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Fort Lauderdale

Southwest Ranches

#47 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Miami Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 22 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C-
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    Southwest Ranches is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 7,820. Southwest Ranches is in Broward County. Living in Southwest Ranches offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Southwest Ranches there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Southwest Ranches and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Southwest Ranches are above average.
    About Southwest Ranches...
    Population
    7,820

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $600,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,855
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      6%
    • Own
      94%
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    Southwest Ranches Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      87.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      162.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,239
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      200.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Southwest Ranches

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,228
    National
    $55,322
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    Southwest Ranches Reviews

    22 reviews
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    Southwest Ranches is located in the heart of nearby neighborhoods. It has large yards and spacious neighborhoods. The highway is close, as well as many shopping centers with popular stores. The areas nearby are also safe.
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    I love it here! Can't think of a better place to live at or go to school. Safe and family-oriented community. Quite and serene almost all the time.
    I love living in Southwest Ranches. My largest issue with it is mailbox locations and lack of recycling. However, the magazines they send are spectacular.