What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Parkland, FL, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
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.
Quiet strength: prices near or at all-time highs (-4.2% from 5-year peak). Solid market for owner-occupiers; investors should underwrite conservatively given the elevated entry point.
Reasons people move here
- 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.
Things to know first
- 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.
More about Parkland
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.