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Dania Beach, FL


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Dania Beach, Florida

Introduction to Dania Beach, Florida

Dania Beach, Florida, in Broward county, is 2 miles N of Hollywood, Florida (center to center) and 19 miles N of Miami, Florida. The city is located in the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Dania Beach has a population of 20,061.

Dania Beach History

Dania Beach was the first city that was included into Broward County in the 1880s. It started as a settlement called Modello. Around the start of the 20th century, most of the residents were of Danish ancestry who changed the name to Dania. However, in 1999, it was renamed to Dania Beach. The city expanded in 2001 and occupied several unincorporated parts of Broward County.

Dania Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Dania JAI-ALAI
  • Coastal Marine
  • GFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
  • Anne Kolb Nature Center
  • Hollywood North Beach Park
  • Fort Lauderdale ghost Tours

Things To Do In Dania Beach

Dania Beach offers several recreational facilities including golf courses hiking trails and beaches. There are also water sports facilities. You can enjoy a ride in an old-fashioned wooden roller coaster or watch the record-size game fish at the Fishing Hall of Fame. In addition, you can find nature trails and unique parks, restaurants and spas, as well as shopping centers with antique stores.

Dania Beach Transportation

Fort Lauderdale International Airport provides access to air travel.

Dania Beach Higher Education

Adult education is available from Broward Community College.

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High Points

Dania Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDania Beach Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Dania Beach Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Dania Beach Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Dania Beach, FL

Comparing Dania Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size13
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents34
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