The Town FilesPembroke Park, Florida
Town in Broward County · population 6,260 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $105,300
- Household income
- $52,928
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 90
- Median age
- 39.4
Pembroke Park is a town of 6,260 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $105,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 94% of Florida towns, more walkable than 89% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 87% of Florida towns.
How Pembroke Park 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 Pembroke Park is worth $105,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $52,928, which is more affordable than 98% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,556 a month. 32.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pembroke Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,556 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $52,928 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 32.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 30.7% | — |
Who lives in Pembroke Park
| People | Pembroke Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 51.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Pembroke Park
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 59.0°F. About 68.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
90 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke Park since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1965 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1984.
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 Pembroke Park itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Pembroke Park
2 public schools with 963 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 564 | 17.1 |
| WATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 399 | 15.3 |
Towns near Pembroke Park
- West Park, FL0.7 mi · 15,130 people · home $340,600
- Ives Estates, FL1.8 mi · 25,005 people · home $294,700
- Ojus, FL2.4 mi · 19,673 people · home $337,500
- Hallandale Beach, FL2.5 mi · 41,217 people · home $279,100
- Hollywood, FL3.1 mi · 153,067 people · home $410,600
- Aventura, FL3.5 mi · 40,242 people · home $451,100
- North Miami Beach, FL4.2 mi · 43,676 people · home $366,700
- Miami Gardens, FL4.8 mi · 111,640 people · home $378,500
Pembroke Park questions
Is Pembroke Park, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pembroke Park scores better for retirees than 4% of Florida towns and quieter than 4%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Pembroke Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Pembroke Park is valued at $105,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,928, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,556 a month.
What is the weather like in Pembroke Park?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 59.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pembroke Park get tornadoes?
90 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 1965. 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)