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| What Deerfield Beach is like for active adults |
As a retirement community, Deerfield Beach represents an alternative to living in the big city or in a very affluent community. Named after the plentiful local deer that roamed through this area, it is a large community of over 70,000 residents. It is located just to the north of Fort Lauderdale and immediately below affluent Boca Raton. The city has had to wrestle with the issue of over development, which is such a big problem everywhere in Florida.
Deerfield Beach is located in Broward County. For a list of profiles on over 500 cities and towns go to retirement communities |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
Retirees who live in Deerfield Beach find it is possible to live near the water – either the beach or the intercoastal. There are many apartment buildings that offer carefree living and varying degrees of amenities. Or you can choose to live in one of the many gated communities in the town or surrounding area. This diverse city is warm in the winter. Deerfield Beach is home to one of America's oldest and largest active adult communities, Century Village (see link to Deerfield Active Communities at top right).
Real estate prices in the area are even lower than in nearby coastal communities. Average prices have sunk to very low levels; according to City-Data, the median value was just about $90,000 in late 2011. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Beautiful white sandy beaches on
• Living on the beach near some of America’s most vibrant cities
• Warm weather all winter – average Jan temperature is in the high-60’s
• Many housing opportunities for retirees, including high rise apartments near the beach and gated communities
• Proximity to major league sports teams in nearby Miami |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • Crowds in season
• Over Development is always a risk
• Hurricane season |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Deerfield attracts a diverse community who want to live in an understated community. Many retirees who live here came here from the northeast.
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| Tourism, retail, services, and real estate are important to the economy |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Deerfield is on the southeast coast of Florida, about 20 miles north of Miami. It is flat with the Atlantic Ocean on the East with business and real estate development to the west. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| Deerfield itself does not have many cultural resources. However, nearby Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Miami have much to offer culturally just a short drive away. |
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| Crime |
| Crime in Deerfield Beach is just over the national average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| North Broward Medical Center is just a few a miles in Deerfield Beach, as is Boca Raton’s Community Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is just 17 miles away.
Several railroads pass through Deerfield, which is blessed with Amtrak passenger service. Tri-Rail provides commuter service from Palm Beach County, through Broward County/Deerfield, and into Miami-Dade County. |
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What people are saying about Deerfield Beach | | Century Village |
| Any discussion of Deerfield Beach should include Century Village. It's one of the oldest and one of the best active adult communities anywhere. Sure, the average age there is a bit more than in the newer communities. But that's the difference between a teen aged lover and one in her 30's - the hard edges are polished up and she's a lot easier to live with!
[url]http://www.topretirements.com/reviews/Florida/Deerfield_Beach/Century_Village.html[/url] |
| Posted by madman on February 04, 2009 |
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Facts about DEERFIELD BEACH
- State: FL
- Environment: Suburban,Coastal,Golf Community,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
- Avg July Temperature:
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: frank
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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