A town of 37,178, settled in 1963. A typical home worth about $1.07M.
The 3 things Parkland does most differently from other towns.
23,962 people in 2010; 37,178 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The typical Parkland home is worth about $1,075,000, up 1.2% in a year, 186% above the Florida typical home.
Most working residents leave Parkland for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Lauderdale (10%), Coral Springs (9%) and Boca Raton (9%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Parkland beats the Florida average on 17 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Parkland | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.7% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.3% | 15.9% |
The public schools Parkland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 62% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Heights Elementary School | PK–5 | 1,040 | A |
| Riverglades Elementary School | PK–5 | 993 | A |
| Somerset Parkland Academy | K–8 | 992 | A |
| Park Trails Elementary School | PK–5 | 981 | A |
| Mary Help of Christians Catholic School Private | PK–8 | 505 | |
| Westglades Middle School | 6–8 | 1,646 | A |
15 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pine Trails Park | 2.4 mi | 79 |
| 2. Terramar Park | 1.9 mi | 42 |
| 3. Doris Davis Forman Wilderness Preserve | 0.4 mi | 15 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
Parkland has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 57°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Where Parkland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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8 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
9 notable people were born in Parkland.
City in Florida, United States
Parkland is a city in northern Broward County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale and located 30 miles (48 km) north of the city. As of the 2020 census, the population of Parkland was 34,670. Parkland is part of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to 6,166,488 people in 2020. Parkland's zoning laws are designed to protect the "park-like" character of the city. There were no stores or traffic lights in Parkland until the mid-1990s and early 2000s when large neighborhood developments (Heron Bay and Parkland Isles) were built. The city of Parkland has been known since its early days for its assortment of park spaces and its emphasis on environmental preservation …
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2 towns share a border with Parkland.