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Davie

History Davie, Florida was originally settled by American farming families. It was incorporated as a town in 1961. When the area was first settled it was only a farming community. It was a great place for people to come and start an American dream life for themselves and their families. There were few other establishments in town besides the basic municipalities and all of the homes. Times have changed however and Davie has now only 40% agricultural properties. Description Davie is a town southwest of Fort Lauderdale and just north of Miami in southern Florida. It has weather that is similar to Miamis weather and is enjoyed by many residents. It is 35 square miles and offers a large amount of parks and recreational areas. Davie is home to many nationally known colleges and universities. It also has the honor of being home to the Miami Dolphins who practice daily at Nova Southeastern University. The business environment in Davie is very diverse. This is an ideal situation for job searching and other practical daily concerns. The median per household income in Davie is just over 47,000$. There are 4 fire stations with 161 fire personnel. The demographics of the town are as follows: *White (non-Hispanic) 72.2%; Hispanic 18.8%; African American 4.6%; Asian 2.8%; Other 1.6%. There are 7 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and 2 middle schools within the town borders. There are also 8 private schools. There is one police station with almost 300 police personnel. Residents The residents of Davie are primarily descended from the agricultural background of the town. The population of Davie is currently around 90,000 and growing. Most of the structures in Davie are residential homes in middle class neighborhoods as well as many of the remaining rural homes still heavily involved in agriculture. Although the town is continually diversifying and expanding there is still strong evidence of the agricultural early settler influence that is the history of the town. Davie has an interesting western theme district that many people find intriguing. Davie houses for rent will often reflect the architectural feel of the town. Rental Housing Davie apartment rentals are relatively lower than the state average due to the home based structure of the town. The median contract rent for Davie rentals in 2008 was $994 with the median number of rooms being offered for apartments at 3.8. The town population renting an apartment is currently 24% according to city-data.com. The majority of residences in this area are single-family homes. The lower quartile is $769 and the upper quartile is $1,241. The amount of Davie homes for rent is reflective of the state average. Fun Stuff There are 4 universities, 1 community college, and 1 vocational school in Davie, Florida. Higher education is a valued part of the town structure. There are 35 parks in Davie that add up to 680 acres of recreational property. There are 19 neighborhood parks, 4 local community centers, 4 sports complex facilities, 2 gyms, 1 fitness center, 5 open parks, 2 public swimming pools, 1 rodeo, and more than 163 miles of recreational and equestrian trails.