Best Areas to Live in Davie
"Davie" spans genuinely distinct character areas -- from working horse country in the west to a university corridor near the middle of town -- so the right fit depends heavily on which of Davie's two defining identities matters more to a given buyer.
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Learn moreWestern Davie -- equestrian and acreage country
Western Davie carries more equestrian-zoned residential properties than any other municipality in Broward County, with active agricultural zoning allowing horses, livestock, and agricultural operations on properties of one acre or more in many areas. The Town of Davie maintains an official Equestrian Trails program, and Bergeron Rodeo Grounds -- founded in the early 1940s in the historic western-theme downtown district, a 72,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor venue with up to 4,000 bleacher seats -- serves as the town's main tourist attraction and cultural anchor for this identity.
The NSU/University Drive corridor -- Davie's education and healthcare hub
The area around Nova Southeastern University and University Drive functions as Davie's education and healthcare hub, anchored by the university campus itself and HCA Florida University Hospital -- a practical choice for buyers or renters wanting proximity to the campus, student-oriented housing, or the in-city hospital.
Eastern Davie -- more traditional suburban subdivisions
Eastern Davie, closer to the Fort Lauderdale border, carries more traditional suburban subdivision character than the western acreage or the university corridor -- worth cross-shopping for buyers who want Davie's overall safety and Broward-central location without the equestrian-zoning lifestyle specifically.
Key takeaways
- Western Davie: genuine equestrian/acreage zoning, official Equestrian Trails, and Bergeron Rodeo Grounds as the cultural anchor.
- NSU/University Drive corridor: the education and healthcare hub, anchored by the university and HCA Florida University Hospital.
- Eastern Davie: more traditional suburban subdivisions, closer to the Fort Lauderdale border.
- Confirm current zoning directly with the Town of Davie for any property where equestrian use is a priority.
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