salaryRent is higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $108,200 a year. That is $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 430 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pembroke Pines?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pembroke Pines
| Size | Pembroke Pines | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,816 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,569 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,136 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,720 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,536 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pembroke Pines overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pembroke Pines, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pembroke Pines
Life in Pembroke Pines
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pembroke Pines?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $345 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $439,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Renting in Pembroke Pines costs a median of about $2,705 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Pembroke Pines?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $108,200 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pembroke Pines cheap or expensive?
Pembroke Pines is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.4% of the typical household income of $91,785. It ranks 430th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pembroke Pines?
The median homeowner in Pembroke Pines pays $3,959 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Pembroke Pines more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pembroke Pines?
The median home value in Pembroke Pines is $439,500, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
173,194 people live in Pembroke Pines. Numbers are typical (middle) values.