Living in Coral Springs, Florida
A mature Broward suburb with more than fifty parks, a city museum, and lakefront streets
Coral Springs, FL: Quick Facts
Updated September 2026What is the median home price in Coral Springs?
The median sale price was $619,663 for all home types as of June 2026 (Redfin), with a three-month median around $592,000 and an average sale price about $630,000 (Redfin, August 2026 update).
What is Coral Springs known for?
A mature, planned Broward suburb with more than fifty parks, the Coral Springs Museum of Art, an aquatic complex, and lakefront neighborhoods on a regular city grid.
What are property taxes like in Coral Springs?
The city's median effective rate is about 1.05% (PropertyTaxByState, 2026; Ownwell estimates about 1.43%). Broward County rates run roughly 0.94% to 1.44% by district (Broward Property Search, April 2026).
Is Coral Springs expensive?
It sits between Coconut Creek and Parkland on price. The June 2026 median of $619,663 (Redfin) reflects a mature market, and Florida has no state personal income tax.
How do residents get back to New Jersey?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is about 30 to 40 minutes east and Palm Beach International (PBI) about 35 to 45 minutes north via the Sawgrass Expressway and Turnpike, both with NJ flights.
The Welcome
A Welcome to Life in Coral Springs
Living in Coral Springs means living in the most fully established of the western Broward towns: a city laid out in the 1960s that has spent six decades growing into itself, with more than fifty parks, a city-run museum, and lakefront neighborhoods that look the way Florida suburbs do in the brochures. It is the middle option on this site's northwest Broward trio, between Coconut Creek's value and Parkland's scale.
The median sale price was $619,663 for all home types as of June 2026 (Redfin, June 2026), with the city's three-month median around $592,000 and the average sale price about $630,000 in the same period (Redfin, August 2026 update). Prices here reflect a mature market of established single-family neighborhoods and lakefront communities.
The NJ adjustment is minimal because Coral Springs was engineered to be predictable: regular street grids, strict city ordinances, parks every few blocks, and an event calendar run by the city itself. The tradeoff is distance from the coast, and the tax and insurance math is covered with sources below.
Key Numbers for Coral Springs
Median Sale Price
$619,663
All home types (Redfin, June 2026)
Property Taxes
~1.05%
Coral Springs median effective rate (PropertyTaxByState, 2026)
State Income Tax
0%
Florida has no state personal income tax
Parks
50+
City-wide park and lake system
Every figure above carries a named source and as-of date. See the Data Sources list at the bottom of this page.
Where You Could Live
Neighborhoods and Areas in Coral Springs
Coral Springs is a city of planned sections laid out on a regular grid around its lakes and canals. The practical differences come down to which decade the section was built and how close it sits to the major corridors.
The Original Central Sections
The first neighborhoods built in the 1960s and 1970s around the city's central grid, with the oldest trees, the closest parks, and the most settled feel. The city's community character was built here.
The Lakefront Sections
Many of Coral Springs' neighborhoods front the chain of lakes and canals that run through the city, and the lakefront streets carry the premium addresses, with docks, parks, and water views.
The Northern Sections (toward Parkland)
The newer neighborhoods along the city's northern edge, closer to Parkland's larger lots and the commercial corridors of the Sawgrass Expressway, with a mix of established and newer construction.
The University Drive Corridor
The city's main commercial spine, where the restaurants, the mall-anchored retail, and the everyday errands concentrate. Addresses here trade some quiet for the shortest trip to everything.
A Week in the Life
Daily Life in Coral Springs
Coral Springs' week is a model of suburban self-sufficiency: parks and pools within walking distance, the museum for a cultural afternoon, the University Drive corridor for the errands, and the city's own programming filling the weekend calendar.
Parks & the Outdoors
The city's more than fifty parks and its aquatic center anchor daily recreation, and the lakefront greenways carry the walking and biking traffic. The Coral Springs Aquatic Complex and the sports complex at the Sportsplex handle the organized side of the outdoor life.
