The Town FilesPlantation, Florida
City in Broward County · population 91,750 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $483,500
- Household income
- $92,541
- Jan low / Jul high
- 58° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 83
- Median age
- 40.2
Plantation is a city of 91,750 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $483,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 84% of Florida towns, more upscale than 78% of Florida towns.
How Plantation 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 Plantation is worth $483,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $92,541, which is more affordable than 33% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,240 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plantation | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $483,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,240 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $92,541 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Plantation
| People | Plantation | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Plantation
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 57.7°F. About 68.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
83 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plantation since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 1, 1980 about 6.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 85 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 10, 1983.
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 Plantation itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Plantation
12 public schools with 10,948 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,292 | 23.9 |
| PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,796 | 23.9 |
| SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,068 | 20.5 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT PLANTATION (charter) | K-8 | 990 | 19.8 |
| TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 784 | 17.0 |
| CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 770 | 18.3 |
| MIRROR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 645 | 13.4 |
| PETERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 597 | 16.1 |
| PLANTATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 572 | 15.1 |
| PLANTATION MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 512 | 17.1 |
| PLANTATION PARK ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 495 | 16.0 |
| IMAGINE SCHOOLS PLANTATION CAMPUS (charter) | K-8 | 427 | 16.4 |
Towns near Plantation
- Sunrise, FL3.2 mi · 97,335 people · home $354,500
- Lauderhill, FL3.4 mi · 74,482 people · home $272,900
- Davie, FL3.5 mi · 105,691 people · home $462,900
- Broadview Park, FL3.8 mi · 7,670 people · home $365,000
- Lauderdale Lakes, FL4.7 mi · 35,954 people · home $214,100
- Roosevelt Gardens, FL5.1 mi · 2,749 people · home $309,600
- Tamarac, FL5.4 mi · 71,897 people · home $288,600
- Cooper City, FL5.5 mi · 34,401 people · home $620,900
Plantation questions
Is Plantation, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plantation scores better for retirees than 31% of Florida towns and quieter than 16%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Plantation?
The median owner-occupied home in Plantation is valued at $483,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,541, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $2,240 a month.
What is the weather like in Plantation?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 57.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Plantation get tornadoes?
83 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plantation since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 1, 1980. 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)