2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Coral Springs

Florida (FL)

Best for: Families prioritizing safety, high household income, schools, parks and suburban stability while remaining inside the South Florida economy.

2027 CITY CLASSMedium City100,000–299,999 residents

Modern Livability78.1/ 100

AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population138,783

Median Home$545,400

Median Rent$2,084

Median Household Income$93,602

Cost of Living~111.8 (US=100; 2024 MSA)

Average Commute29.9 min

Unemployment~4.5% metro (Jul 2026)

Metro AreaMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

78.1overall

Housing & Financial Reality55.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living72.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability92.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity86.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness88.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place82.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion56.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape80.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging91.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment76.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture74.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity89.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionModerate to high. The local road network is orderly, but regional commuting toward the coast or Miami adds substantial peak-hour delay.

Weekend EscapeVery good. Everglades access is immediate, and beaches, parks and broader South Florida recreation are within reach.

WalkabilityAbout 39/100 citywide Walk Score. The city is car-dependent overall, so the quality of daily life depends heavily on where home, work and errands are located.

Airport AccessVery good. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood is the primary airport, with Miami International available for additional international service.

Outdoor AccessVery good. City parks, sports facilities and Everglades-edge access support active families, even though beaches require a drive.

Healthcare AccessStrong. Broward Health Coral Springs provides hospital and specialty services locally.

Air QualityGenerally favorable, with summer humidity, pollen and regional ozone or smoke episodes the main concerns.

Third Places / Social LifeGood. Parks, schools, restaurants, arts programming and family events provide a strong suburban community network.

EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Stable

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Coral Springs stands out in the 2027 MNM Livability Index for safety; income; family amenities; healthcare; parks; diversity; stable neighborhoods. The city does not score well simply because of one headline statistic: its profile reflects housing, everyday ease, wellness, beauty, mobility, nature, belonging, climate, culture and infrastructure together. The clearest tradeoffs are high housing costs; commute; car dependence; limited nightlife; hurricane and insurance exposure.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

Coral Springs feels orderly, green and family-oriented. It is less about nightlife or urban spontaneity and more about predictability, parks and strong neighborhood infrastructure.

STRENGTHS