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
Tucked between Weston and Pembroke Pines, Southwest Ranches is a rural community in the heart of the southwestern Broward County suburbs. Southwest Ranches is largely residential, and many of the houses available for rent in the community sit on large plots of land with lush lawns and plenty of space between neighbors.
There are quite a few farms and stables in Southwest Ranches, with many opportunities for enjoying fresh produce in addition to horseback riding. The community famously does not have any sidewalks in an effort to preserve the rural lifestyle of the area.
Although Southwest Ranches may feel like a secluded farming community, it is convenient to an array of suburban amenities in neighboring cities, including the Pembroke Lakes Mall, the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, and countless strip malls and plazas on major roadways. Commuting from Southwest Ranches is relatively simple with access to Interstate 75 as well as Griffin Road and Sheridan Street.
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%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southwest Ranches, FL is for everyday living.
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
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,206 Students
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,206 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.