Deerfield Beach, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 73,177 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Deerfield Beach is on Florida’s east coast between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale.
Cultural Attractions
The Deerfield Beach Arboretum, established in 1995, holds 325 species of trees and wildlife from five continents.
Recreation
The Deerfield Beach area offers lovely shoreline, parks, and golf clubs with activities such as educational tours, boating, and parasailing.
Historical
Settlers in the late 1800s named the area for the numerous deer that grazed along the nearby Hillsboro River.
Economy
Deerfield Beach's economy evolved from a focus on agriculture to tourism in the 1950s and supports a year-round population of 50,000.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 1 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 37.7% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 72 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 2 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 38 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 217 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $50,678 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $34,571 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $25,275 |
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