Water Control Gates, 2010
Parkland’s story
63 years in pictures
Census counts: 165 in 1970, 34,670 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1946 on.
- 1963Parkland is settled
Population
39,186
2025 Census estimate · +13% since 2020
Typical home
$1.07M
+2% in a year
Household income
$199K
median
Median age
37.9
years
Jobs based here
3,822
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#86 of 634 in FL
Is Parkland a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Parkland grades B overall, ranked 86th of 634 in Florida. It is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns and the median household earns $199K. What holds it back is price: the typical home is worth about $1.1 million, 13.9 years of the Miami metro’s $77K median household income. 71% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Parkland, against 31% in Florida’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. On history, just 6 of Florida’s 779 towns do worse. FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 82% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top.
What makes Parkland stand out
Where Parkland beats most towns.
A growing town
Parkland has grown 64% since 2010
23,962 counted in 2010 and 34,670 in 2020; an estimated 39,186 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 13% since 2020, after 44.7% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Parkland grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Parkland is from typical.
Cost of livingD−Open →HealthBroward Health Coral Springs 3.4 miles awayA+Open →Jobs & incomeA+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →SchoolsBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.1 of 20; 6.5% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3% conserved landB−Open →History6 notable people born hereD−Open →Civic life3.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 92° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market72 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 37.9–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 82 attractions →Hard Rock Stadium and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Parkland. Close and well known come first.
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaHard Rock Stadium
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaNu Stadium
12 mi Stadium & arenaAmerant Bank Arena
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaKaseya Center
37 mi Stadium & arenaLoanDepot Park
11 mi Stadium & arenaChase StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Hard Rock Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nu Stadium: Cuban Boy, CC0 · Amerant Bank Arena: Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kaseya Center: jjron, GFDL 1.2 · LoanDepot Park: Roberto Coquis, CC BY 2.0 · Chase Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Parkland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Parkland, and how to reach them.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Coconut Creek water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBroward Supervisor of ElectionsBroward County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2023
ZIP codes33076, 3306733076 65% · 33067 35%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Parkland.
Parkland is among the three healthiest towns in Florida and has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of Florida.
HousingCost of living grade D−
Compared with most of Florida and the rest of the country, the median rent in Parkland is higher
At 13.9 years of the Miami metro’s $77K median household income, the typical home (about $1.07M) costs more against local pay than in 98% of Florida towns; that ratio is one input to its D− for cost of living.
The median rent in Parkland is $3,157 a month. The typical Parkland home is worth about $1,067,000, up 2% in a year, 3 times the Florida typical home. 85% of Parkland households own their home.
$1.07MZillow home value
| Parkland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $3,157 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 85% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Parkland$1.07M
Florida$375K
Market temperature
72
days on market
97%
sale-to-list price
+2%
value change, 1 year
50
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB
Parkland’s public schools outperform 62% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Broward school district. Three of its 7 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
62%of FL districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westglades Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,646 | A |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,089 | B+ |
| Heron Heights Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 1,040 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB−
Parkland has set aside 2.7% of its land for conservation
15 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. Parkland’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile. The biggest place to walk is Pine Trails Park, 79 acres with 2.4 miles of trail.
#101for trails in FL
| Parkland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.0 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.7% | 3% | 4.3% |
2.7%
conserved · 247 of 9,196 acres
15 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pine Trails Park | 2.4 mi | 79 |
| 2. Terramar Park | 1.9 mi | 42 |
| 3. Doris Davis Forman Wilderness Preserve | 0.4 mi | 15 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA+
Parkland stands out in Florida and nationally: a smaller share of its adults report frequent physical distress
It ranks #2 of the 636 Florida towns we grade on the CDC estimates behind the Health Grade. Its widest gap with Florida is tooth loss: 4.7% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 12.7% statewide.
10% of adults report frequent physical distress in Parkland. Only 8 of the 636 Florida towns we compare have a lower share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Parkland. 14% of adults report frequent mental distress in Parkland.
98%healthier than U.S. townsA+Health Grade
| Parkland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 25% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8% | 13% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Florida
22 better9 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Parkland | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.7% | 12.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.4% | 16.8% |
Broward Health Coral Springs
3.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
99th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Parkland faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Since 1979, 29 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Parkland.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
29
paid flood claims since 1979
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Most working residents commute out of Parkland
Parkland has 3,822 jobs for its 13,281 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. Jobs based here grew from 1,466 in 2013 to 3,822.
Most working residents leave Parkland for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Parkland grew to 3,822 in 2023, 2,356 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Fort Lauderdale (10%), Coral Springs (9%) and Boca Raton (9%).
5%work in town
| Parkland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $199,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.7% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Parkland5%
Fort Lauderdale10%
Coral Springs9%
Boca Raton9%
Sunrise6%
12 mi
median commute distance
3,822
jobs based in Parkland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 59% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Parkland, expect mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 56.7°, milder than in 99% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.1°.
Parkland has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
| Parkland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 57°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter58–78°
Spring65–84°
Summer74–91°
Fall70–86°
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Parkland
19pages on Parkland
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
8 within 15 miles of the center of Parkland
South Florida Bible College and Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Deerfield Beach7.8 mi$7,980 tuitionLynn UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Boca Raton9.7 mi$44,480 tuitionFlorida Atlantic UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Boca Raton10.4 mi$4,879 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Parkland residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Parkland for work
Where Parkland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,822jobs based in Parkland
5%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Parkland
6 notable people were born in Parkland.
A
Andrew PeekeAmerican ice hockey player · born 1998A
Ashley CookeAmerican singer and songwriter · born 1997A
August EmersonAmerican actorC
Caesar BacarellaAmerican stock car racing driver · born 1975M
Matthew GreenfieldAmerican ice hockey player · born 1995About Parkland
City in Florida, United States
Parkland is a city in northern Broward County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale and located 30 miles (48 km) north of the city. As of the 2020 census, the population of Parkland was 34,670. Parkland is part of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to 6,166,488 people in 2020. Parkland's zoning laws are designed to protect the "park-like" character of the city. There were no stores or traffic lights in Parkland until the mid-1990s and early 2000s when large neighborhood developments (Heron Bay and Parkland Isles) were built. The city of Parkland has been known since its early days for its assortment of park spaces and its emphasis on environmental preservation …
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1963
- Area
- 14 sq mi
- Elevation
- 13 ft
Parkland’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Parkland.
Coral SpringsCoconut CreekParkland
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland | #86 | B | D− | — | B | A+ |
| Coral Springs | #165 | B− | D− | B | B | A− |
| Coconut Creek | #259 | C+ | D | — | B | B+ |
Parkland and Coconut Creek report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Parkland with a neighbor →
Questions about Parkland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Parkland, FL a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Parkland grades B overall, better than 60% of U.S. towns and #86 of 634 in Florida. It grades A+ for health and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Parkland, FL expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.
What is Parkland, FL known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Anthony Rizzo and Andrew Peeke.