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Davie, FL

Davie is a town in Broward County, Florida, United States, approximately 24 miles (39 km) north of Miami. The town's population was 110,320 at the 2020 census, making it the largest town in Florida by population. Davie is a principal town of the Miami metropolitan area. Horseback riding is common, as many of its historic buildings include ranches and other Western establishments.

Before European colonization, the Tequesta were the indigenous people of what is now Davie. A few campsites and graves have been found in Davie, the oldest dating back 5,000 to 7,000 years in Pine Island Ridge. After Spanish colonization, many of the Tequesta died and the remaining few either escaped to Havana with the Spanish when Florida became a British colony or assimilated into the newly arrived Seminoles in the late 18th century. Davie was previously known as “Zona,” but within a few years, it was given the name “Davie” in gratitude for the school Robert Parsell Davie built and his other contributions.

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Davie is located at 26°4′53″N 80°16′49″W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km²), of which 34.9 square miles (90.4 km²) is land and 0.85 square miles (2.2 km²) (2.32%) is water.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $47,014, and the median income for a family was $56,290. Males had a median income of $38,756 versus $30,016 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,271. About 6.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, those who spoke only English at home made up 75.47% of the population, while those who spoke Spanish made up 18.74%, and French speakers made up 1.13% of residents. A few other languages spoken were Italian at 0.73%, Chinese at 0.53%, Portuguese at 0.51%, and Haitian Creole being the mother tongue of 0.38% of the population.

Health and wellness play a significant role in the Davie community. The city is home to the Broward Health Medical Center, a leading healthcare institution serving the residents of Davie and the surrounding areas. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology. LA Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities like pools and saunas. 24-Hour Fitness is providing a range of fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training options, and amenities such as steam rooms and whirlpools. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to its facilities, a variety of workout equipment, personal training services, and virtual classes.

Top sites in Davie, FL are Flamingo Gardens, Paragon Theaters - Ridge + Axis15, iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale, and The Smashit House Davie.

Population: 112,052 (2024). ZIP codes: 33312, 33314, 33317, 33324–33326, 33328–33331. Area codes: 754, 954. Elevation: 11 ft (3 m). Area: 35.77 sq mi (92.63 km²).

FAQs

Is Davie, FL a good place to live?

Davie is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 105,821. Davie is in Broward County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Davie offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Davie, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Davie and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Davie are above average.

How expensive is Davie, FL?

Davie is ranked 34 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Davie is 117.8% of the national average. The median household income in Davie is $77,453, which is 25% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $38,574, which is 12% more than that of the state. The average rent in Davie (located in Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise Metro Div.) metro area for a 2-bed home is $2,619, which is 78% more than the average rent across the US.

Is Davie, FL part of Fort Lauderdale?

Legally speaking, Davie is a town. In reality, however, it’s one of the biggest cities in the Miami area. It lies west of Fort Lauderdale and has a main street arranged in an Old West style, a testament to the cattle and horse farms that used to dominate — and still very occasionally dot the area. Davie is additionally home to vast parks, natural wetlands, canoe waterways, and horse trails throughout its city limits. Most locals value its strong sense of community and its proximity to the rest of South Florida’s excitement.

Sources

Town of Davie

Wikipedia

Niche 

Fly Homes

Corcoran

Broward Health Medical Center

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

LA Fitness

24-Hour Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Flamingo Gardens

Paragon Theaters - Ridge + Axis15

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale 

The Smashit House Davie

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