The Town FilesDavie, Florida
Town in Broward County · population 105,691 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $462,900
- Household income
- $87,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 58° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 81
- Median age
- 37.9
Davie is a town of 105,691 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $462,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 90% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 86% of Florida towns, better transit than 84% of Florida towns.
How Davie 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 Davie is worth $462,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $87,250, which is more affordable than 30% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,066 a month. 67.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Davie | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $462,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,066 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $87,250 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 67.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Davie
| People | Davie | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.5% | — |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Davie
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 57.7°F. About 68.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
81 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davie since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 1, 1980 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 74 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1984.
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 Davie itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Davie
16 public schools with 15,923 students, about 22.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 3,640 | 25.8 |
| NOVA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,255 | 25.3 |
| INDIAN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,954 | 22.2 |
| NOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,316 | 21.6 |
| FOX TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,089 | 17.6 |
| SILVER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 904 | 18.4 |
| NOVA DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ELEM | K-5 | 773 | 18.9 |
| NOVA BLANCHE FORMAN ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 768 | 17.5 |
| FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 683 | 21.3 |
| DAVIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 652 | 19.2 |
| MCFATTER TECHNICAL COLLEGE | 9-12 | 599 | 13.6 |
| COLLEGE ACADEMY AT BROWARD COLLEGE | 9-12 | 467 | — |
Towns near Davie
- Cooper City, FL2.2 mi · 34,401 people · home $620,900
- Plantation, FL3.5 mi · 91,750 people · home $483,500
- Broadview Park, FL4.8 mi · 7,670 people · home $365,000
- Pembroke Pines, FL5.7 mi · 171,178 people · home $439,500
- Southwest Ranches, FL6.0 mi · 7,607 people · home $906,500
- Sunrise, FL6.5 mi · 97,335 people · home $354,500
- Lauderhill, FL6.7 mi · 74,482 people · home $272,900
- Dania Beach, FL7.5 mi · 31,723 people · home $319,800
Davie questions
Is Davie, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Davie scores better for retirees than 17% of Florida towns and quieter than 19%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Davie?
The median owner-occupied home in Davie is valued at $462,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,250, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $2,066 a month.
What is the weather like in Davie?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 57.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Davie get tornadoes?
81 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davie 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)