Pros and Cons of Living in Davie
Davie's pros and cons trace directly back to its genuinely distinctive identity: real advantages in lifestyle uniqueness, safety, and university-town infrastructure, alongside a real cost premium over the other Broward satellites in this batch.
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Learn morePro: genuinely distinctive equestrian zoning and university presence
Davie carries genuine equestrian/rural-suburban zoning in parts of town, unusual for Broward County, alongside Nova Southeastern University's real university-town element -- a combination none of the other cities in this batch offer (base record).
Pro: a genuinely strong safety grade and in-city hospital
Davie earned a B+ safety grade in 2026 (74th percentile nationally) and hosts HCA Florida University Hospital directly on the NSU campus -- both real, sourced advantages (see healthcare-safety).
Con: the most expensive housing in this batch, aside from Coral Springs
Davie's $569,659 median sale price (May 2026, up 8.5% YoY) runs well above Plantation, Sunrise, and Tamarac in this same batch, and its cost-of-living index (126 vs. 100 national) runs 26% above the national average (see housing and cost-of-living).
Con: lacking a walkable core outside the NSU campus area
Davie is car-dependent like most of Broward County and lacks a walkable core outside the NSU campus area (base record) -- a real consideration for buyers prioritizing walkability.
Key takeaways
- Pro: genuine equestrian/rural-suburban zoning plus Nova Southeastern University -- a combination unique in this batch of Broward cities.
- Pro: a B+ safety grade (74th percentile nationally) and an in-city hospital directly on the NSU campus.
- Con: the most expensive housing in this batch aside from Coral Springs, with a cost-of-living index 26% above the national average.
- Con: car-dependent, with no walkable core outside the NSU campus area.
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