Pembroke Pines, FL

Pembroke Pines FL scores 80/100 on safety (above average). Crime is about 48% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 52 (100 = avg); violent crime index 31; property crime index 73. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Pembroke Pines. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Pembroke Pines is about $2,046/month (expensive). At $2,046/month for a typical unit, you need about $73,656+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $439,500.

Median household income is $85,104, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($85,104) clears the $73,656 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 84°F (highs near 88°F, lows near 80°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Pembroke Pines: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 80/100) (2) Dual-income households (at $2,046/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (3) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (4) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 80/100)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,046/month) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,046/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Pembroke Pines does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $73,656 household income for $2,046/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Pembroke Pines holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 80/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $2,046/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.