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Parkland, FL


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Parkland, Florida

Introduction to Parkland, Florida

Parkland, Florida is 3 miles NE of Coral Springs, Florida (center to center) and 37 miles N of Miami, Florida. It is in Broward county. The city is part of the Fort Lauderdale metro area. The population of Parkland is 13,835.

Parkland History

Parkland was established in the year 1963 and has grown rapidly in a very short time. In fact, the population was less than 4,000 in the 1990s and has risen to about 14,000 within a decade or so. The zoning laws of Parkland were framed in such a way that they would protect the “park-like” spirit of the area. The city did not even have any traffic lights or stores in the beginning. However, they have been introduced in the recent years.

Parkland and nearby Attractions

  • Parkland City Hall
  • Parkland Library
  • Palm Beach
  • Coral Springs

Things To Do In Parkland

Parkland is situated in an ideal location where one can live a very peaceful life, while having all the amenities of a city. The city has several social organizations and groups that arrange a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. The beaches of South Florida are a short drive away. The city is surrounded by several miles of equestrian trails, which provide great opportunities for horse riding. The city also has many golf courses.

Parkland Transportation

The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is the closest major airport to Parkland.

Parkland Higher Education

Keiser College is conveniently located in nearby Miami Shores.

High Points

Parkland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyParkland Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyParkland People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyParkland Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Parkland College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 17%Parkland Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Parkland, FL

Comparing Parkland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use44
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime58
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