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Parkland.
About
Life in Parkland
Parkland attracts families and established professionals willing to pay premium prices for a planned, park-focused community. The median home value sits around $983,000, with median household income at $200,000, so this isn't an affordable suburb—it's a wealthy enclave where over two-thirds of residents hold college degrees. That affluence shows up in the schools, the maintained green spaces, and the tight-knit family character: half of all households include children, and the median age is 40.
Parkland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
21.0%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+13.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.0% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Parkland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Parkland, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (16.6%), and 13.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.8%
of households
Married Couples
75.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 89% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Parkland
In Parkland, rent runs 89% above the FL average, and home values are 174% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
85.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,066,762 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Parkland and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Parkland is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Parkland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute32.5 min avg
How Parkland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Parkland, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 17 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 94% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Parkland runs 94% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
22.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
564.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Parkland Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Parkland, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Broward County, county-wide
Parkland is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Parkland, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Parkland is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Parkland has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
92
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 59°F | 2.38" |
| Feb | 78°F | 61°F | 1.95" |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 3.20" |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 3.11" |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 4.89" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 6.57" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.15" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 7.51" |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 8.13" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 5.82" |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 78°F | 63°F | 2.79" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Parkland
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Parkland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Broward Health Coral Springs
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Coral Springs
West Boca Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Boca Raton
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Margate
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Parkland
Parkland's student/teacher ratio is 21.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 71.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
71.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Parkland (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 23,757 students · in-state tuition $4,879 · 65% graduate · median earnings $61,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
10.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,859 students · in-state tuition $46,450 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,891 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,789 students · in-state tuition $22,400 · 59% graduate · median earnings $48,760 (10 yrs after entry)
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
11.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,315 students · in-state tuition $18,168 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,524 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale
10.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 428 students · in-state tuition $26,093 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Cypress National Preserve, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Parkland
Parkland has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
57 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
58 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Parkland
Parkland Library
6620 University Drive, Parkland
Cities Near Parkland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Parkland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Parkland FAQ
Is Parkland, Florida affordable?⌄
Parkland's median rent is $3,157/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $198,669/year. Median home value is $983,000.
Is Parkland, Florida safe?⌄
Parkland's violent crime rate was 22 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 565 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Parkland, Florida?⌄
Parkland has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Parkland, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Parkland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,157/month and median household income is $198,669/year. The median home value is $983,000. About 65% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Parkland, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Parkland is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from