Living in Parkland, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parkland · Census data 2020–2024
Parkland has 37,178 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $198,669 (166% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $983,000, the median rent is $3,157/month.
Parkland at a glance
- Population
- 37,178
- Median age
- 37.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $198,669State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $983,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $3,157/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Parkland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 166% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 174% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Parkland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parkland the median home value is $983,000, 195% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,157 per month, which is 44.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Parkland median household income
The median household income in Parkland is $198,669 and the income per person is $70,398. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Parkland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,501
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.33
Parkland demographics
- Population
- 37,178
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 11,137
- Foreign-born
- 21%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parkland ›
Education in Parkland
71% of adults 25 and older in Parkland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 33.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parkland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 29.5%
- Drive alone
- 53.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Parkland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland | 37,178 | $198,669 | $983,000 | $3,157 |
| Watergate | 3,782 | $67,071 | $222,000 | $2,076 |
| Coral Springs | 136,103 | $93,602 | $545,400 | $2,084 |
| Hillsboro Pines | 457 | $84,651 | $692,900 | — |
| Coconut Creek | 58,330 | $75,014 | $309,600 | $2,102 |
| Margate | 59,198 | $62,450 | $316,200 | $1,750 |
| North Lauderdale | 45,234 | $63,326 | $307,100 | $2,081 |
| Tamarac | 73,019 | $61,718 | $288,600 | $1,895 |
| Deerfield Beach | 88,093 | $59,730 | $309,600 | $1,774 |
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What is the median household income in Parkland, FL?
The median household income in Parkland is $198,669, 166% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Parkland?
The median home value in Parkland is $983,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Parkland?
The median gross rent in Parkland is $3,157 per month, about 44.2% of household income.
Is Parkland, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 166% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 174% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Parkland?
The median age in Parkland is 37.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Parkland?
The average commute to work in Parkland is 33 minutes; 29.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parkland?
The unemployment rate in Parkland is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parkland?
71% of adults in Parkland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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