Cost of Living in Pembroke Park, FL

Population 6,254 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

67
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Pembroke Park a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $104,000. Around 24% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Located <5 miles south of Hollywood, Pembroke Park falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 72% lower than Hollywood's $374,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 34
Rent 117

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Pembroke Park

The median home value in Pembroke Park is $103,700 — 66% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,532/month, 17% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,710/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 85.0°F and lows of 69.7°F. Overall, Pembroke Park has a cost of living index of 67 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$103,700
66% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$734,073
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,532/mo
17% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,300/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
5.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 32.3%
Renter-occupied 67.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,532
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,146/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
40.0 min
48% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.5%
Carpooled
12.2%
Public transit
6.5%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
1.3%
Work from home
4.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$50,710
32% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,419
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
40% above avg
Poverty Rate
24.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.8%
Graduate degree 9.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.3
Male median age 31.3
Female median age 38.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
85.0°F
Avg Low
69.7°F
Annual Precip
62"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 777981858790929290878279
Low °F 596264687376777877736763
Precip" 2.712.832.683.185.188.726.828.497.987.653.562.18

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
43.3%
Good air days/yr
109
Max AQI recorded
288
PM2.5 days
72
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pembroke Park, FL?

Pembroke Park has a cost index of 67 (100 = national average). It is 33% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pembroke Park, FL?

The median gross rent in Pembroke Park is $1,532 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pembroke Park?

The median home value in Pembroke Park is $103,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pembroke Park?

The median household income in Pembroke Park is $50,710 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pembroke Park, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pembroke Park is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Pembroke Park, FL affordable?

Yes, Pembroke Park is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 67 — about 33% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Pembroke Park?

Pembroke Park has average high temperatures of 85.0°F and average lows of 69.7°F. Annual precipitation is 62". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pembroke Park at a Glance

Population
6,254
Median Income
$50,710
Home Value
$103,700
Median Rent
$1,532/mo
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg High Temp
85.0°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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