Davie or Cooper City? Comparing Two Southwest Broward Markets

Davie and Cooper City share a border in southwest Broward County, and many buyers search both at once. They sit side by side, but they offer very different markets. Davie is a large town with a wide mix of homes and land. Cooper City is a small, mostly single-family city with limited inventory. Here is how they compare, using current listing data and Census figures.

Size and location

Davie is a town in central Broward County, west of Fort Lauderdale and north of Cooper City and Pembroke Pines. It has about 108,000 residents, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020-2024). Interstate 595 runs along its northern side, Florida's Turnpike crosses the eastern part of town and I-75 sits just to the west.

Cooper City was incorporated in 1959 and is named for its founder, Morris Cooper, who bought the land when it was orange groves and cattle pasture. It sits between Davie and Pembroke Pines and has about 35,000 residents. Stirling Road, Sheridan Street and Griffin Road are its main east-west routes, and Florida's Turnpike and I-75 are both a short drive away.

What kinds of homes you will find

Davie: a little of everything

Davie does not have one housing style. It has several, and they sit in fairly distinct parts of town:

• West of Flamingo Road: larger parcels, ranch-style and custom homes, barns and riding trails. Much of this area is zoned for larger lots where horses and agricultural uses are allowed.
• Between University Drive and Flamingo Road: single-family neighborhoods built mostly from the 1970s through the 1990s, often on generous lots with mature trees.
• Eastern Davie and the college corridor: condominiums, townhomes and rental communities, which tend to be the most affordable entry points in town.

As of October 4, 2026, Davie's 438 active listings on the MIAMI MLS included 169 condos, 161 single-family homes, 70 townhomes and 26 mobile homes.

Cooper City: mostly single-family

Cooper City's housing is mostly single-family. Many neighborhoods date from the 1970s through the 1990s, with one- and two-story homes, pools and fenced yards. Newer communities in the western part of the city add two-story homes with modern layouts. There is a smaller supply of townhomes and villas, and condos are rare.

Of Cooper City's 86 active listings on October 4, 2026, 62 were single-family homes, 21 were townhomes, 2 were villas and 1 was a condo.

Prices and pace

As of October 4, 2026, on the MIAMI MLS:

• Davie: 438 homes for sale, median list price $369,250, median of 56 days on market.
• Cooper City: 86 homes for sale, median list price $743,950, median of 56 days on market.

The gap between those medians says as much about the mix of homes as about price. Davie's large share of condos pulls its median down. Cooper City has almost no condos, so its median reflects single-family homes and townhomes. If you are shopping for a single-family home, compare single-family listings in both places rather than the citywide numbers.

The Census Bureau's estimates point the same way. In the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, the median value of owner-occupied homes was $462,900 in Davie and $620,900 in Cooper City. About 67% of occupied homes in Davie were owner-occupied, compared with about 86% in Cooper City.

For renters, Davie had 226 active rentals with a median asking rent of $2,300 a month on October 4, 2026. Cooper City had 37, with a median of $3,800.

Due diligence that differs

In Davie, the questions depend on the part of town. On larger lots in the west, check the town's zoning for the specific parcel before you plan for horses or barns. Some homes use private wells or septic systems, so plan a separate inspection of each.

In Cooper City, the main challenge is inventory. The city is small and almost fully built out, so new construction is rare and most sales are resales. Well-prepared homes in popular neighborhoods can draw strong interest. Have your pre-approval ready and be prepared to move quickly when the right home appears.

Commutes

Both places have good highway access, and the Census data shows similar commute patterns. About 31% of Davie commuters and 29% of Cooper City commuters get to work in under 20 minutes. About 10% in Davie and 7% in Cooper City spend 45 minutes or more. Drive times depend heavily on the hour, so test your route at rush hour before you commit.

Parks and daily life

Davie keeps a western identity that goes back to its farming and cattle days. The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, founded in the early 1940s, still host rodeos, horse shows, concerts and community events. Tree Tops Park and Long Key Natural Area offer trails and boardwalks, and Flamingo Gardens, a botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary, is on Flamingo Road. The South Florida Education Center brings together Nova Southeastern University's main campus, Broward College's Central Campus and satellite campuses of Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida.

Cooper City is anchored by Brian Piccolo Sports Park and Velodrome, a 175-acre Broward County park with sports fields, courts and the only velodrome in Florida. Shopping and dining are concentrated along Stirling Road and nearby Pines Boulevard.

Schools

Public schools in both Davie and Cooper City are part of Broward County Public Schools. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district before you make an offer.

How to decide

Davie may fit your search if you want:

• The widest range of home types, from condos to acreage.
• A lower entry price through a condo or townhome.
• Land, a barn or zoning that allows horses.

Cooper City may fit your search if you want:

• A single-family home in an established neighborhood.
• A smaller city where parks sit within the neighborhoods.
• A market where condos are rare and most listings are houses and townhomes.

Read the full Davie neighborhood guide and Cooper City neighborhood guide, then use the home search to compare current listings side by side. If you own a home now, a home valuation helps you set your budget for the move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davie or Cooper City more expensive?

As of October 4, 2026, the median list price was $369,250 in Davie and $743,950 in Cooper City on the MIAMI MLS. Much of that gap comes from the mix of homes: Davie has many condos, while Cooper City's listings are mostly single-family homes and townhomes.

Are there condos in Cooper City?

Very few. Of 86 active listings on October 4, 2026, only 1 was a condo. Davie had 169 condos among its 438 listings, mostly near the college corridor and major roads.

Can I keep horses in Davie?

Many properties in western Davie are zoned for agricultural and equestrian use. Rules depend on the zoning and lot size of each parcel, so check the town's zoning for the specific address before you buy.

Why is inventory so limited in Cooper City?

The city is small and almost fully built out, so new construction is rare and most sales are resales. That keeps the number of listings low at any given time.

Which school district serves Davie and Cooper City?

Both are served by Broward County Public Schools. Confirm the assigned schools for any specific address with the district, since boundaries can change.

Want help comparing Davie and Cooper City? Contact Leslie to plan your search.

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