Living in Plantation, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plantation · Census data 2020–2024
Plantation has 96,293 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $92,541 (24% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $483,500, the median rent is $2,240/month.
Plantation at a glance
- Population
- 96,293
- Median age
- 40.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $92,541State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $483,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,240/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Plantation a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Plantation
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plantation the median home value is $483,500, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,240 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,652 a month in housing costs.
Plantation median household income
The median household income in Plantation is $92,541 and the income per person is $50,897. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Plantation: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 40,014
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.58
Plantation demographics
- Population
- 96,293
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 37,137
- Foreign-born
- 30.8%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plantation ›
Education in Plantation
45.9% of adults 25 and older in Plantation have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plantation
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Plantation vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation | 96,293 | $92,541 | $483,500 | $2,240 |
| Sunrise | 97,918 | $77,652 | $354,500 | $2,140 |
| Lauderhill | 74,896 | $51,165 | $272,900 | $1,684 |
| Davie | 108,346 | $87,250 | $462,900 | $2,066 |
| Broadview Park | 7,119 | $73,786 | $365,000 | $1,879 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 36,404 | $50,006 | $214,100 | $1,663 |
| Washington Park | 2,402 | $61,200 | $317,500 | $2,082 |
| Boulevard Gardens | 1,499 | $70,458 | $252,900 | — |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 3,031 | $49,821 | $309,600 | $1,355 |
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What is the median household income in Plantation, FL?
The median household income in Plantation is $92,541, 24% 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 Plantation?
The median home value in Plantation is $483,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Plantation?
The median gross rent in Plantation is $2,240 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Plantation, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Plantation?
The median age in Plantation is 40.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Plantation?
The average commute to work in Plantation is 28 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plantation?
The unemployment rate in Plantation is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plantation?
45.9% of adults in Plantation 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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