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Parkland
  • Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade C+

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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 highly rated.

About

About Parkland...
Population
33,772

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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Parkland Rankings

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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Parkland

Jobs
grade 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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