The Town FilesParkland, Florida
City in Broward County · population 34,670 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $983,000
- Household income
- $198,669
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 37.9
Parkland is a city of 34,670 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $983,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Florida towns, better for families than 98% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Florida towns.
How Parkland ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Parkland is worth $983,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $198,669, which is more affordable than 41% of Florida towns. Median rent is $3,157 a month. 85.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Parkland | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $983,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $3,157 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $198,669 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 85.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Parkland
| People | Parkland | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 30.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.0% | — |
| Work from home | 29.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Parkland
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 59.1°F. About 56.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Parkland since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 27, 2022 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 23, 2007.
Severe weather in Broward County since 1996
Broward County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4709: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Broward County
Broward County had 864,520 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,492 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Parkland itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Parkland
5 public schools with 7,374 students, about 24.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 3,280 | 24.7 |
| RIVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,065 | 18.4 |
| HERON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,059 | 19.6 |
| PARK TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,025 | 19.0 |
| SOMERSET PARKLAND ACADEMY (charter) | K-8 | 945 | — |
Towns near Parkland
- Watergate, FL2.8 mi · 3,459 people · home $222,000
- Coral Springs, FL3.5 mi · 134,394 people · home $545,400
- Coconut Creek, FL5.1 mi · 57,833 people · home $309,600
- Margate, FL5.7 mi · 58,712 people · home $316,200
- North Lauderdale, FL7.8 mi · 44,794 people · home $307,100
- Deerfield Beach, FL8.0 mi · 86,859 people · home $309,600
- Tamarac, FL8.2 mi · 71,897 people · home $288,600
- Pompano Beach, FL9.3 mi · 112,046 people · home $349,300
Parkland questions
Is Parkland, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Parkland scores better for retirees than 52% of Florida towns and quieter than 29%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Parkland?
The median owner-occupied home in Parkland is valued at $983,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $198,669, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $3,157 a month.
What is the weather like in Parkland?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 59.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Parkland get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Parkland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 27, 2022. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)