Living in Pembroke Pines, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pembroke Pines · Census data 2020–2024
Pembroke Pines has 173,194 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $85,104 (14% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $439,500, the median rent is $2,046/month.
Pembroke Pines at a glance
- Population
- 173,194
- Median age
- 44.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $85,104State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $439,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,046/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pembroke Pines a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Pembroke Pines
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pembroke Pines the median home value is $439,500, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,046 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,539 a month in housing costs.
Pembroke Pines median household income
The median household income in Pembroke Pines is $85,104 and the income per person is $41,773. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Pembroke Pines: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67,235
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.66
Pembroke Pines demographics
- Population
- 173,194
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 64,875
- Foreign-born
- 40.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pembroke Pines ›
Education in Pembroke Pines
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Pembroke Pines have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pembroke Pines
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Pembroke Pines vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Pines | 173,194 | $85,104 | $439,500 | $2,046 |
| Miramar | 138,600 | $89,125 | $462,700 | $2,117 |
| Southwest Ranches | 7,656 | $161,051 | $906,500 | $2,733 |
| Cooper City | 34,660 | $132,319 | $620,900 | $2,648 |
| Country Club | 51,296 | $75,212 | $378,600 | $1,899 |
| Palm Springs North | 5,410 | $99,438 | $550,500 | $2,860 |
| Davie | 108,346 | $87,250 | $462,900 | $2,066 |
| Weston | 68,837 | $139,825 | $695,600 | $2,851 |
| Miami Lakes | 31,553 | $101,557 | $626,400 | $2,120 |
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What is the median household income in Pembroke Pines, FL?
The median household income in Pembroke Pines is $85,104, 14% 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 Pembroke Pines?
The median home value in Pembroke Pines is $439,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Pembroke Pines?
The median gross rent in Pembroke Pines is $2,046 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Pembroke Pines, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Pembroke Pines?
The median age in Pembroke Pines is 44.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Pembroke Pines?
The average commute to work in Pembroke Pines is 30 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pembroke Pines?
The unemployment rate in Pembroke Pines is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pembroke Pines?
39.7% of adults in Pembroke Pines 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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