Frequently Asked Questions about Plantation
What is it like to live in Plantation, Miramar, FL?
Suburban communities in Broward County with tree-lined neighborhoods, a mix of single-family homes and apartments, and populations that are family- and commuter-oriented. Both offer good highway access (I‑75, Florida’s Turnpike, I‑95 nearby), proximity to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, parks, retail and business parks. Housing costs and overall cost of living are above the U.S. median but generally lower than Miami-Dade coastal luxury areas; public schools are part of Broward County Public Schools and healthcare/amenities are widely available. The climate is tropical with hot, humid summers and a defined hurricane season; safety and quality of life vary by neighborhood, so consult local crime maps and school ratings for specific areas.
Is Plantation, Miramar, FL expensive?
Both Plantation and Miramar generally have housing and living costs at or above the U.S. median, reflecting Broward County's market. Plantation typically has higher median home prices and rents than Miramar, making it the relatively more expensive of the two. Exact costs vary by neighborhood and change with the market, so consult current listings or official cost-of-living indexes for up-to-date figures.
What is the weather of Plantation, Miramar, FL?
Plantation and Miramar have a tropical monsoon (Am) climate with hot, humid wet summers and warm, drier winters. The wet season runs roughly May–October with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and most of the annual precipitation (about 60 inches / 1,500 mm), while the dry season is November–April with lower rainfall and milder conditions. Average summer highs are around 88–92°F (31–33°C) and winter highs about 74–78°F (23–26°C); the region is humid year-round and faces hurricane and tropical-storm risk during the June–November Atlantic season.
How safe is Plantation, Miramar, FL?
Safety varies between Plantation and Miramar: Plantation generally reports lower violent and property crime levels than Miramar. Both cities operate full-time police departments and neighborhood safety programs, but crime patterns are very neighborhood-specific — some commercial corridors and higher-density areas in Miramar show higher incident concentrations. For current, verifiable statistics consult the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, FBI Uniform Crime Reports, or each city’s police crime-mapping dashboard.