Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Southwest Ranches, FL Area Guide
A rural enclave between major suburbs
Rural
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Peaceful
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Scenic
Southwest Ranches is a small, semi-rural town in Broward County that takes its identity seriously, preserving an equestrian and agricultural character even as South Florida continues to grow around it. Incorporated in 2000, the town was established specifically to protect its low-density lifestyle and resist annexation by neighboring cities. Large lots, horse trails, and open land define the streetscape here, setting it apart from the dense, fast-paced development found elsewhere in the region.
The town borders Weston to the north and Pembroke Pines to the east and south, giving residents straightforward access to major retail corridors, healthcare facilities, and business centers without those pressures creeping into Southwest Ranches itself. Fort Lauderdale and its international airport are roughly 20 miles away, and the broader Miami metro is within commuting range.
Housing in Southwest Ranches leans heavily toward single-family homes on generous lots, and the rental market reflects that. Renters will find far fewer high-rises or large apartment communities here compared to neighboring cities. Instead, the available inventory tends toward spacious residential properties, including ranch-style homes and estate rentals, offering more square footage and private outdoor space than is typical in dense South Florida neighborhoods.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$150,231
Average: $174,685
Education
2,560
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,400
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Southwest Ranches has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
7%
Non-Renters
93%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
613 Students
Greentree Preparatory Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
252 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,139 Students
Greentree Preparatory Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
252 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Flamingo Gardens
- Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
- Markham Park/Fox Observatory
- Tree Tops Park
- Young at Art Children's Museum
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.