Coral Springs, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 131,285 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
The city is located northwest of Fort Lauderdale and southwest of Boca Raton, on drained former marshland.
Cultural Attractions
The Coral Springs Museum of Art features permanent and rotating exhibits and offers classes for adults.
Recreation
Coral Springs is home to an aquatics and a tennis center, as well as a number of parks.
Historical
Henry “Bud” Lyons purchased the land in the early 1900s and farmed beans there, earning the nickname “Titan of the Bean Patch.”
Fun Fact
In 1988, the city made the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest hamburger and milkshake in the world.
| Population [details] | 131,285 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 75.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1269.32 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 37.90% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 73.28 °F/51.27 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91.59 °F/73.36 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 48.68 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 55 |
| Cost of living [details] | 99.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (289.11 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | FORT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL (15.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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