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Deerfield Beach, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Deerfield Beach
Located in Southeast Florida and part of the large and popular Broward County, Deerfield Beach is an affordable coastal town for active adults. With Florida’s tax-friendliness…
Located in Southeast Florida and part of the large and popular Broward County, Deerfield Beach is an affordable coastal town for active adults. With Florida’s tax-friendliness toward retirees, the city’s year-round warmth and sunshine, and boating and fishing opportunities, Deerfield Beach is a sought-after retirement destination just outside Miami.
Climate & Geography
Deerfield Beach is caught between a tropical rainforest and tropical monsoon climate, giving it hot, long, and humid summers. Late summer hosts frequent thunderstorms, and winters are pleasant, rarely reaching freezing temperatures. Though residents can expect more rainfall than average, there are still over 250 sunny days a year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Much of Deerfield Beach’s entertainment and recreation is based around outdoor activities. The Deerfield Beach Boardwalk is one of its most popular destinations, with a fishing pier and many nearby restaurants and bars. Residents can go boating on Deerfield Island Park, camping in Quiet Waters Park, and golfing at the Deer Creek Golf Club and Southwinds Golf Course. The Deerfield Beach Arboretum also offers peaceful nature walks. Residents seeking shopping can head to nearby Boca Raton, which has plentiful name-brand and high-end shopping centers.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Though the cost of living in Deerfield Beach is slightly higher than the national average, this is entirely because transportation is much higher. In contrast, housing is much more affordable and well below average for Florida, as are health care and utilities. Residents can expect groceries to cost the same as the U.S. average.
Florida is a popular destination for retirees because it has no income tax, as well as very low property taxes. Deerfield Beach has a 7 percent sales tax, near the average for the country, but groceries and medication are exempt.
Health Care
The Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area consistently scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index. Most recently, it was in the top 20 communities in the U.S.
Deerfield Beach has one high performing hospital according to U.S. News, Broward Health North. It ranks highly for hip replacements. Very close to Deerfield, Boca Raton Regional Hospital is also ranked as high performing and the No. 8 hospital in the Miami area. Within 10 miles are three more high performing hospitals: Northwest Medical Center-Margate, Delray Medical Center, and Holy Cross Hospital-Fort Lauderdale.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Deerfield Beach, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Deerfield Beach has 388 homes, the largest has 8508 homes, and the average communities consists of 4448 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Deerfield Beach. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Century Village East is a gated communities with 8508 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Deerfield Beach stay on the market for around 303 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $240,684, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Meadows of Crystal Lake average around $351,481, while homes in Century Village East average around $129,887.
89 communities near Deerfield Beach
2,736 homes near Deerfield Beach
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,393 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|976 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|828 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|907 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|700 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|840 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,471 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,270 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|719 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|880 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|703 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|981 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,552 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|880 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,000 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|990 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,392 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,291 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|600 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,216 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|896 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|760 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,570 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,728 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,040 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|660 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,227 sq ft
|Villa
1 beds
|2 baths
|720 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,205 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|928 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,040 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,130 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|880 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|800 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,430 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,002 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Deerfield Beach, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Deerfield Beach has 388 homes, the largest has 8508 homes, and the average communities consists of 4448 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Deerfield Beach. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Century Village East is a gated communities with 8508 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Deerfield Beach stay on the market for around 303 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $240,684, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Meadows of Crystal Lake average around $351,481, while homes in Century Village East average around $129,887.
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