On the Water
The lakes and canals that thread through the neighborhoods give Coral Springs its water character: lakefront homes, community parks with docks, and fishing and paddle sports that stay inside the city. The Atlantic coast is about 25 to 30 minutes east.
Dining & Local Spots
The dining scene runs along University Drive and Sample Road with strong local options. Neighborhood favorites include Coral Springs Diner (coralspringsdiner.co), Pizza Time (pizzatimecs.com), Divieto Ristorante (divietoristorante.com), Khana Kh'Zana (khana-khzana.com), and Talkin' Tacos (talkintacos.net/coral-springs).
Shopping
Coral Square, the city's mall, is the retail anchor along University Drive, surrounded by the strip centers that cover the daily errands. The Sawgrass Mills outlet corridor is a short drive south for the big shopping trips.
Events & Community Life
The Coral Springs Museum of Art anchors the cultural calendar, and the city's parks and recreation department runs a full slate of community events through the year, from festivals at the parks to programming at the museum and the aquatic center.
Getting Around
Getting Around, and Getting Back to New Jersey
By Air
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is approximately 30 to 40 minutes east and Palm Beach International (PBI) is about 35 to 45 minutes north via the Sawgrass Expressway and Florida Turnpike, both with direct service to the New York area airports.
On the Road
The Sawgrass Expressway, the Florida Turnpike, and I-95 put the region's airports and downtowns within reach, with University Drive and Sample Road carrying the local traffic. Driving to Bergen County is approximately 10 to 11 hours.
Transit
Tri-Rail service is accessible from stations to the south along the corridor toward Fort Lauderdale, connecting to the regional airports. Daily life in Coral Springs is car-based.
The Numbers
Cost of Living: NJ vs. Coral Springs
Coral Springs sits between Coconut Creek's value and Parkland's premiums, and its pricing reflects a mature, finished city. Florida has no state personal income tax, and the city's median effective property tax rate is about 1.05% (PropertyTaxByState, 2026), while the June 2026 median sale price was $619,663 (Redfin).
Housing Overview
The $619,663 June 2026 median (Redfin, with a three-month median around $592,000 and an average sale price about $630,000 in the early August 2026 update) reflects established single-family neighborhoods and lakefront communities rather than new construction. The lakefront addresses carry the city's premiums.
Utilities
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the dominant electric utility and air conditioning drives summer bills. Water and sewer come through the regional utility. HOA fees are common in the lakefront and newer communities and cover the common grounds.
Insurance Considerations in Coral Springs
Florida insurance pricing is moving in different directions depending on policy type and region. Ask a licensed Florida insurance agent what applies to the specific property you are considering. Published regional averages put Florida's average annual homeowners premium at $8,292 in 2025, the highest of any state and up 18% from 2024, against a U.S. average of about $2,948 at the end of 2025 (Insurify's Insuring the American Homeowner Report, March 2026). The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and the Insurance Information Institute, as reported in May 2026, dispute headline figures like that and cite a state average of about $3,815 a year for a standard policy that includes wind (USA TODAY Network-Florida, May 4, 2026). Coral Springs' inland location generally sits outside the coastal wind bands, with flood considerations varying by proximity to the lakes and canals.
Consult your carrier or licensed Florida insurance agent for current rates and coverage options.
Florida insurance pricing is moving in different directions depending on policy type and region. Ask a licensed Florida insurance agent what applies to the specific property you are considering.
