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Sunrise, Florida

       
Total population 90,793 Average January/July temperatures 63.6° / 82.7°
Median home price $ 211,400 Annual Precipitation 51.93 in. /yr.
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Sunrise, Florida

The city of Sunrise is close to nature.

Cultural Attractions
The Sunrise Symphonic Pops are a professional 65-member symphony with a concert season spanning October to May.
Economy
Sunrise has the largest corporate office park in southern Florida.
Geography
The city of Sunrise is between the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to the north and the Everglades National Park to the south.
Historical
When the city was incorporated in 1961, it was known as Sunrise Golf Village and had only 4,300 residents.
Recreation
The Bank Atlantic Center, which is home to the NHL Florida Panthers, also hosts over 100 notable entertainment events annually.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 74.15 ° / 53 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.02 ° / 74.33 °
Precipitation (?) 51.93 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 21 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 476
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 83
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 211,400
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $35286.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $41907
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.220 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 45
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 72
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 32
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 188
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 41
Number of libraries within the county (?) 50
Number of museums within the county (?) 22
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 8
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 90,793
Population density (?) 5,103 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 41.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 23,087 people
Education (?) 27 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 74
Number of clinics within the county (?) 427
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 103
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