At a Glance
Median Income
$77,873
$56,263 per capita
Home Value
$383,000
Zillow: $494,385
Median Rent
$1,866/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
2,700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $77,873 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,263. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 $383,000 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $494,385. Median rent is $1,866/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 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,700/100K. The murder rate is 2.1/100K.
Education
46.4% of adults in Plantation hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plantation has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,483
Median Age72.4 yrs
Density206/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,873
Per Capita$56,263
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
B+
Home Value$383,000
Rent$1,866
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$494,385
Housing Units38,699
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property2,700/100K
Murder2.1/100K
Assault113/100K
Burglary169/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain68.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute22 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.
23.5% 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.
9.2% 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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