Broward County

FL · Pop. 30,385 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Broward County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 30,385.

$/Acre: $3,615

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 335 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 54/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax6.18%

Cost of Living Index99.4

Median Household Income$49,835

Poverty Rate11.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,615

Median Home Price$416K

Acres for Sale2621

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season335 days

Annual Rainfall60.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low48°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,766 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)131 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K573

Property Crime /100K734

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate