The Town FilesPembroke Pines, Florida
City in Broward County · population 171,178 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $439,500
- Household income
- $85,104
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 57
- Median age
- 44.3
Pembroke Pines is a city of 171,178 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $439,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 85% of Florida towns, more walkable than 81% of Florida towns.
How Pembroke Pines 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 Pines is worth $439,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $85,104, which is more affordable than 33% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,046 a month. 69.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pembroke Pines | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $439,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,046 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $85,104 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Pembroke Pines
| People | Pembroke Pines | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 40.5% | — |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Pembroke Pines
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 59.4°F. About 62.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke Pines since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 10, 1956 about 6.9 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 51 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 12, 2011.
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 Pines itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Pembroke Pines
29 public schools with 25,926 students, about 20.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,531 | 24.8 |
| CHARLES W FLANAGAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,330 | 22.8 |
| CITY/PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 6-12 | 2,153 | 21.7 |
| PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (charter) | K-5 | 1,904 | 22.7 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH (charter) | 9-12 | 1,486 | 25.6 |
| FRANKLIN ACADEMY PEMBROKE PINES (charter) | K-8 | 1,395 | 17.2 |
| CITY/PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (charter) | 6-8 | 1,336 | 19.9 |
| FRANKLIN ACADEMY PEMBROKE PINES HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 6-12 | 1,188 | 18.0 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL (charter) | 6-8 | 1,048 | 30.8 |
| FRANKLIN ACADEMY F (charter) | K-8 | 1,034 | 18.5 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOLS AT PINES (charter) | K-8 | 843 | 15.9 |
| WALTER C. YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 820 | 20.0 |
Towns near Pembroke Pines
- Miramar, FL2.9 mi · 134,721 people · home $462,700
- Southwest Ranches, FL3.2 mi · 7,607 people · home $906,500
- Cooper City, FL4.1 mi · 34,401 people · home $620,900
- Country Club, FL5.5 mi · 49,967 people · home $378,600
- Palm Springs North, FL5.6 mi · 5,030 people · home $550,500
- Davie, FL5.7 mi · 105,691 people · home $462,900
- Weston, FL7.1 mi · 68,107 people · home $695,600
- Miami Lakes, FL7.2 mi · 30,467 people · home $626,400
Pembroke Pines questions
Is Pembroke Pines, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pembroke Pines scores better for retirees than 23% of Florida towns and quieter than 13%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Pembroke Pines?
The median owner-occupied home in Pembroke Pines is valued at $439,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,104, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $2,046 a month.
What is the weather like in Pembroke Pines?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 59.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pembroke Pines get tornadoes?
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke Pines since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 10, 1956. 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)