Pembroke Pines, Florida
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Pembroke Pines, FL.
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How much does it cost to live in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Pembroke Pines, FL has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 139 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $411,700 and median rent about $1,910, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $81,675. Typical commute is 32 minutes; summer highs average 91°F. Violent-offense rates run about 203.3 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 139U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $411,700U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,910U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $81,675U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.6%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 32 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 203.3per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 91°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Pembroke Pines compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 179,326City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $81,675Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 139ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year39% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $411,700City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year36% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,910City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year42% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.6%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 32 min28% above catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3229% below catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 203.3per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)64% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1914.8per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)36% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 91°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 61°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals26.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 62 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals87% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 217As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals19% below catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Pembroke Pines grew 15.5% from 155,265 in 2010 to 179,326 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Pembroke Pines, FL expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Pembroke Pines runs 39 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 139 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $411,700 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,910 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Budget first around $1,910/month rent or $411,700 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $411,700
- Median rent $1,910/month
- Median household income $81,675
What is the job market like in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Labor-market context for Pembroke Pines: unemployment 4.6% and median income $81,675. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.6% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $81,675
How long is the typical commute in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Plan on roughly 32 minutes each way in Pembroke Pines. Walk Score estimates around 32 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 32 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 32/100
Is Pembroke Pines, FL safer than similar U.S. cities?
Pembroke Pines's FBI-derived violent rate (~203.3/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 203.3 per 100k
- Property 1914.8 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Pembroke Pines's climate profile: 91°F summer peaks, 61°F winter mornings, 62" annual rainfall, and 217 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 91°F
- Winter low 61°F
- 62 in rain · 217 sunny days
About 179,326 people live in Pembroke Pines, FL. Median household income is roughly $81,675, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 139 — above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Entry home prices around $411,700 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Pembroke Pines is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Pembroke Pines with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Subtropical summers, hurricane planning, and no state income tax loom large. With about 62 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Plan on roughly 32 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 32. Unemployment recently ran near 4.6%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates around 203.3 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Pembroke Pines city, 1600000US1255775) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Broward County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00092809 HOLLYWOOD NORTH PERRY AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19