Pompano Beach
Incorporated in 1908, this historically important town played a major part in the development of South Florida. The city of Pompano Beach is home to over 100,00 people and covers about 25 square miles in Broward County along the coast of the Atlantic just to the north of Fort Lauderdale.
Beach goers, fishermen, and golfers find living in Pompano Beach a dream come true. Pompano Beach is a city with sandy beaches where the fish are still abundant and is a city that exudes a small town feel. With over three miles of white pristine beaches combined with an abundance of some of the world’s most beautiful and challenging golf courses just minutes away, Pompano Beach real estate is truly desirable.
In addition to an unlimited supply of outdoor recreational activities, the city hosts a number of annual events and festivals, including the Pompano Seafood Festival and the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, a week-long May event attracting anglers from around the world who participate in one of the largest sport fishing tournaments in South Florida.
The city of Pompano Beach is a quiet seaside community with all the benefits of a major metropolitan area. Among the city’s other attractions are the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre, an open-air venue which has served as host site for numerous outdoor concerts. Also in town is the Goodyear Blimp Base, home of the famous blimp and one of only four blimp bases in the world.
Those whose fun consists of spectator sports won’t be disappointed with the Pompano Beach area. The city offers year-round horse racing at the world famous Pompano Harness Track. You?ll have access to endless opportunities to support your local major league teams as they are all within reach. Not to mention, you?re within a 15-to 30 minutes of two major international airports for easy accessibility.
Pompano Beach is the place to call home if you want to enjoy miles of beautiful white beaches, unwind with the warm sands between your toes, play golf in some of the world’s most beautiful courses or enjoy some of the world?s best sport fishing all in your own backyard.
Homes
Helpful Information:
- Home of the Goodyear Blimp “Spirit of Innovation”
- 25 square miles in Northern Broward county
- Only 12 miles from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International airport and Port Everglades
- 101,400 population (permanent) 150,000 more in season
- Pompano Beach enjoys one of the smallest tax rates in the county.
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Population in July 2007: 83,713.
Males: 41,288 | (49.3%) |
Females: 42,425 | (50.7%) |
Median resident age: | 42.2 years |
Florida median age: | 38.7 years |
Zip codes:
33060, 33061, 33062, 33063, 33064, 33065, 33066, 33067, 33068, 33069,
33071, 33072, 33073, 33074, 33075, 33076, 33077, 33093, 33097.
County: Broward County
Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,811 (it was $36,073 in 2000)
Pompano Beach: | $36,811 |
Florida: | $44,736 |
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $24,812
Pompano Beach: | $185,900 |
Florida: | $182,400 |
Hospital/medical center in Pompano Beach:
- North Broward Medical Center (201 E Sample Rd)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Pompano Beach:
- North Ridge Medical Center (about 4 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
- Northwest Medical Center (about 6 miles; Margate, Fl)
- St. John?s Rehabilitation Hospital (about 8 miles; Lauderdale Lakes, Fl)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pompano Beach:
- Keiser College (about 5 miles; Ft. Lauderdale, Fl)
- Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (about 10 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
- Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (about 11 miles; Boca Raton, Fl)
- Broward Community College (about 11 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
- Nova Southeastern University (about 13 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
- Barry University (about 24 miles; Miami, Fl)
- Palm Beach State College (about 27 miles; Lake Worth, Fl)
Read more: http://www.city-data.com/city/Pompano-Beach-Florida.html#ixzz1I0dxh1VA
Local Schools
Baby Boomers
261 SE 13 Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Public
Blanche Ely High School
1201 NW 6th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
9-12
Public
Bright Horizons
3901 NE 1st Terrace
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
K-12
Public
Broward Children’s Center North
25 SE 20 Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33312
Public
Charles Drew Elementary School
1000 NW 31st Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
K-5
Public
Cresthaven Elementary School
801 NE 25th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
K-5
Public
Cross Creek School
1010 NW 31st Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
K-12
Public
Crystal Lake Community Middle School
3551 NE 3rd Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
6-8
Public
Pompano Beach High School
600 NE 13th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
9-12
Public
Pompano Beach Middle School
310 NE 6th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
6-8
Public
Pompano Charter Middle School
3311 N Andrews Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
6-8
CharterCypress Elementary School
851 SW 3rd Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
K-5
Public
Cypress Montessori School
101 SW 2nd St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
PK-K
PrivateCypress Run Alternative/ESE
2251 NW 18 St
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
6-11
PublicDave Thomas Education Center
180 SW 2nd St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
PK, 6-12
PublicDrew Pk
2600 NW 9th Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
PK
Public
Eagles Nest Elementary Charter School
1840 NE 41 St
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
K-5
Charter
Eagles Nest Middle Charter School
1840 NE 41 St
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
6-8
Charter
Highlands Christian Academy
501 NE 48th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
PK-12
Private
Precious Kidz Too
3301 N. W 5th Terr
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
PK-5
Private
Robert C. Markham Elementary School
1501 NW 15th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
K-5
Public
Sanders Park Elementary School
800 NW 16th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
K-5
Public
Hope Lutheran School
1840 NE 41st Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
PK-8
Private
McNab Elementary School
1350 SE 9th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
K-5
Public
Norcrest Elementary School
3951 NE 16th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
K-5
Public
P.L.A.C.E.
217 NE 3rd St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
K-12
PrivatePalmview Elementary School
2601 NE 1st Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
K-5
Public
Paragon Elementary Charter School
3311 N Andrews Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
K-5
Charter
Park Ridge Elementary School
5200 NE 9th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
K-5
Public
Pompano Beach Elementary School
700 NE 13th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
K-5
Public
St. Elizabeth School
901 NE 33rd St
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
PK-8
Private
Tedder Elementary School
4157 NE 1st Terrace
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
K-5
Public