Amid the hustle and bustle of urban activities, Deerfield Beach remains a delightful respite with a distinction all its own. Known for its serene beaches, Deerfield Beach is the pride of Broward County, located on the Atlantic Ocean, just two miles south of the Palm Beaches and twenty miles north of Ft. Lauderdale.
Come visit our award winning "Blue Wave" beach. The City of Deerfield Beach has earned this award designation from the Clean Beach Council, based on specific criteria, which include excellence in water quality, beach conditions, safety services, public information and habitat conservation.
Deerfield Beach has over 125 acres of open space, a 4,700 linear foot beach and 920 foot fishing pier. Our residents have access to three 1/2 mile jogging trails, two roller hockey courts, one full service tennis center with six courts, plus eight additional tennis courts throughout the city. We offer a gymnasium and several outdoor basketball courts, as well as may neighborhood playgrounds and tot lots.
The City of Deerfield Beach Ocean Rescue Division is certified by the United States Lifesaving Association and protects a one-mile stretch of beach. There are nine lifeguard towers that line the ocean. Lifeguards are present from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm 365 days a year.
Surfing is permitted on the north side of the pier and south of tower #9. Sand volleyball courts and recreational areas are located on the north side of the pier. Dogs and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
The city has three community centers, which provide a wide variety of recreational, social and cultural programs designed to meet the needs of our community in a wholesome and friendly atmosphere. The Community Services department sponsors a wide variety of special events throughout the year including Women's Professional Volleyball, the Super Boat Grand Prix and Moonlight Melodies Summer Beach Concerts.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $151,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $226,185; Detached houses: $336,056; Townhouses or other attached units: $257,648; In 2-unit structures: $269,835; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $185,464; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $126,759; Mobile homes: $51,610; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $10,078
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 69,144. Deerfield Beach covers 13.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 16 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 33441, 33442, 33443. Area codes: 954, 754
Weather
Deerfield Beach, 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 91.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 57.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Deerfield Beach is 57.27 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 7.31 Inches.
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