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Is Pompano Beach a Good Place to Live? Pompano Beach, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Pompano Beach ranks #1030 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #194 of 256 mid-size cities and #59 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #238 of 256).
Pompano Beach by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Pompano Beach's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Pompano Beach: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Pompano Beach safe?
What is the cost of living in Pompano Beach?
Pompano Beach'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 $1,724/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $351,953, 6% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Pompano Beach | 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 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $351,953#520 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,355/mo#861 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $349,300#645 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,724/mo#897 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% | 30.8%#1266 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.
Pompano Beach 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. Pompano Beach is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Pompano Beach safe?
Pompano Beach Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Pompano Beach and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Pompano Beach?
The median household in Pompano Beach earns $67,195, 13% below the US figure of $76,827 and 6% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.9% (US 4.2%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Pompano Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $76,827 | $67,195#873 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $80,112 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.9%#434 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 15.2%#874 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.8% | +0.3%#489 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.3% | +0.8% |
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 Pompano Beach?
The median resident of Pompano Beach is 41.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 30.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #761 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Pompano Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 41.3 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 30.8%#761 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 55.5% | 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 Pompano Beach's schools and health?
Pompano Beach's 18 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 20.6 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil. 31.3% of adults are obese and 13.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Pompano Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 87% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 20.6#962 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% | 31.3%#484 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 13.9%#1067 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 17.2%#675 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 18.4%#1181 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. 11,736 students are enrolled in Pompano Beach's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Pompano Beach?
The average commute in Pompano Beach is 27.1 minutes (Florida 24.6); 2% of workers take transit and 12% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Pompano Beach scores 13.4 of 20 (above average walkable), #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.4°F and winters 69.2°F, with 56.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Pompano Beach | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 27.1 min#938 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 9.5%#1025 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 68.1% | 74.1% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 12% | 11.9% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 13.4#260 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 | 76.2 | 59.1 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 78 | 61.2 | 2 |
| Mar | 80.7 | 63.8 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| May | 86.9 | 72.3 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 89.2 | 75.5 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 91.1 | 76.4 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 91.4 | 76.8 | 7.5 |
| Sep | 89.4 | 75.9 | 8.1 |
| Oct | 86.3 | 73.1 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 81 | 66.8 | 4 |
| Dec | 77.8 | 62.7 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport.
| Measure | Pompano Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 76.8°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 83.4°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 69.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 56.5 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 Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Pompano Beach?
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 | Pompano Beach | 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 Pompano Beach compare with similar-size cities?
Pompano Beach is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #194 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 114,147.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompano Beach, FLPop. 114,147 | #1030 | 49.5 | $67,195 | $1,724/mo | part year | 27.1 min |
| Westminster, COPop. 115,484 | #474 | 58.5 | $100,272 | $1,882/mo | 288 | 27 min |
| Elgin, ILPop. 114,934 | #432 | 59.4 | $90,282 | $1,361/mo | 218 | 28.2 min |
| Waterbury, CTPop. 114,869 | #1059 | 48.7 | $51,886 | $1,225/mo | 295 | 28 min |
| Provo, UTPop. 114,766 | #625 | 56.3 | $64,171 | $1,193/mo | 177 | 18.4 min |
| Carlsbad, CAPop. 114,373 | #335 | 61.2 | $142,748 | $2,808/mo | 212 | 27.1 min |
| Las Cruces, NMPop. 114,197 | #1047 | 49.0 | $55,422 | $974/mo | 496 | 18.9 min |
| Beaumont, TXPop. 113,279 | #1291 | 38.0 | $56,997 | $1,121/mo | 948 | 20.3 min |
| Lansing, MIPop. 113,023 | #1201 | 45.0 | $54,382 | $993/mo | 1,337 | 18.9 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 Pompano Beach compare with the rest of Florida?
Pompano Beach ranks #59 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 49.5 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 6% below the Florida median. Homes are 6% below 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 |
| Hollywood, FLPop. 155,082 | … #55 | 50.1 | $67,203 | $1,653/mo | part year |
| Tallahassee, FLPop. 201,875 | #56 | 49.9 | $57,409 | $1,293/mo | 629 |
| The Hammocks, FLPop. 58,838 | #57 | 49.7 | $85,628 | $2,187/mo | no data |
| Deltona, FLPop. 97,334 | #58 | 49.6 | $76,924 | $1,711/mo | part year |
| Pompano Beach, FLPop. 114,147 | #59 | 49.5 | $67,195 | $1,724/mo | part year |
| Brandon, FLPop. 119,767 | #60 | 49.4 | $79,685 | $1,784/mo | no data |
| Margate, FLPop. 59,198 | #61 | 49.3 | $62,450 | $1,750/mo | part year |
| Gainesville, FLPop. 145,702 | #62 | 48.6 | $46,195 | $1,296/mo | 634 |
| Westchester, FLPop. 52,032 | #63 | 48.6 | $72,262 | $1,819/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Pompano Beach among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Pompano Beach's score calculated?
Pompano Beach scores 49.5 out of 100, #1030 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are 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 · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Pompano Beach. Similar-size median 52.9.
49.9 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Pompano Beach. Similar-size median 53.8.
52.7 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Pompano Beach's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
46.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Pompano Beach's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
53.9 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Pompano Beach. Similar-size median 51.2.
41.4 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Pompano Beach. Similar-size median 42.1.
44.5 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Pompano Beach. Similar-size median 50.1.
45.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Pompano Beach's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
65.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
38.9 - SafetyNot scored
Pompano Beach's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - 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: Pompano Beach'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 Pompano Beach 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 Pompano Beach
Is Pompano Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pompano Beach ranks #1030 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #194 of 256 mid-size cities and #59 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #238 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Pompano Beach?
Pompano Beach'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 $1,724/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $351,953, 6% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Pompano Beach safe?
Pompano Beach Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Pompano Beach and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Pompano Beach?
The median household in Pompano Beach earns $67,195, 13% below the US figure of $76,827 and 6% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.9% (US 4.2%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Pompano Beach?
Median rent in Pompano Beach is $1,724/mo (Census), #897 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,355/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 30.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Pompano Beach?
Zillow's typical home value in Pompano Beach is $351,953, down 1.9% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $349,300.
How are the public schools in Pompano Beach?
Pompano Beach's 18 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 20.6 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Pompano Beach?
The average commute is 27.1 minutes, #938 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 9.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Pompano Beach?
Pompano Beach averages 76.8°F over the year, 83.4°F in summer and 69.2°F in winter, with 56.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Pompano Beach walkable?
Pompano Beach scores 13.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #260 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 Pompano Beach 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 Pompano Beach?
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 Pompano Beach?
Pompano Beach has 114,147 residents. The median resident of Pompano Beach is 41.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 30.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #761 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Pompano Beach compare with the rest of Florida?
Pompano Beach ranks #59 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 49.5 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 6% below the Florida median. Homes are 6% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Pompano Beach?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Pompano Beach's population of 114,147 are Westminster, CO (#474 overall), Elgin, IL (#432 overall), Waterbury, CT (#1059 overall), Provo, UT (#625 overall), and Carlsbad, CA (#335 overall). Pompano Beach is #1030.