At a Glance
Median Income
$74,844
$34,533 per capita
Home Value
$232,800
Zillow: $612,615
Median Rent
$945/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plantation residents earn a median household income of $74,844 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,533. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plantation is $232,800 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $612,615. Median rent is $945/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Plantation reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 265/100K.
Education
39.9% of adults in Plantation hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plantation has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population978
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density4,890/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,844
Per Capita$34,533
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,800
Rent$945
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$612,615
Housing Units337
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property265/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation629 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Plantation was built in 1969.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.
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