Find Counselors Serving
Coconut Creek, FL

Frequently asked questions

Coconut Creek, FL

Coconut Creek is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. Situated 37 miles (60 km) north of Miami, it had an estimated population of 57,348 in 2022. It is part of South Florida's Miami metropolitan area. The city seceded from Pompano Beach in the 1960s. It is nicknamed "Butterfly Capital of the World" because it is home to Butterfly World, the world's largest butterfly aviary, with over 80 species and 20,000 individual butterflies.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Coconut Creek are located at 26°16′30″N 80°11′5″W (26.275010, –80.184719).

The city is in northern Broward County. It is bounded by unincorporated Palm Beach County on the north, by the cities of Parkland, Coral Springs, and Margate on its west, Deerfield Beach on its east, and Pompano Beach on its east and southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Coconut Creek has a total area of 12.0 square miles (31.1 km²), of which 11.9 square miles (30.7 km²) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km²) is water (1.21%).

Coconut Creek has an area of 12 square miles (31 km²), with approximately 57,000 residents and 1,400 businesses. Housing is primarily single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses within professionally landscaped communities.

The city took its name from the coconut trees, that were planted in the area by early developers. Robert E. Bateman, one of the developers, named Coconut Creek after combining the names of Miami-Dade County's village of Indian Creek and the Miami neighborhood of Coconut Grove.

In terms of health and wellness, Coconut Creek is committed to fostering a healthy lifestyle for its residents. The healthcare industry is also prominent, with facilities such as the Broward Health North Medical Center playing a crucial role in providing medical services to residents. Additionally, Coconut Creek has seen growth in technology-related businesses, adding to the city's economic diversity. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy offers evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) provides individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Top Sites in Coconut Creek, FL: Butterfly World, Tradewinds & Atlantic Railroad, Helene Klein Pineland Preserve.

Population: 57,833 (2022). ZIP Codes: 33063. Area codes: 754, 954. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Area: 12.00 sq mi (31.07 km²).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Coconut Creek, FL?

In 2000, there were 20,093 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 32.5% of all households comprised individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.73.

Is Coconut Creek, FL a nice place to live?

Coconut Creek is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 57,574. Coconut Creek is in Broward County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Coconut Creek offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes.

What is the median income in Coconut Creek, FL?

In 2022, the median household income of the 23.7k households in Coconut Creek, FL grew to $72,740 from the previous year's value of $68,024. The following chart displays the households in Coconut Creek, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Sources

Broward County

Wikipedia

Broward Health North Medical Center

Select Physical Therapy

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Butterfly World

Tradewinds & Atlantic Railroad

Helene Klein Pineland Preserve

Niche 

Data USA

The content herein is provided for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Medical information changes constantly, and therefore the content on this website should not be assumed to be current, complete or exhaustive. Always seek the advice of your doctor before starting or changing treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, please call your doctor or 9-1-1 (in the United States) immediately.