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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.
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 has many retirement housing options. Real estate prices in the area tend to be lower than in nearby coastal communities. Average prices went into the low $200's in 2006-7, only to sink into the low $100's in 2008 (with very little volume).
Deerfield Beach is located in Broward County. For a list of profiles on over 180 cities and towns go to retirement communities |
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| What is special about this 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 community |
| • Crowds in season
• Over Development is always a risk
• Hurricane season |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Deerfield attracts a diverse community who want to live in an understated community. Many retirees who live here came here from the northeast.
Here are more resources and information on what is like to retire in Florida |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, retail, services, and real estate are important to the economy |
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| 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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| Cultural environment |
| 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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| 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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Active Adult Communities in Deerfield Beach |
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| Deerfield Beach Active Communities |
| Facts about DEERFIELD BEACH | | State | : FL | | Environment | : Coastal, | | City Population | : 50,001-100,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 61 + | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | 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 | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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