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City Overview

As of 2009, Pembroke Pines's population is 146,828 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.20 percent.

The median home cost in Pembroke Pines is $251,380. Home appreciation the last year has been -23.90 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pembroke Pines's cost of living is 12.29% Higher than the U.S. average.

Pembroke Pines public schools spend $5,406 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 22 students per teacher in Pembroke Pines.

The unemployment rate in Pembroke Pines is 7.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Pembroke Pines jobs have Decreased by 4.40 percent.

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The 2009 Pembroke Pines, FL, population is 146,828. There are 4,539 people per square mile (population density).

Family in Pembroke Pines, FL

The median age is 37.7. The US median is 37.6. 60.26% of people in Pembroke Pines, FL, are married. 10.53% are divorced.

The average household size is 2.56 people. 27.44% of people are married, with children. 7.54% have children, but are single.

Race in Pembroke Pines, FL

68.62% of people are white, 17.34% are black, 4.49% are asian, 0.18% are native american, and 8.80% claim 'Other'.

36.43% of the people in Pembroke Pines, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 63.57% are non-hispanic).

Pembroke Pines People SperlingViews

Hot summers and perfect winters: There is no change of season down here, the summers a very hot and wet. The winters are perfect and more than make up for the heat. The traffic is not great as most... (read more)Climate in Pembroke Pines, Florida: For me, the climate is too uniform, and too hot. There is no realization of seasons. Spring flowers are planted in October. The humidity is a killer. ... (read more)Schools in SW Broward: While I could think of many cons to living in Broward Co, the one area I must praise is the public schools. Having three children in public schools in Pembroke Pines,... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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There are 222 physicians per 100,000 population in Pembroke Pines, FL. The US average is 170.

Pembroke Pines, FL Health Index

Air quality in Pembroke Pines, FL is 8 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.

Water quality in Pembroke Pines, FL is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.

Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.

Pembroke Pines Health SperlingViews

Pembroke Pines, FL: Pembroke Pines is a decent place to live. Unlike much of South Florida, it has no serious traffic and overpopulation problems. It has relatively low housing costs, no... (read more)Way overpriced: We have lived in Hollywood since 1999. Housing has gone through th roof since they built the Hollwood Hard Rock. However, it still has that small town feel. Traffic... (read more)Quality of life in South Florida (Dade and Broward: Housing is through the roof. First time buyer for homes will have to settle on an apartment. High taxes and insurance both on homes and vehicles. Traffic is highly... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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The unemployment rate in Pembroke Pines, FL, is 7.40%, with job growth of -4.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.80%.

Pembroke Pines, FL Taxes

Pembroke Pines, FL,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.

Pembroke Pines, FL Income and Salaries

The income per capita is $27,361, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $61,250.

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Hot summers and perfect winters: There is no change of season down here, the summers a very hot and wet. The winters are perfect and more than make up for the heat. The traffic is not great as most... (read more)Climate in Pembroke Pines, Florida: For me, the climate is too uniform, and too hot. There is no realization of seasons. Spring flowers are planted in October. The humidity is a killer. ... (read more)Schools in SW Broward: While I could think of many cons to living in Broward Co, the one area I must praise is the public schools. Having three children in public schools in Pembroke Pines,... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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The median home value in Pembroke Pines, FL, is $251,380. Home appreciation is -23.90% over the last year. The median age of Pembroke Pines, FL, real estate is 13 years.

Pembroke Pines, FL Apartments and Rentals

Renters make up 18.18% of the Pembroke Pines, FL, population. 6.03% of houses and apartments in Pembroke Pines, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

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Housing Costs: Living in South Florida is great, but it's hard to buy and sell as your family size increases. Thanks to our laws, it makes the most economical sense to buy one place... (read more)Biggest Mistake: As a newly wed, my spouse and I thought that life would be better to live in Pembroke Pines than Miami. Boy, were we Wrong! Between the cost of living and salary... (read more)cost of housing in miami: the cost of housing in this area has rapidly sky rocketed and I just wonder if it will end anytime... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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Pembroke Pines, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.

Pembroke Pines, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.

