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Broward County

FL · Pop. 1,946,127 · Urban County

36/100Homestead Score

Broward County sits in Florida across 1,203 square miles, home to 1,946,127 people at 1617.7 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on sweet corn, sugarcane, hay. The median home price is $380,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.95%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 10b with a 365-day growing season, average summer highs of 90°F and average winter lows of 57.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 66.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Cleveland Clinic Hospital is 10.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.95%
Growing Season: 365 days
Broadband: 99.5%
Density: 1617.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 365-day growing season in USDA zone 10b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.95% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Cleveland Clinic Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 10.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A median home price of $380,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Broward County, FL is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
36/100
Median home price
$380k
Property tax
0.95%
Growing season
365 days (zone 10b)
Annual rainfall
66.5"
Broadband
99.5%
Nearest hospital
Cleveland Clinic Hospital, 10.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.95%
Median Household Income$74,534
Poverty Rate12.2%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$380K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone10b
Growing Season365 days
Annual Rainfall66.5 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low57.7°F
Top CropsSweet corn, Sugarcane, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalCleveland Clinic Hospital (10.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities25

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Broward County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Broward County?
Broward County is in USDA hardiness zone 10b with a 365-day growing season, average summer highs of 90°F, and average winter lows of 57.7°F. The established crops are sweet corn, sugarcane, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $380,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.95%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Cleveland Clinic Hospital is 10.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 25 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.