Plantation, FL

Plantation FL scores 63/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 9% below the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 91 (100 = avg); violent crime index 61; property crime index 121. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

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

Typical rent in Plantation is about $2,240/month (expensive). At $2,240/month for a typical unit, you need about $80,640+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $483,500.

Median household income is $92,541, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($92,541) clears the $80,640 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 79°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 Plantation: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,240/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (3) Households earning $80,640+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,240/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Plantation who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 63/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,240/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,240/month

Income sniff test: clear about $80,640 household income for $2,240/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Plantation holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 63/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $2,240/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.