At a Glance
Median Income
$87,077
$48,657 per capita
Home Value
$447,700
Zillow: $495,099
Median Rent
$2,148/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
210/100K
2,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
10.6% smoking rate
How Plantation Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plantation's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plantation a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plantation residents earn a median household income of $87,077 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,657. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 Plantation is $447,700 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,099. Median rent is $2,148/month, with 37.3% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Plantation reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,275/100K.
Education
44.8% of adults in Plantation hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plantation has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population94,002
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density206/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born30.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,077
Per Capita$48,657
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
B+
Home Value$447,700
Rent$2,148
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$495,099
Housing Units38,699
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent210/100K
Property2,275/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries43
Did You Know?
Plantation was founded in 1953.
The median home in Plantation was built in 1982.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
30.6% 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.