Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Plantation, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,171
Population
90,904
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Fort Lauderdale’s peaceful suburban paradise.
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Picturesque
Welcome to Plantation, Florida, located in the heart of Broward County. This established community, spanning 22 square miles, offers residents a range of housing options, from single-family homes to apartment communities. The city features well-maintained parks and golf courses, including the Plantation Preserve Golf Course and Club. Current rental trends show average rates of $2,222 for one-bedroom apartments, with year-over-year increases of 3.1%, indicating a stable rental market. The area surrounding Broward Mall and Plantation Walk has emerged as a popular choice for residents seeking convenient access to shopping and dining.
Life in Plantation embraces classic Florida living with its amenities and attractions. The city's 91,750 residents have access to shopping destinations like the Broward Mall, which completed renovations in 2023. Recreation enthusiasts can enjoy the city's facilities and golf courses, while Plantation Heritage Park offers walking trails and outdoor spaces. The community is served by public and private schools within the Broward County School District. Movie buffs might recognize Plantation City Hall, which appeared as the high school in the 1998 comedy "There's Something About Mary." The city's motto "From the Wilderness, This City" acknowledges its evolution from Everglades wetlands, with areas like Plantation Acres maintaining specific zoning requirements to preserve natural landscapes.
Explore the City
Central Park is the largest community park in Plantation neighborhood.
There are so many parks where you can do outdoor exercises in Plantation neighborhood.
Easy to walk your dog as there are many side walks available in Plantation neighborhood.
Dog owners can feel safe at the Happy Trails Park where their furry friends can run around.
Local resident is refilling the little library house with books in Plantation neighborhood.
There will be tennis courts in Plantation neighborhood for the residents.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,488
Average: $105,991
Education
33,204
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
49,115
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Plantation has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Plantation, FL is $1,969 for a studio, $2,165 for one bedroom, $2,574 for two bedrooms, and $3,122 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plantation has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,165/month
820 Sq Ft
House
$4,188/month
1,769 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,159/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,888/month
1,445 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plantation, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Central Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
823 Students
Public
Grades K-8
552 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
512 Students
Plantation Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
460 Students
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
Public
Grades K-8
267 Students
Public
Grades K-8
552 Students
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
Public
Grades K-8
267 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
955 Students
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation
Public
Grades K-8
905 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
529 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,288 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,533 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buehler Planetarium & Observatory
- Young at Art Children's Museum
- Tree Tops Park
- Secret Woods Nature Center
- Flamingo Gardens
Airports
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
- Miami 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.