At a Glance
Median Income
$81,675
$39,881 per capita
Home Value
$411,700
Zillow: $485,730
Median Rent
$1,910/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
1,915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
341 sunny days/yr
How Pembroke Pines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pembroke Pines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pembroke Pines a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pembroke Pines residents earn a median household income of $81,675 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,881. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 Pembroke Pines is $411,700 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $485,730. Median rent is $1,910/month, with 36.9% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Pembroke Pines reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,915/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Pembroke Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pembroke Pines has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population170,557
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density5,219/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,675
Per Capita$39,881
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
B+
Home Value$411,700
Rent$1,910
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$485,730
Housing Units66,179
Rent Burden36.9%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property1,915/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Assault138/100K
Burglary117/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days341/yr
Rain80.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries43
Did You Know?
Pembroke Pines was founded in 1956.
The median home in Pembroke Pines was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% 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.