Parkland today
What this means
Parkland gained 2% in value over 12 months, ahead of most of Florida.
Builders are busier: 94 homes permitted so far in 2026, up 1075%.
Rents are area estimates; check comps for the exact house. Sources and method: how these figures are built.
Quick facts
| Parkland | vs Broward County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,186 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | 13% | +9.5 pts | +4.1 pts |
| Median home value | $983,000 | 137% higher | 174% higher |
| Median gross rent | $3,157 | 66% higher | 89% higher |
| Median household income | $198,669 | 156% higher | 166% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 85.1% | +21.5 pts | +17.5 pts |
| Residents 65 and older | 13% | -4.9 pts | -8.3 pts |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32 | 12% higher | 16% higher |
| Homes built 2010 or later | 36.5% | +29.6 pts | +22.3 pts |
| Median property tax paid | $10,001 | 157% higher | 266% higher |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Parkland
North Broward city about 30 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, incorporated in 1963 with a rural, park focused plan.
As an incorporated city, Parkland sets its own zoning inside Broward County.
Known for: equestrian trails; Heron Bay; Parkland Isles
How it has grown: Big neighborhoods built from the mid 1990s brought its first stores and traffic lights.
Compared with Broward County as a whole, household incomes are higher ($198,669 vs $77,633); the median value of $983,000 is above the county's $414,600; Census median rent runs higher ($3,157 vs $1,907 countywide) and less of the housing is in apartment and condo buildings (6.1% vs 41.4%).
Cities with similar prices and rents: Windermere ($987,500, $3,107), Siesta Key ($985,800, $3,501), Coral Gables ($1,089,900, $2,373).
Growth and housing
The Census estimates 39,186 residents in 2025, up from 34,677 in 2020: 13% growth.
| 2025 building permits | Parkland |
|---|---|
| Single family | 32 |
| 5 or more units | 0 |
| Total units | 32 |
| Per 1,000 residents | 0.8 |
36.5% of homes are 2010 or newer, so HOA dues and CDD assessments are common. CDD fees
The typical home here was built around 2006. Detached houses dominate (84.2% of homes). Average household size is 3.33.
2.4% of residents moved in from another state in the past year (county 1.8%).
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $6,136 a year |
| Hurricanes tied to Broward County since 2000 | Katrina (2005) |
| Coastal county | check flood zone and elevation per address |
Flood, storms and jobs
Flood premiums in Parkland get a 05% discount in high risk zones because the city holds CRS class 9. Insured homes in the city filed 80 flood claims since 2000, with $277,706 paid. For county flood claims, disaster history and jobs, see the Broward County guide (18.9% of homes there are in high risk zones).
Buying a home in Parkland
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $667,000 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $983,000 |
Price to income: 5.0x, compared with 5.3x for the county.
- Conventional: the default for buyers with solid credit and 5% or more down.
- Jumbo: many homes here run near or past the $832,750 conforming limit.
Investing in Parkland
Long term rentals
| Parkland | vs Broward County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 14.9% | -21.5 pts |
| Rental vacancy | 1.9% | -4.7 pts |
| Rent as share of renter income | 44.2% | +5.9 pts |
Short term rentals
Seasonal and vacation homes: 0% of the stock, against 7.2% countywide.
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 6% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Rules vary street by street; verify zoning and HOA limits early. State rules
Property types
| Housing stock | Share |
|---|---|
| Single family detached | 84.2% |
| Buildings with 5+ units | 6.1% |
| Manufactured homes | 0.2% |
Nearby
Other Florida markets
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5 year estimates. 2020 to 2024.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, Vintage 2025. July 1, 2025.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual. 2025.
- FFIEC HMDA Data Browser, originated loans. 2025 and 2024.
- LendingTree: 2026 FHA loan limits in Florida by county (HUD figures). 2026.
- Florida Realtors: FHFA sets 2026 conforming loan limits. 2026.
- Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research: 2026 local option tourist tax rates. 2026.
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, July 2026 Insurance Stability Unit report (average homeowners premium with wind, as of March 31, 2026). March 31, 2026.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. week of October 22, 2026.
- Wikipedia: List of counties in Florida. checked October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file. 2024.
- Wikipedia county article and statewide lists (colleges, teams, airports); Florida Defense Support Task Force installation map. checked October 2026.
- Wikipedia article for this place (history, setting, roads). checked October 2026.
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, middle tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. September 2026.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (county annual, metro and state quarterly, all transactions). through Q2 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, January to September 2026 and 2025. September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Residential Penetration Rates. as of August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims (2000 to 2026). as of September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Community Status Book (Community Rating System class). August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries (2000 to 2026). October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. 2023.
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024, median gross rent by bedrooms (B25031). 2020 to 2024.
- Hurricane landfalls: Wikipedia, List of Florida hurricanes (2000 to present). checked October 2026.
Estimates from public data; they change over time. General information, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a loan offer. Methods and assumptions.