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Parkland, FL vs Lighthouse Point, FL

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Are people in Lighthouse Point older or younger than people in Parkland?
- The Median Age in Lighthouse Point is 16.3 years older than in Parkland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lighthouse Point or Parkland?
- Lighthouse Point housing costs are 23.9% less expensive than Parkland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lighthouse Point or Parkland?
- The average commute for residents of Lighthouse Point is 2.6 minutes shorter 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 Lighthouse Point?
Lighthouse Point, FL is a pleasant village northeast of Fort Lauderdale with plenty of remarkable attractions such as Frank McDonough Park presenting its distinctive environment or Constitution Park ideal for exploring; people can also join in the wonderful Lighthouse Point Seafood & Music Festival emphasizing traditional music each April.

 Parkland, FLLighthouse Point, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,529329,725,481
 Median Income$174,295  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock55.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,014,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Parkland    8 Reviews

Over 11 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 11 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 Lighthouse Point    5 Reviews

Best place we have ever lived. House on water with boat in our backyard. Easy access to beach and more restaurants than you can shake a stick at. It doesn't get better  More

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Let's start by saying the school curriculum is risible. In fact, they decided last minute to combine grades last year and this year, hurting both side of the spectrum  More

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Let's start by saying the school curriculum is risible. In fact, they decided last minute to combine grades last year and this year, hurting both side of the spectrum  More

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