Geography
Deerfield Beach is on Florida’s east coast between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale.
Cultural Attractions
The Deerfield Beach Arboretum, established in 1995, holds 325 species of trees and wildlife from five continents.
Recreation
The Deerfield Beach area offers lovely shoreline, parks, and golf clubs with activities such as educational tours, boating, and parasailing.
Historical
Settlers in the late 1800s named the area for the numerous deer that grazed along the nearby Hillsboro River.
Economy
Deerfield Beach's economy evolved from a focus on agriculture to tourism in the 1950s and supports a year-round population of 50,000.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 78,882
- Population under 55:
- 63.2%
- Population over 55:
- 36.8%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Miami
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 91°F July High, 47°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $36,334
- Median home price:
- $64,900
- Average property tax:
- $930
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 10.2%
- High
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 14
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 20
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 36/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 67/4
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 185
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