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Is Pembroke Pines a Good Place to Live? Pembroke Pines, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Pembroke Pines ranks #528 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #78 of 256 mid-size cities and #16 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (42 per 100,000, #1 of 235), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #238 of 256) and long commutes (30.4 min, #211 of 256).
Pembroke Pines by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Pembroke Pines's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Pembroke Pines?
Pembroke Pines's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,046/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $488,121, 30% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Pembroke Pines | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103.4 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $488,121#795 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,608/mo#943 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $439,500#870 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $2,046/mo#1117 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 5.2x#881 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 28.8%#1220 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Pembroke Pines housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Pembroke Pines is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Pembroke Pines safe?
Pembroke Pines recorded 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 87% below the US rate of 328 and 85% below Florida's 275. That ranks #15 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #1 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Pembroke Pines Police Department. Property crime runs 686 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Pembroke Pines | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 328 | 42#15 of 1,085 | 275 | 352 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 1,548 | 686#85 of 1,085 | 1,402 | 1,730 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Pembroke Pines?
The median household in Pembroke Pines earns $85,104, 2% above the US figure of $83,163 and 9% above Florida ($77,735). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 10% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Pembroke Pines | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $85,104#535 of 1,312 | $77,735 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 10%#494 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | -0.2%#794 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.3% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Pembroke Pines?
The median resident of Pembroke Pines is 44.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 39.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #471 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Pembroke Pines | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 44.3 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 39.7%#471 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 69.6% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Pembroke Pines's schools and health?
Pembroke Pines's 28 public schools graduate 90.1% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 20 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil. 29% of adults are obese and 13.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Pembroke Pines | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 90.1%#355 of 1,063 | 87.3% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 20#941 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $12,121#930 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 29%#331 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 13.4%#1007 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 14.5%#202 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 17.3%#1154 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 25,888 students are enrolled in Pembroke Pines's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Pembroke Pines?
The average commute in Pembroke Pines is 30.4 minutes (Florida 28.9); 0.4% of workers take transit and 15.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Pembroke Pines scores 11 of 20 (above average walkable), #585 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 84°F and winters 69.7°F, with 62 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Pembroke Pines | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 30.4 min#1130 of 1,312 | 28.9 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 10.5%#1085 of 1,312 | 9.6% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 73.8% | 69% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 11#585 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.9 | 59.4 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 78.9 | 61.5 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 81.3 | 64.1 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 84.5 | 68.3 | 3.2 |
| May | 87.3 | 72.7 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 90 | 75.9 | 8.7 |
| Jul | 91.7 | 77.1 | 6.8 |
| Aug | 91.8 | 77.5 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 89.8 | 76.5 | 8 |
| Oct | 86.8 | 73.4 | 7.7 |
| Nov | 82.2 | 67.1 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 78.6 | 62.9 | 2.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hollywood N Perry Airport.
| Measure | Pembroke Pines | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 77.3°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 84°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 69.7°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 62 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hollywood N Perry Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Pembroke Pines?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
| Measure | Pembroke Pines | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.21%#967 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Broward County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Broward County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.086% | 90% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.004% | 70% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.002% | 67% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.095% | 65% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Pembroke Pines compare with similar-size cities?
Pembroke Pines is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #78 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 173,194.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Pines, FLPop. 173,194 | #528 | 57.6 | $85,104 | $2,046/mo | 42 | 30.4 min |
| Shreveport, LAPop. 180,982 | #1273 | 40.2 | $48,699 | $987/mo | 1,163 | 18.8 min |
| Aurora, ILPop. 179,898 | #376 | 60.4 | $93,633 | $1,596/mo | 220 | 27.2 min |
| Cary, NCPop. 179,306 | #41 | 71.2 | $134,905 | $1,738/mo | 75 | 22.5 min |
| Salem, ORPop. 178,865 | #890 | 51.9 | $75,487 | $1,400/mo | 424 | 22 min |
| Clarksville, TNPop. 176,456 | #791 | 53.4 | $69,303 | $1,307/mo | 366 | 27 min |
| Oceanside, CAPop. 172,242 | #806 | 53.2 | $97,737 | $2,303/mo | 385 | 28.7 min |
| Fort Collins, COPop. 170,229 | #418 | 59.7 | $85,070 | $1,690/mo | 289 | 19.5 min |
| Springfield, MOPop. 169,954 | #1159 | 46.4 | $49,311 | $964/mo | 1,233 | 17.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Pembroke Pines compare with the rest of Florida?
