Biggest tradeoff: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Pembroke Pines, Florida is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
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Pembroke Pines, Florida is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
Deerfield Beach, Florida needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 170,472 | 86,455 |
| Center Elevation | 7 ft(2 m) | 13 ft(4 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $484,302 | $264,479 |
| Median Rent | $2,538 | $2,310 |
| Median Income | $77,657 | $53,741 |
| Rent Burden | 39% | 52% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 340 days/yr | 342 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 83°F | 82°F |
| Avg. Low | 69°F | 71°F |
| Comfort Score | 77/100Great | 79/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 13°F | 13°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 76"(193 cm) | 75"(191 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 0"(0 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 382024 modeled avg · 2 days > 100 | Typical: 472024 modeled avg · 1 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walkability | 39 | N/A |
| Transit Score | 29 | 35 |
| School Rating | 6.8/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | highHigh Risk | moderateModerate Risk |
| Central Tract Wildfire Risk | minimalMinimal | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 79%Cable: 100% | N/A |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 42.9 years | 43.5 years |
| College Educated | 36% | 27% |
| Remote Workers | 11% | 11% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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