATION CENTER WEST | 6-12 | 556 | 25.3 |
| COCONUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 469 | 16.2 |
Towns near Coconut Creek
- Margate, FL2.8 mi · 58,712 people · home $316,200
- Pompano Beach, FL4.2 mi · 112,046 people · home $349,300
- Watergate, FL4.2 mi · 3,459 people · home $222,000
- Deerfield Beach, FL4.2 mi · 86,859 people · home $309,600
- Coral Springs, FL4.7 mi · 134,394 people · home $545,400
- Parkland, FL5.1 mi · 34,670 people · home $983,000
- North Lauderdale, FL5.2 mi · 44,794 people · home $307,100
- Lighthouse Point, FL6.0 mi · 10,486 people · home $688,400
Coconut Creek questions
Is Coconut Creek, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coconut Creek scores better for retirees than 42% of Florida towns and quieter than 14%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Coconut Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in Coconut Creek is valued at $309,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,014, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $2,102 a month.
What is the weather like in Coconut Creek?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 60.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Coconut Creek get tornadoes?
66 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coconut Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 1, 1980. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)