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Parkland
  • Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Suburb
Fort Lauderdale

Parkland

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Broward County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 104 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      C
    Parkland is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 33,772. Parkland is in Broward County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Parkland offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Parkland there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Parkland and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Parkland are above average.
    About Parkland...
    Population
    33,772
    Suburb of
    Fort Lauderdale
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $655,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,592
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      11.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      2.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      64.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      380.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      117.4
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      18%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Parkland

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $174,295
    National
    $69,021
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