Property Taxes in Coral Springs
Coral Springs' median effective property tax rate is about 1.05% (PropertyTaxByState, 2026; Ownwell estimates about 1.43%), with the city's municipal millage set at about 6.02 mills for fiscal 2025-26 and the total bill driven mainly by county, school, and district levies (Broward County's effective rates run roughly 0.94% to 1.44% by district, Broward Property Search, April 2026). Homesteaded properties receive the Florida Homestead Exemption (up to $50,000 of taxable value) and the Save Our Homes cap on annual assessment increases (3%). Property tax figures are informational only and are not a promise of savings; consult a licensed CPA or Florida tax attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Bergen County, NJ (context)
~2.3%
Effective rate used across this site for comparison. On a $600,000 home: ~$13,800/year.
Coral Springs / Broward County, FL
~1.05%
Coral Springs median effective rate of home value (PropertyTaxByState, 2026).
Florida has no state personal income tax. Homesteaded properties receive the Florida Homestead Exemption (up to $50,000 of taxable value) and the Save Our Homes cap on annual assessed value increases (3%). Property tax content is informational only and is not a promise of savings; consult a licensed CPA or Florida tax attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Schools & Education
Public schools in Coral Springs are part of Broward County Public Schools. The following is a factual list of schools with no ratings or rankings.
- Coral Springs High School: a public high school located in Coral Springs (Broward County Public Schools)
- Public elementary and middle schools are located throughout the city within Broward County Public Schools
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is a public high school in nearby Parkland (Broward County Public Schools)
Your Coral Springs Relocation Playbook
Moving from New Jersey to Coral Springs follows the same path as any NJ-to-FL move: research and budgeting first, then property selection, financing, the sale of your NJ home, and the final transition. The full NJ to FL Relocation Checklist walks through every step from 12 months out to after the move.
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Questions About Living in Coral Springs?
Coral Springs is the finished, mature middle of the northwest Broward trio, and its lakefront neighborhoods are some of the best value suburban water frontage in the county. I can help you compare all three towns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coral Springs
What is the median home price in Coral Springs?
The median sale price was $619,663 for all home types as of June 2026 (Redfin), with a three-month median around $592,000 and an average sale price about $630,000 (Redfin, August 2026 update).
What is Coral Springs known for?
A mature, planned Broward suburb with more than fifty parks, the Coral Springs Museum of Art, an aquatic complex, and lakefront neighborhoods on a regular city grid.
What are property taxes like in Coral Springs?
The city's median effective rate is about 1.05% (PropertyTaxByState, 2026; Ownwell estimates about 1.43%). Broward County rates run roughly 0.94% to 1.44% by district (Broward Property Search, April 2026).
Is Coral Springs expensive?
It sits between Coconut Creek and Parkland on price. The June 2026 median of $619,663 (Redfin) reflects a mature market, and Florida has no state personal income tax.
How do residents get back to New Jersey?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is about 30 to 40 minutes east and Palm Beach International (PBI) about 35 to 45 minutes north via the Sawgrass Expressway and Turnpike, both with NJ flights.
Data Sources
Every figure on this page carries a named source and as-of date. The list below is the full set of sources used on this page. Figures may change; always confirm current data at the source before making decisions.
- Redfin, Coral Springs housing market data (median sale price $619,663 for all home types, June 2026; three-month median ~$592,000; average sale price ~$630,000, August 2026 update), redfin.com
- PropertyTaxByState, Coral Springs property tax profile (median effective rate ~1.05%, 2026)
- Ownwell, Coral Springs property tax profile (median effective rate ~1.43%, 2026)
- Broward Property Search, Broward County property tax rates, April 2026 (county effective rates ~0.94% to 1.44% by district)
- Coral Springs Talk (FY 2025-26 budget coverage, municipal millage ~6.0232 mills)
- Insurify, Insuring the American Homeowner Report, March 2026 (Florida average homeowners premium $8,292 in 2025; U.S. average ~$2,948 at end of 2025)
- USA TODAY Network-Florida, May 4, 2026 (Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and Insurance Information Institute estimate ~$3,815 for a standard policy including wind)
This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed for fair housing compliance. School information is limited to district, school names, grade configuration, public or private status, and location. Figures are published averages or market data, not quotes.
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