2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Davie

Florida (FL)

Best for: Families, professionals and equestrian/outdoor households who want strong incomes, larger lots, regional healthcare and central Broward access.

2027 CITY CLASSMedium City100,000–299,999 residents

Modern Livability77.1/ 100

AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population110,851

Median Home$462,900

Median Rent$2,066

Median Household Income$87,250

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

Average Commute28.8 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.

77.1overall

Housing & Financial Reality52.0

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 & Stability87.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity87.0

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

Health & Wellness87.0

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

Beauty & Sense of Place80.0

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

Mobility & Congestion50.0

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

Nature & Escape82.0

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 & Culture77.0

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. Local roads are spacious, but regional commuting toward Fort Lauderdale or Miami adds peak-hour delay.

Weekend EscapeVery good. Everglades recreation is close and beaches are reachable, while Broward's central location expands weekend options.

WalkabilityAbout 29/100 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 AccessExcellent. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is nearby, with Miami International available for broader service.

Outdoor AccessVery good. Equestrian areas, parks, preserves and Everglades access make Davie greener and more recreation-oriented than many South Florida suburbs.

Healthcare AccessExcellent. Cleveland Clinic Weston is immediately nearby and provides nationally recognized specialty and hospital care.

Air QualityGenerally good, with heat, humidity and regional ozone/smoke episodes as the main issues.

Third Places / Social LifeGood. Universities, equestrian culture, parks, restaurants and community events create a distinctive suburban social scene.

EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Stable

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Davie stands out in the 2027 MNM Livability Index for healthcare; income; equestrian character; parks; education; airport; central location; relative safety. 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 housing cost; car dependence; regional traffic; limited nightlife; hurricane/insurance exposure.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

Davie feels suburban but distinctive, with horses, mature trees and larger properties creating a different sense of place than much of dense South Florida.

STRENGTHS