Living in Plantation, FL
Plantation is the 347th-largest city in the US, home to about 99,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 8.2% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (114.2 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 99,183+8.2% since 2020
- Median home value
- $483,5005.2 years of median income
- Median rent
- $2,240/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $92,541median, per year
- Price level
- 114.2US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 76° / 90°lows 58° / 76°
- Average commute
- 28 min18% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Broward County
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Elevation: about 3 ft
Metro area: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
Cost of living in Plantation
The median home in Plantation is worth $483,500 and the median household earns $92,541 a year, so a typical home costs about 5.2 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,240 a month, about 29% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area at 114.2, with housing at 155.6 and goods at 103.6 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $85,600 here. Florida has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Florida is 6.98%.
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Plantation weather
Average highs run from 76°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 58°F. It gets 69 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are December to April.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Plantation
People and work
The median resident is 40.2 years old, and 46% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 64% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 28 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 40.2453rd youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 64%of households
- People per sq mile
- 4,56021.8 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%1% walk, 0.5% bike
- Unemployment
- 4%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 10%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1984median year
Who moves to Plantation, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Orlando (Orange County), Kings County, NY and New York (Queens County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Orlando (Orange County), Tampa (Hillsborough County) and Lakeland (Polk County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Broward County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: hurricane, inland flooding, coastal flooding, lightning.
Home prices
+0.8% in a year
Up 50% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise, FL (MSAD) area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
53% good days
1 day unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Plantation
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- LoanDepot Park 25 miles
- University of Miami 29 miles
- Florida International University 27 miles
- Broward College 6 miles
- Florida Atlantic University 18 miles
- Palm Beach State College 34 miles
- Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale 6 miles
- Nova Southeastern University 4 miles
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Airports near Plantation
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FXE | 6 mi | 10,493 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport FLL | 6 mi | 17,096,131 |
| Miami International Airport MIA | 24 mi | 26,588,002 |
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport PBI | 39 mi | 4,127,211 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Plantation
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward College | 6 mi | 24,922 | $7,989 | n/a |
| Florida Atlantic University | 18 mi | 23,757 | $10,394 | 64% |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | 6 mi | 17,678 | $32,640 | n/a |
| Nova Southeastern University | 4 mi | 7,240 | $27,714 | 62% |
| Lynn University | 19 mi | 2,859 | $43,806 | 57% |
| Everglades University | 19 mi | 2,789 | $29,825 | 58% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Plantation
Freezing nights are rare here.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Fort Lauderdale, FL, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Plantation.
Wildfire smoke in Plantation
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Plantation on about 69 days a year, including about 2 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Plantation
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 37,137 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Plantation
Downtown Plantation is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County School District | Pre-K to 12 | 243,553 | 325 | 21.7 |
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Plantation's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Plantation's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
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Stargazing near Plantation
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in Plantation
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Pros
- Data Florida has no state income tax on wages.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 76°F.
- Data The city is growing fast (+8.2% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 14% above the US average, mostly because of housing.
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Cities near Plantation
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderhill, FL | 2 mi | 75,668 | $272,900 | 114.2 | Compare |
| Sunrise, FL | 3 mi | 98,846 | $354,500 | 114.2 | Compare |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3 mi | 188,677 | $486,700 | 114.2 | Compare |
| Davie, FL | 5 mi | 110,851 | $462,900 | 114.2 | Compare |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | 8 mi | 176,714 | $439,500 | 114.2 | Compare |
| Hollywood, FL | 9 mi | 157,019 | $410,600 | 114.2 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
Plantation ranks 13th of 95 in our best suburbs of Miami ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plantation a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population, no state income tax on wages; the trade-offs are high prices. Compare Plantation side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Plantation?
The Census Bureau estimates Plantation had 99,183 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 91,640 in April 2020 (+8.2%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Plantation?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $85,600 in the Plantation area. The median household here earns $92,541.
When is the best time to visit Plantation?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, December to April are the most comfortable months. July averages 90°F and January 76°F for daytime highs.
What county is Plantation in?
Plantation is in Broward County, Florida. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Plantation in?
Plantation is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Plantation?
Close to sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Florida have a state income tax?
No. Florida does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Plantation. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Fort Lauderdale, FL station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.