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Hot summers and perfect winters: There is no change of season down here, the summers a very hot and wet. The winters are perfect and more than make up for the heat. The traffic is not great as most... (read more)Climate in Pembroke Pines, Florida: For me, the climate is too uniform, and too hot. There is no realization of seasons. Spring flowers are planted in October. The humidity is a killer. ... (read more)Schools in SW Broward: While I could think of many cons to living in Broward Co, the one area I must praise is the public schools. Having three children in public schools in Pembroke Pines,... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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Pembroke Pines, FL, gets 55 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 97.

On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Pembroke Pines, FL. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 58. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 28 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Pembroke Pines Climate SperlingViews

Hot summers and perfect winters: There is no change of season down here, the summers a very hot and wet. The winters are perfect and more than make up for the heat. The traffic is not great as most... (read more)Climate in Pembroke Pines, Florida: For me, the climate is too uniform, and too hot. There is no realization of seasons. Spring flowers are planted in October. The humidity is a killer. ... (read more)Schools in SW Broward: While I could think of many cons to living in Broward Co, the one area I must praise is the public schools. Having three children in public schools in Pembroke Pines,... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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Pembroke Pines, FL, schools spend $5,406 per student. There are 22 pupils per teacher, 803 students per librarian, and 541 children per counselor in Pembroke Pines, FL schools.

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Schools in SW Broward: While I could think of many cons to living in Broward Co, the one area I must praise is the public schools. Having three children in public schools in Pembroke Pines,... (read more)Pembroke Pines, FL: Pembroke Pines is a decent place to live. Unlike much of South Florida, it has no serious traffic and overpopulation problems. It has relatively low housing costs, no... (read more)Way overpriced: We have lived in Hollywood since 1999. Housing has gone through th roof since they built the Hollwood Hard Rock. However, it still has that small town feel. Traffic... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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The average one-way commute in Pembroke Pines, FL, takes 35 minutes. 84% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 3% work from home.

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Hot summers and perfect winters: There is no change of season down here, the summers a very hot and wet. The winters are perfect and more than make up for the heat. The traffic is not great as most... (read more)Climate in Pembroke Pines, Florida: For me, the climate is too uniform, and too hot. There is no realization of seasons. Spring flowers are planted in October. The humidity is a killer. ... (read more)Schools in SW Broward: While I could think of many cons to living in Broward Co, the one area I must praise is the public schools. Having three children in public schools in Pembroke Pines,... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Pembroke Pines, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Pembroke Pines, FL is more expensive.

Overall, Pembroke Pines, FL cost of living is 112.29.

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Housing Costs: Living in South Florida is great, but it's hard to buy and sell as your family size increases. Thanks to our laws, it makes the most economical sense to buy one place... (read more)Biggest Mistake: As a newly wed, my spouse and I thought that life would be better to live in Pembroke Pines than Miami. Boy, were we Wrong! Between the cost of living and salary... (read more)cost of housing in miami: the cost of housing in this area has rapidly sky rocketed and I just wonder if it will end anytime... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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45.85% of the people in Pembroke Pines, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 21.06% are Catholic; 8.72% are Protestant; 0.30% are LDS; 2.18% are another Christian faith; 13.12% in Pembroke Pines, FL are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.41% affilitates with Islam.

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Schools in SW Broward: While I could think of many cons to living in Broward Co, the one area I must praise is the public schools. Having three children in public schools in Pembroke Pines,... (read more)Pembroke Pines, FL: Pembroke Pines is a decent place to live. Unlike much of South Florida, it has no serious traffic and overpopulation problems. It has relatively low housing costs, no... (read more)Way overpriced: We have lived in Hollywood since 1999. Housing has gone through th roof since they built the Hollwood Hard Rock. However, it still has that small town feel. Traffic... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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64.21% of the people in Pembroke Pines, FL are registered as Democrats. 34.61% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.18%.

Pembroke Pines Voting SperlingViews

Hot summers and perfect winters: There is no change of season down here, the summers a very hot and wet. The winters are perfect and more than make up for the heat. The traffic is not great as most... (read more)Climate in Pembroke Pines, Florida: For me, the climate is too uniform, and too hot. There is no realization of seasons. Spring flowers are planted in October. The humidity is a killer. ... (read more)Housing Costs: Living in South Florida is great, but it's hard to buy and sell as your family size increases. Thanks to our laws, it makes the most economical sense to buy one place... (read more)Have an opinion about Pembroke Pines? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pembroke Pines Click Here

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