Pembroke Pines ranks #16 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 57.6 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 9% above the Florida median. Violent crime is 85% below the statewide rate. Homes are 30% above the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Port St. Lucie, FLPop. 232,491 | … #12 | 58.2 | $80,648 | $1,937/mo | 128 |
| Plantation, FLPop. 96,293 | #13 | 58.2 | $92,541 | $2,240/mo | 166 |
| Weston, FLPop. 68,837 | #14 | 58.2 | $139,825 | $2,851/mo | part year |
| Coral Springs, FLPop. 136,103 | #15 | 57.9 | $93,602 | $2,084/mo | 119 |
| Pembroke Pines, FLPop. 173,194 | #16 | 57.6 | $85,104 | $2,046/mo | 42 |
| Alafaya, FLPop. 92,449 | #17 | 57.0 | $100,950 | $1,999/mo | no data |
| Boynton Beach, FLPop. 81,435 | #18 | 57.0 | $70,074 | $2,041/mo | 176 |
| Palm Bay, FLPop. 130,132 | #19 | 56.9 | $72,614 | $1,601/mo | 275 |
| Sarasota, FLPop. 56,970 | #20 | 56.9 | $72,105 | $1,684/mo | 380 |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Pembroke Pines among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $77,735, violent crime 275.2 per 100,000.
How is Pembroke Pines's score calculated?
Pembroke Pines scores 57.6 out of 100, #528 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Pembroke Pines. Similar-size median 52.9.
58.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Pembroke Pines's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
98.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Pembroke Pines. Similar-size median 53.8.
62.2 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Pembroke Pines's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
48.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Pembroke Pines's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
46.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Pembroke Pines. Similar-size median 51.2.
58.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Pembroke Pines. Similar-size median 42.1.
39.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Pembroke Pines. Similar-size median 50.1.
41.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Pembroke Pines's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
52.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
38.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Pembroke Pines's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Pembroke Pines has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Pembroke Pines
Is Pembroke Pines, FL a good place to live?
Pembroke Pines ranks #528 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #78 of 256 mid-size cities and #16 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (42 per 100,000, #1 of 235), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #238 of 256) and long commutes (30.4 min, #211 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Pembroke Pines?
Pembroke Pines's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,046/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $488,121, 30% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
What is the crime rate in Pembroke Pines?
Pembroke Pines recorded 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 87% below the US rate of 328 and 85% below Florida's 275. That ranks #15 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #1 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Pembroke Pines Police Department. Property crime runs 686 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Pembroke Pines?
The median household in Pembroke Pines earns $85,104, 2% above the US figure of $83,163 and 9% above Florida ($77,735). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 10% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Pembroke Pines?
Median rent in Pembroke Pines is $2,046/mo (Census), #1117 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,608/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 28.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Pembroke Pines?
The typical home value in Pembroke Pines is $488,121, down 1.9% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $439,500.
How are the public schools in Pembroke Pines?
Pembroke Pines's 28 public schools graduate 90.1% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 20 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Pembroke Pines?
The average commute is 30.4 minutes, #1130 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 28.9 minutes across Florida. 10.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Pembroke Pines?
Pembroke Pines averages 77.3°F over the year, 84°F in summer and 69.7°F in winter, with 62 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Pembroke Pines walkable?
Pembroke Pines scores 11 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #585 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Pembroke Pines at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Pembroke Pines?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Pembroke Pines?
Pembroke Pines has 173,194 residents. The median resident of Pembroke Pines is 44.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 39.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #471 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Pembroke Pines compare with the rest of Florida?
Pembroke Pines ranks #16 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 57.6 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 9% above the Florida median. Violent crime is 85% below the statewide rate. Homes are 30% above the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Pembroke Pines?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Pembroke Pines's population of 173,194 are Shreveport, LA (#1273 overall), Aurora, IL (#376 overall), Cary, NC (#41 overall), Salem, OR (#890 overall), and Clarksville, TN (#791 overall). Pembroke Pines is #528.