At a Glance
Median Income
$63,832
$39,377 per capita
Home Value
$321,900
Zillow: $348,110
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
793/100K
3,767/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
341 sunny days/yr
How Pompano Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pompano Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pompano Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pompano Beach residents earn a median household income of $63,832 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,377. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Pompano Beach is $321,900 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,110. Median rent is $1,636/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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Pompano Beach reports 793 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 109% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,767/100K. The murder rate is 7.1/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Pompano Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pompano Beach has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population112,212
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density4,662/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,832
Per Capita$39,377
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
B+
Home Value$321,900
Rent$1,636
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$348,110
Housing Units58,819
Rent Burden36.9%
Crime
F
Violent793/100K
Property3,767/100K
Murder7.1/100K
Assault442/100K
Burglary582/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days341/yr
Rain79.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations39
Libraries43
Did You Know?
Pompano Beach was founded in 1880.
The median home in Pompano Beach was built in 1974.
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.
14.2% 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.