Parkland, FL — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Broward County · Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach · population 39,700

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Parkland, FL
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67
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Parkland stands

Averaging 7.4% annual growth over 5 years. population growing 3.4% per year.

Median home $1,067,944
1-year -2.7%
5-yr CAGR +7.4%
vs 5-yr peak -4.2%
Population +3.4%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2024-05$1068k$556k$757k$958k$1159k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
22/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
79/100
Strong remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$5,228/mo$4,231$4,886$5,542202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent113116100120202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 17.0
Lean buy

At a 17.0 price-to-rent ratio, Parkland is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

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Home YoY
36 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
76 · w22%
Distance from peak
65 · w18%
Population growth
90 · w16%
Rent YoY
77 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
68 · w10%
Long thesis

Parkland has been growing population at 3.4% per year while home values compounded +7.4% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

Parkland carries a $1,067,944 median home with only -2.7% YoY. Premium pricing in a flat tape is the bear setup — you're paying for the trend that already ran while new buyers can't afford to extend it.

About Parkland

Parkland is a city in Broward County, Florida, with an estimated population of 39,700. It anchors the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach metro area. The population has grown 3.4% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Parkland is $1,067,944 as of 2026-04, down 2.7% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.4% annual growth (-4.2% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Parkland average $5,228 per month, up 4.9% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 67 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 3.4% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +7.4% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.

▼ Bear case

●Expensive AND not growing: median home $1,067,944 with only -2.7% YoY. You’re paying premium pricing for a flat trend.
●Cooling: -2.7% over the trailing year — momentum has stalled.

About Parkland (Wikipedia)

Parkland is a city in northern Broward County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb of Miami and located 42 miles (68 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.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Broward County right now.

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Run the numbers for Parkland

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
70° / 51°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
90° / 73°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
233
~64% of year
Annual precip
54″ rain
0″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very high
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Very high

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

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Local news & community

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
76%
Very humid climate
Median household income
$67,900
Florida state median
Top industries (state-level)
TourismHealthcareConstruction

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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