Moving to Davie: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Davie means moving into Broward County's outlier on rural-suburban character -- a town that genuinely pairs horse-country zoning with a major university campus, unlike anywhere else in this batch of Broward satellites.
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Learn morePopulation estimates run 108,000-112,000
The U.S. Census Bureau's July 2024 estimate put Davie's population at 112,052, while DataUSA cites a lower 108,346 -- a real spread, but both confirm Davie as one of the larger cities in this Broward batch.
A genuinely distinct equestrian-and-university identity
Parts of Davie still carry a working equestrian and ranch-land identity -- horse trails, unpaved roads zoned for livestock, and Bergeron Rodeo Grounds -- alongside Nova Southeastern University, one of Florida's larger private universities, headquartered within town limits. That combination is genuinely distinct from the other cities in this batch, none of which carry either identity (base record).
Standard Florida moving mechanics apply, plus equestrian-zoning specifics to confirm
Florida requires a new driver's license and vehicle registration within statutory windows administered by FLHSMV -- confirm current deadlines directly with that agency. Florida has no state personal income tax. Buyers specifically interested in a horse property should confirm current zoning, acreage minimums, and any HOA or agricultural-use rules directly with the Town of Davie's Planning & Zoning Division before finalizing a purchase. Hurricane season runs June through November; Davie carries Florida-standard hurricane and high-homeowners-insurance exposure (base record tags).
Key takeaways
- 2024 population estimates run roughly 108,000-112,000 depending on source.
- Davie genuinely pairs equestrian/rural zoning with Nova Southeastern University -- a combination unique among this batch of Broward cities.
- Buyers interested in a horse property should confirm current zoning and acreage rules directly with the Town of Davie.
- Standard Florida licensing/registration rules and hurricane-season planning apply; no state income tax to withhold for a new job.
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