Dania Beach is a city located in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is situated just south of Fort Lauderdale and north of Hollywood. The city has a population of approximately 31,000 residents.

Dania Beach is known for its beautiful beaches and is a popular tourist destination. The city has a number of parks and recreational areas, including the John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, which offers swimming, fishing, boating, and camping opportunities. The Anne Kolb Nature Center is also a popular attraction, featuring a 3,500-acre nature preserve with walking trails, observation towers, and a museum.

The city has a rich history and is home to several historic sites, including the Graves Museum of Archaeology and Natural History and the Old Dania Beach Schoolhouse. The Dania Beach Antique Row is also a popular destination for antique enthusiasts, featuring a number of antique shops and dealers.

Dania Beach is also home to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, which makes it a convenient location for travelers. Additionally, the city has a number of hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers, making it a great place to visit or live.

Population:

• Population (2023): 31,915
• Median age (2022): 42
• Residents under 18 (2023): 18.6%
• Residents over 65 (2023): 18.8%
• Population by sex (2023): 50% male, 50% female
• Homeowners and renters (2022): 47.8% homeowners, 52.2% renters
• Married population (2023): 46%
• Population change (2010-2020): Appx. 5% Increase
• Poverty rate compared to the US national average (2022): 19.3% vs the average of 11.5%

Demographics (2022):

• White Non Hispanic – 50%
• Hispanic – 34%
• Black Non Hispanic – 20.7%

*Prices shown are based only on activity for the dates specified

Income:

• Median household income (2022): $46,330
• Avg. per capita income (2022): $35,346

Tax:

• County property tax rate: 1.12% of a property’s assessed fair market value (2023)
• Combined state and county sales tax rate: 7% (2023)

Cost of Living:

• Average cost of living compared to the US national average (2023): Higher
• Cost of housing compared to the Florida average (2023): Lower
• Cost of food compared to the US national average (2023): 8% Higher
• Cost of healthcare compared to the US national average (2023): Appx. same
• Cost of utilities compared to the US national average (2023): 3.6% Lower
• Cost of transportation compared to the US national average (2023): Higher

Political affiliation based on the 2024 election results ( Broward County ):

• Democratic – 58%
• Republican – 41%
• Other – 1.22%

Largest 3 employers: City of Dania Beach, Dania Beach Casino, and Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (2020)

School ratings: 5.5/10 (GreatSchools.org) (2020)

Coastal: Yes

Average low and high temperature: Low 21.9 °C, High 28.25 °C

Location and Amenities:

 

Highways:

• Interstate 95 (I-95): Approximately 2 miles west of Dania Beach, accessible via Griffin Road or Stirling Road.
• Florida’s Turnpike: Approximately 6 miles west of Dania Beach, accessible via Griffin Road or Hollywood Boulevard.

International Airports:

• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Approximately 4 miles north of Dania Beach, about a 10-minute drive.

Universities and Colleges:

• Nova Southeastern University: Approximately 8 miles northwest of Dania Beach, about a 20-minute drive.
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU) – Davie Campus: Approximately 8 miles west of Dania Beach, about a 20-minute drive.
• Broward College – South Campus: Approximately 6 miles northwest of Dania Beach, about a 15-minute drive.

Hospitals:

• Memorial Regional Hospital: Approximately 5 miles northwest of Dania Beach, about a 15-minute drive.
• Broward Health Medical Center: Approximately 9 miles north of Dania Beach, about a 20-minute drive.

Shopping Malls:

• Dania Pointe: Approximately 2 miles northwest of Dania Beach, about a 5-minute drive.
• The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale: Approximately 7 miles north of Dania Beach, about a 15-minute drive.
• Sawgrass Mills Mall: Approximately 15 miles northwest of Dania Beach, about a 20-minute drive.

Major cities:

• Fort Lauderdale is appx. 5 miles away
• Miami is appx. 25 miles south

Amenities:

• Beach Pier, Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Museum, and The Casino at Dania Beach (2020)

Fun facts: Dania Beach is known as “ The Antique Capital of the South “, due to the amount of antique shops in downtown Dania Beach.

Short Term Rental Regulations:

** All short term rental operations in Florida must obtain a business license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ( DBPR ) and a Florida Department of Revenue Certificate of Sales and Use. ** Short term rental regulations can be subject to change and should always be confirmed with city / towns or county departments.

Restrictions:

• Provide recent survey of property
• Provide sketch of property
• Adhere to the sexual offender city code of ordinance for reporting purposes

For more information visit: daniabeachfl.gov