The Town FilesCoral Springs, Florida
City in Broward County · population 134,394 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $545,400
- Household income
- $93,602
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 37.5
Coral Springs is a city of 134,394 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $545,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 89% of Florida towns.
How Coral Springs 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 Coral Springs is worth $545,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $93,602, which is more affordable than 19% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,084 a month. 60.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coral Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $545,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,084 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $93,602 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 60.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Coral Springs
| People | Coral Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Coral Springs
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 59.1°F. About 56.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coral Springs since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 1, 1980 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 37 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 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 Coral Springs itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Coral Springs
31 public schools with 27,719 students, about 22.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORAL GLADES HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,744 | 28.3 |
| J. P. TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,516 | 25.2 |
| CORAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,161 | 22.3 |
| CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | 6-12 | 1,743 | 17.8 |
| WESTGLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,667 | 22.8 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT CORAL SPRINGS (charter) | K-8 | 1,519 | — |
| IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT BROWARD (charter) | K-8 | 1,061 | 19.6 |
| WESTCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,057 | 19.6 |
| RAMBLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,037 | 19.9 |
| FOREST GLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,020 | 19.2 |
| SAWGRASS SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,012 | 20.2 |
| CORAL SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 993 | 22.1 |
Towns near Coral Springs
- Margate, FL3.4 mi · 58,712 people · home $316,200
- Parkland, FL3.5 mi · 34,670 people · home $983,000
- North Lauderdale, FL4.7 mi · 44,794 people · home $307,100
- Tamarac, FL4.7 mi · 71,897 people · home $288,600
- Coconut Creek, FL4.7 mi · 57,833 people · home $309,600
- Watergate, FL5.3 mi · 3,459 people · home $222,000
- Sunrise, FL6.9 mi · 97,335 people · home $354,500
- Lauderhill, FL7.8 mi · 74,482 people · home $272,900
Coral Springs questions
Is Coral Springs, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coral Springs scores better for retirees than 23% of Florida towns and quieter than 6%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Coral Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Coral Springs is valued at $545,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,602, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $2,084 a month.
What is the weather like in Coral Springs?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 59.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Coral Springs get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coral Springs 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)