Coconut Creek today
What this means
Coconut Creek prices barely moved in the past year (−0.7%), now 6.2% below the May 2024 peak.
Builders are pulling back: 0 homes permitted so far in 2026, down 100%.
A specific house can rent above or below these figures, so pull rental comps for the address. Sources and method: how these figures are built.
Quick facts
| Coconut Creek | vs Broward County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,626 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | 1.8% | -1.7 pts | -7.1 pts |
| Median home value | $309,600 | 25% lower | 14% lower |
| Median gross rent | $2,102 | 10% higher | 26% higher |
| Median household income | $75,014 | 3% lower | 1% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 64.8% | +1.2 pts | -2.8 pts |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.1% | +2.2 pts | -1.2 pts |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30 | 2% higher | 6% higher |
| Homes built 2010 or later | 7.9% | +1.0 pts | -6.3 pts |
| Median property tax paid | $3,216 | 17% lower | 18% higher |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Coconut Creek
Planned lakefront city in north Broward about 37 miles north of Miami, incorporated in 1967.
Coconut Creek is a city with its own government, located in Broward County.
Known for: Butterfly World; Seminole Casino Coconut Creek; Broward College North Campus
A mix of houses, condos and townhomes; first Florida city certified as a community wildlife habitat.
Compared with Broward County as a whole, the median value of $309,600 is below the county's $414,600; more of the housing is in apartment and condo buildings (49.9% vs 41.4%); Census median rent runs higher ($2,102 vs $1,907 countywide) and households are smaller (2.39 vs 2.60 people).
Closest matches on price and rent: North Lauderdale ($307,100, $2,081), Fountainebleau ($320,200, $2,094), Poinciana ($290,700, $1,965).
Growth and housing
The Census estimates 58,626 residents in 2025, up from 57,609 in 2020: 1.8% growth.
| 2025 building permits | Coconut Creek |
|---|---|
| Single family | 2 |
| 5 or more units | 0 |
| Total units | 2 |
| Per 1,000 residents | 0.0 |
The typical home here was built around 1989. Apartments and condos make up a large share: 49.9% of homes are in buildings of five or more units. Households average 2.39 people.
Out of state arrivals: 2.2% of residents a year, versus 1.8% countywide.
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $6,136 a year |
| Hurricanes tied to Broward County since 2000 | Katrina (2005) |
| Coastal county | check flood zone and elevation per address |
Before buying in one of the larger buildings (27.9% of housing), check reserves, minutes and insurance. Condo financing
Flood, storms and jobs
Flood premiums in Coconut Creek get a 15% discount in high risk zones because the city holds CRS class 7. Since 2000, flood insurance has paid $107,199 on 80 claims inside Coconut Creek. Countywide, 18.9% of homes sit in a FEMA high risk zone; the Broward County guide has the full flood, storm and jobs picture.
Buying a home in Coconut Creek
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $667,000 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $309,600 |
Homes cost 4.1 times median household income here (Broward County 5.3, Florida 4.8).
- Conventional: mortgage insurance drops off as equity builds.
- FHA: works for the typical $309,600 home here.
Investing in Coconut Creek
Long term rentals
| Coconut Creek | vs Broward County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 35.2% | -1.2 pts |
| Rental vacancy | 7.3% | +0.7 pts |
| Rent as share of renter income | 33.1% | -5.2 pts |
Short term rentals
Vacation home share is below the county (4.8% vs 7.2%), so nightly demand here is thinner.
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 6% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Nightly rentals depend on local zoning and the HOA; check both. State rules
Property types
| Housing stock | Share |
|---|---|
| Single family detached | 28.9% |
| Buildings with 5+ units | 49.9% |
| Manufactured homes | 4.4% |
Nearby
Other Florida markets
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5 year estimates. 2020 to 2024.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, Vintage 2025. July 1, 2025.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual. 2025.
- FFIEC HMDA Data Browser, originated loans. 2025 and 2024.
- LendingTree: 2026 FHA loan limits in Florida by county (HUD figures). 2026.
- Florida Realtors: FHFA sets 2026 conforming loan limits. 2026.
- Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research: 2026 local option tourist tax rates. 2026.
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, July 2026 Insurance Stability Unit report (average homeowners premium with wind, as of March 31, 2026). March 31, 2026.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. week of October 22, 2026.
- Wikipedia: List of counties in Florida. checked October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file. 2024.
- Wikipedia county article and statewide lists (colleges, teams, airports); Florida Defense Support Task Force installation map. checked October 2026.
- Wikipedia article for this place (history, setting, roads). checked October 2026.
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, middle tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. September 2026.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (county annual, metro and state quarterly, all transactions). through Q2 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, January to September 2026 and 2025. September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Residential Penetration Rates. as of August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims (2000 to 2026). as of September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Community Status Book (Community Rating System class). August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries (2000 to 2026). October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. 2023.
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024, median gross rent by bedrooms (B25031). 2020 to 2024.
- Hurricane landfalls: Wikipedia, List of Florida hurricanes (2000 to present). checked October 2026.
Estimates from public data; they change over time. General information, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a loan offer. Methods and assumptions.