Broward County Fast Facts
Broward County is the heart of South Florida; home to roughly 2 million. Positioned roughly halfway between Miami and West Palm Beach (45 minutes to each), the Miami MSA is the 7th largest in the country with a population of over 6 million.
- Includes 31 cities and municipalities (Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Lazy Lake, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston, West Park and Wilton Manors).
- Broward County was created in 1915. The county is named for Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, Governor of Florida from 1905 to 1909. In 1915, Palm Beach County and Dade County contributed nearly equal portions of land to create Broward County. The county seat is Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Includes Twenty-four miles of beaches and 8 different beach towns! - Hillsboro Beach, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach
- 266 linear miles of canals can be found in Broward County, deeming it "Venice of America" and "Yachting Capitol" of the sea.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is ranked 18th in the U.S. in total passenger traffic and 10th in international traffic. With more than 350 average daily flights, FLL offers non-stop service to more than 85 U.S. cities and global connectivity to more than 62 international destinations in 33 countries.
- South Florida is home to the Miami Heat, Florida Panthers, Miami Marlins, Miami Dolphins, Inter Miami CF, FIU Panthers, Miami Hurricanes and much more!
- Home to the finest shopping, arts, museums, entertainment, restaurants and more!
- Residences median list price has risen significantly over the past 5 years