The Town FilesDania Beach, Florida
City in Broward County · population 31,723 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $319,800
- Household income
- $52,748
- Jan low / Jul high
- 61° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 100
- Median age
- 41.8
Dania Beach is a city of 31,723 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $319,800, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 94% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 92% of Florida towns, hipper than 92% of Florida towns.
How Dania Beach ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dania Beach is worth $319,800, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $52,748, which is more affordable than 15% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,781 a month. 46.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dania Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $319,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,781 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $52,748 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 46.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.2% | — |
Who lives in Dania Beach
| People | Dania Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Dania Beach
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 60.9°F. About 61.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
100 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dania Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 1, 1980 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 103 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 10, 1983.
Severe weather in Broward County since 1996
Broward County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4709: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Broward County
Broward County had 864,520 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,492 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Dania Beach itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Dania Beach
5 public schools with 1,276 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 567 | 22.7 |
| DANIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 435 | 15.0 |
| COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 254 | 14.9 |
| BROWARD CHILDREN'S CENTER SOUTH | PK-PK | 20 | — |
| AMIKIDS OF GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Dania Beach
- Hollywood, FL1.8 mi · 153,067 people · home $410,600
- Broadview Park, FL4.0 mi · 7,670 people · home $365,000
- Pembroke Park, FL4.8 mi · 6,260 people · home $105,300
- Hallandale Beach, FL5.3 mi · 41,217 people · home $279,100
- West Park, FL5.5 mi · 15,130 people · home $340,600
- Roosevelt Gardens, FL5.9 mi · 2,749 people · home $309,600
- Fort Lauderdale, FL5.9 mi · 182,760 people · home $486,700
- Ives Estates, FL6.6 mi · 25,005 people · home $294,700
Dania Beach questions
Is Dania Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dania Beach scores better for retirees than 32% of Florida towns and quieter than 10%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Dania Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Dania Beach is valued at $319,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,748, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $1,781 a month.
What is the weather like in Dania Beach?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 60.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Dania Beach get tornadoes?
100 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dania Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 1, 1980. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)