Coconut Creek

About Coconut Creek

Known as the "Butterfly Capital of the World," Coconut Creek is an environmentally-conscious city nestled between Miami and Palm Beach. Spotlighted as one of the Best Cities to Live in America by major U.S. publications, Coconut Creek supports a diverse population and a growing business community. The city is also home to the Main Street Project, a 23-acre open-air shopping and restaurant center that's received an Award of Excellence for its high design standards by the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Living in Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek spans just 12 square miles and is named after the many coconut trees that were planted by its early developers. The city is recognized for its lush landscaping and scenic city streets, numerous waterways, variety of parks, and large butterfly population. Its original planners sought to create a unique lifestyle for residents that combined convenience and amenities with the region's natural beauty. Thanks to its environmentally-conscious design, Coconut Creek was the first Florida city to earn national certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat.

In addition to awards for livability, Coconut Creek has also been honored with the title of a Playful City USA, which acknowledges the many play spaces and parks for children. Coconut Creek Community Center, the Coconut Creek Recreation Complex and Sabal Pines Park are just a few of the areas where you and your family can enjoy an active lifestyle and the sunny Florida weather.

One of the top attractions in Coconut Creek is Butterfly World, the largest butterfly habitat park in the world. The park provides visitors with the opportunity for an up-close experience with over 20,000 live butterflies, all of which live within the natural habitat space. The campus also includes an avian research center and the United States' largest free-flight hummingbird aviary.

Jobs in Coconut Creek

If you're planning to look for a job in Coconut Creek, you'll find that there are options in a number of different industries. No matter what your background or experience may be, the city's major employers offer a range of opportunities. This diversified economy makes it easy for locals and new transplants alike to find a job that's a good fit.

Broward County Public Schools is the largest employer in Coconut Creek, providing more than 1,000 jobs in teaching, administration, maintenance and support. You can also consider a hospitality or food service position at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, or a retail job at Publix Super Markets, Walmart or the local Carl's Furniture.

Coconut Creek Schools

Broward County Public Schools manages the public schools of Coconut Creek, including elementary, middle and high schools, as well as the Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School. Private school options are fairly limited due to Coconut Creek's small size, but you'll find a wider range of options in neighboring cities.

Higher education in Coconut Creek is provided by the North Campus of Broward College and the Technological University of America.

Resources for Moving to Coconut Creek

Here are a few helpful resources to make your move to Coconut Creek as easy as possible:

• Utilities: The city of Coconut Creek manages water services. Most residents of the city receive power from Florida Power & Light (FPL).
• Garbage and Recycling: You can expect your trash and recyclables to be collected one day per week. Your specific pick-up date depends on your neighborhood location.
• Transportation: There are two free intercity bus routes that you can use to access major points within Coconut Creek as well as connect to the larger Broward County Transit network.

Coconut Creek Housing

Although Coconut Creek is a highly desirable place to live, housing prices have remained fairly affordable. The median home price here is far less than the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area averages, though prices are rapidly climbing in Coconut Creek.