At a Glance
Median Income
$200,156
$70,417 per capita
Home Value
$896,300
Zillow: $1,047,348
Median Rent
$3,306/mo
42.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
536/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Parkland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parkland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parkland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parkland residents earn a median household income of $200,156 , which is 166% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,417. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkland is $896,300 , 218% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,047,348. Median rent is $3,306/month, with 42.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Parkland reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 536/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.1% of adults in Parkland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkland has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population35,799
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density2,848/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$200,156
Per Capita$70,417
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
A
Home Value$896,300
Rent$3,306
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$1,047,348
Housing Units11,016
Rent Burden42.2%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property536/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault14/100K
Burglary45/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+34.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries43
Did You Know?
Parkland was founded in 1963.
The median home in Parkland was built in 2004.
30.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.
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