Davie is a one-of-a-kind town in in Broward County, Florida, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Palm Beach County to the north, Miami/Dade to the south, and the Everglades and Seminole reservation to the west.
The Town's rural atmosphere, western theme district and sprawling educational complex foster an environment that separates Davie from all other municipalities in Broward County. Our green open spaces, numerous parks and over 165 miles of trail system along with the opportunity to live an equestrian lifestyle are amenities that you just can't find in today's growing South Florida.
The Town of Davie is also the nexus of higher education in South Florida where several nationally known colleges, technical institutes, and universities make up the South Florida Educational Center. Plus, we have the privilege of calling Davie the home of the Miami Dolphins who practice daily at Nova Southeastern University!
Davie's business climate ranges from your typical small proprietor to the headquarters of Fortune 500 firms such as Andrx Pharmaceuticals. Davie is ideally located among major thoroughfares such as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, I-595, I-75, and is within a few minutes travel to the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Florida's deepest port, Port Everglades.
By design, businesses and offices lining downtown Davie's main Street, Davie Road, all have an "Old Western" motif, with wood siding and porch columns. Some, including the downtown McDonalds, even have hitching posts where you might find horses tied and waiting for their riders to return. Founded by cattlemen and ranchers, Davie was the true frontier town of South Florida when founded in the early 1900's, and when some of the older saloons were torn down in the 70's and 80's, many a bullet hole went with them.
When you arrive into Davie, you'll know it. The town boasts an unmistakable atmosphere in South Florida, because you might think you've taken a wrong turn and ended up in the old West.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $225,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $314,731; Detached houses: $472,225; Townhouses or other attached units: $224,819; In 2-unit structures: $201,796; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $197,969; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $181,014; Mobile homes: $54,374; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $41,232
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 91,729. Davie covers 33.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 5 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 33324.
Weather
Davie, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 90.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 59.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Davie is 64.19 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 10.01 Inches.
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