Living in Southwest Ranches, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southwest Ranches · Census data 2020–2024
Southwest Ranches has 7,656 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $161,051 (116% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $906,500, the median rent is $2,733/month.
Southwest Ranches at a glance
- Population
- 7,656
- Median age
- 45.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $161,051State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $906,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,733/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Southwest Ranches a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 116% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 153% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Southwest Ranches
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southwest Ranches the median home value is $906,500, 172% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,733 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Southwest Ranches median household income
The median household income in Southwest Ranches is $161,051 and the income per person is $65,125. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Southwest Ranches: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,322
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.54
Southwest Ranches demographics
- Population
- 7,656
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 2,146
- Foreign-born
- 28%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southwest Ranches ›
Education in Southwest Ranches
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Southwest Ranches have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southwest Ranches
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Southwest Ranches vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Ranches | 7,656 | $161,051 | $906,500 | $2,733 |
| Pembroke Pines | 173,194 | $85,104 | $439,500 | $2,046 |
| Weston | 68,837 | $139,825 | $695,600 | $2,851 |
| Cooper City | 34,660 | $132,319 | $620,900 | $2,648 |
| Miramar | 138,600 | $89,125 | $462,700 | $2,117 |
| Davie | 108,346 | $87,250 | $462,900 | $2,066 |
| Palm Springs North | 5,410 | $99,438 | $550,500 | $2,860 |
| Country Club | 51,296 | $75,212 | $378,600 | $1,899 |
| Plantation | 96,293 | $92,541 | $483,500 | $2,240 |
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What is the median household income in Southwest Ranches, FL?
The median household income in Southwest Ranches is $161,051, 116% 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 Southwest Ranches?
The median home value in Southwest Ranches is $906,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Southwest Ranches?
The median gross rent in Southwest Ranches is $2,733 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Southwest Ranches, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 116% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 153% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Southwest Ranches?
The median age in Southwest Ranches is 45.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Southwest Ranches?
The average commute to work in Southwest Ranches is 28 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southwest Ranches?
The unemployment rate in Southwest Ranches is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southwest Ranches?
46.5% of adults in Southwest Ranches 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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