Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
13%
Parkland, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,100
Population
34,055
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Luxuriate in a serene, park-like atmosphere near larger cities
Suburban
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Picturesque
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Quiet
Parkland earns its name honestly.This small Broward County city was literally designed to look and feel like a park, with zoning laws put in place specifically to protect its open, green character. Sitting in the northern corner of Broward County and connected to the broader Miami metro area, Parkland offers a quieter pace without losing access to the energy of South Florida. Neighboring Coral Springs and Boca Raton are just a short drive away, making it easy to tap into larger commercial corridors and employment hubs while still coming home to tree-lined streets and open sky.
The city's residential landscape leans heavily toward spacious single-family homes, though apartment communities do exist here, typically offering generously sized floor plans in low-rise and garden-style configurations. Renters looking for more room to breathe will appreciate layouts that run larger than what you'd find closer to the coast. Parkland covers about 15 square miles, and that space is put to good use. Established neighborhoods like Heron Bay and Parkland Isles gave the city much of its current shape when development expanded in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The result is a well-planned community where preserved green space and carefully considered growth go hand in hand.
Explore the City
Apartment communities sit next to lakes and ponds in Parkland.
Sawgrass Mills Shopping center has all the brands to shop from.
The Everglades are right next to Parkland.
Adventure awaits at Parkland's Liberty Park.
Air boats take residents and visitors to see the alligators in the Everglades.
In Markham Park you can test your mountain bike skills on the trails.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$185,419
Average: $199,534
Education
15,664
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,231
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Parkland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Parkland, FL is $2,100 for one bedroom, $2,585 for two bedrooms, and $3,205 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parkland has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,100/month
860 Sq Ft
House
$5,960/month
2,507 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,095/month
931 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,666/month
1,558 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Parkland, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Heron Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,076 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,035 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
984 Students
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Public
Grades 9-12
3,092 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital
- Tradewinds Park & Stables
- Deerfield Beach Arboretum
- Butterfly World
- Daggerwing Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
- Palm Beach International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.