Cost of Living in Pompano Beach, FL

Population 112,212 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Pompano Beach cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $322,000, rents near $1,636 a month. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Cost Overview

Housing 106
Rent 125

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

About the Cost of Living in Pompano Beach

The median home value in Pompano Beach is $321,900 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,636/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,832/year is 14% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, 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 84.1°F and lows of 70.3°F. Overall, Pompano Beach has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$321,900
6% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$348,109
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
25% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,302/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.4x
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 53.6%
Renter-occupied 46.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,636
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,250/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
30.1 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.0%
Carpooled
12.3%
Public transit
2.1%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
0.8%
Work from home
11.8%

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
$63,832
14% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,377
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
71% above avg
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.0%
Graduate degree 11.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.7
Male median age 41.6
Female median age 41.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
84.1°F
Avg Low
70.3°F
Annual Precip
55.6"
60° 70° 80° 90° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 767880848689919189868178
Low °F 606265707376787877746864
Precip" 1.932.012.903.365.468.055.266.307.586.653.672.45

💨 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 Pompano Beach, FL?

Pompano Beach has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pompano Beach, FL?

The median gross rent in Pompano Beach is $1,636 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pompano Beach?

The median home value in Pompano Beach is $321,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pompano Beach?

The median household income in Pompano Beach is $63,832 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pompano Beach, FL?

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

Is Pompano Beach, FL affordable?

Pompano Beach is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pompano Beach?

Pompano Beach has average high temperatures of 84.1°F and average lows of 70.3°F. Annual precipitation is 55.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pompano Beach at a Glance

Population
112,212
Median Income
$63,832
Home Value
$321,900
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg High Temp
84.1°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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