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Parkland, FL vs Cooper City, FL

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Are people in Cooper City older or younger than people in Parkland?
- The Median Age in Cooper City is 0.7 years older than in Parkland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cooper City or Parkland?
- Cooper City housing costs are 38.6% less expensive than Parkland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cooper City or Parkland?
- The average commute for residents of Cooper City is 0.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Parkland.

Things to do in Parkland?
Parkland FL sits at the edge of Everglades National Park well known for numerous active recreational activities including hiking trails, fishing spots plus boat tours available during warmer months!

Things to do in Cooper City?
Cooper City, Florida sits within Broward county featuring numerous attractions such as Brian Piccolo Park or Topeekeegee Yugnee Park combined with stores like Embassy Lakes Shopping Center and multiple dining spots including Jamie's Pizza & Sports Bar.

 Parkland, FLCooper City, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,867329,725,481
 Median Income$174,295  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,014,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Parkland    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I am only 18 years old, but I have lived here for 10 years, more than half of my life. I attended Riverglades Elementary, Westglades middle, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas  More

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Over 12 years ago

Let's face it, South Florida has really gone downhill fast in the past 5-7 years. Maybe it was the economy crashing, maybe it was the influx of crazies and weirdos to  More

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Our family is from Chicago and we have been living here a year now. Our family settled in NE Parkland, which is considered the "older" section of town. I like it here!   More

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Reviews for Cooper City    7 Reviews

We moved here in 2018. I have to say, having lived all over the world, this is the best place if you can afford it. The only downside is the cost of living is high. For  More

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We have had the fortune of living in Cooper City for the last couple of years. The military moves us frequently and we are sad to be leaving this wonderful little  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wonderful parks and lots to do for  More

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