Living in Pembroke Pines, FL
Suburb in Florida
Pembroke Pines is a suburb in Florida, home to about 171,000 people, with 4.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Pembroke Pines a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 12 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: FLL is 12 mi away
- Safe: violent crime is 0.5× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.9% property tax
👎 Cons
- Few dog parks: 10 within 9 mi
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $546k, and rent is $3,220 a month
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Living in Pembroke Pines: common questions
What is the cost of living in Pembroke Pines?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $546k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,220 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Pembroke Pines?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.9% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Pembroke Pines safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.5× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Pembroke Pines?
Pembroke Pines is warm all year: winter days average around 78°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Pembroke Pines get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes and flooding: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.3 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Pembroke Pines?
The nearest major airport is FLL, about 12 mi away.
How Pembroke Pines scores
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