Living in Pompano Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pompano Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Pompano Beach has 114,147 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $67,195 (10% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $349,300, the median rent is $1,724/month.
Pompano Beach at a glance
- Population
- 114,147
- Median age
- 41.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $67,195State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $349,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,724/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 55.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pompano Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Pompano Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pompano Beach the median home value is $349,300, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,150 a month in housing costs.
Pompano Beach median household income
The median household income in Pompano Beach is $67,195 and the income per person is $39,363. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Pompano Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 61,070
- Owner-occupied
- 55.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.5%
- Vacant
- 22.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.35
Pompano Beach demographics
- Population
- 114,147
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 47,167
- Foreign-born
- 34%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pompano Beach ›
Education in Pompano Beach
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Pompano Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pompano Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Pompano Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompano Beach | 114,147 | $67,195 | $349,300 | $1,724 |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 466 | $216,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Lighthouse Point | 10,600 | $92,135 | $688,400 | $1,880 |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 6,232 | $81,655 | $680,900 | $1,787 |
| Coconut Creek | 58,330 | $75,014 | $309,600 | $2,102 |
| Hillsboro Beach | 2,271 | $94,432 | $681,700 | $3,346 |
| Oakland Park | 44,682 | $72,708 | $385,000 | $1,804 |
| Margate | 59,198 | $62,450 | $316,200 | $1,750 |
| Deerfield Beach | 88,093 | $59,730 | $309,600 | $1,774 |
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What is the median household income in Pompano Beach, FL?
The median household income in Pompano Beach is $67,195, 10% lower 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 Pompano Beach?
The median home value in Pompano Beach is $349,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Pompano Beach?
The median gross rent in Pompano Beach is $1,724 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Pompano Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Pompano Beach?
The median age in Pompano Beach is 41.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Pompano Beach?
The average commute to work in Pompano Beach is 27 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pompano Beach?
The unemployment rate in Pompano Beach is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pompano Beach?
30.8% of adults in Pompano Beach 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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