Frequently Asked Questions about Cypress Head
What is it like to live in Cypress Head, Parkland, FL?
Cypress Head is a quiet, suburban, family-oriented neighborhood of mostly single-family homes within a planned Parkland community, with nearby recreational amenities including a golf course, parks and nature preserves. The area is served by Broward County Public Schools and is located in an affluent municipality with housing costs and property taxes above Broward County averages. Commuter access uses local arterial roads to reach Broward and Palm Beach employment centers, and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is typically a 30–45 minute drive depending on traffic. The climate is humid subtropical with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and exposure to Atlantic hurricane season risks.
Is Cypress Head, Parkland, FL expensive?
Yes — housing costs and typical homeowners’ association fees in Cypress Head are generally higher than Broward County averages, reflecting Parkland’s status as one of the county’s more affluent cities. Sale prices and property taxes tend to exceed county medians, though exact figures vary by home size, age, and lot. For current price ranges consult recent MLS listings or Broward County property records.
What is the weather of Cypress Head, Parkland, FL?
Cypress Head in Parkland, FL has hot, humid summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and warm, relatively drier winters. Summer highs typically range 88–92°F (31–33°C) while winter highs average about 70–78°F (21–26°C) and lows around 55–65°F (13–18°C). Most rainfall falls June–September (annual totals roughly 50–60 inches), and hurricane season runs June 1–November 30 with peak risk in August–September. Snow does not occur and humidity is high year‑round.
How safe is Cypress Head, Parkland, FL?
Cypress Head is a residential neighborhood in Parkland, a city that consistently records lower violent and property crime rates than Broward County and national averages according to FBI and local law-enforcement data. Neighborhood-level crime statistics for Cypress Head are not published separately; it is served by the Parkland Police Department and covered by the city’s community policing and crime-prevention programs. For current, specific incident data or trends, consult the Parkland Police Department crime map or Broward County/Florida crime reports.