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Pembroke Pines, Florida

       
Total population 150,064 Average January/July temperatures 62.9° / 82.4°
Median home price $ 285,000 Annual Precipitation 51.45 in. /yr.
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Pembroke Pines, Florida

This primarily-residential city is home to several planned communities, including some that cater to retirees. 

Cultural Attractions
The Pembroke Pines Historical Museum, located in the Village Community Center, features a look into local history.
Economy
The city has seen rapid growth since its incorporation.
Geography
This Broward County town is southwest of Fort Lauderdale and northwest of Miami.
Historical
Upon its incorporation, Pembroke Pines was primarily a dairy farm pasture.
Recreation
The Chapel Trail Park Natural Preserve is ideal for bird watchers and also has canoes available for rent. The city recently opened an equestrian park.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 73.55 ° / 52.22 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.6 ° / 74.1 °
Precipitation (?) 51.45 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 21 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 468
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 87
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 285,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $45076.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $54034
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .500 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 45
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 72
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 43
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 177
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 41
Number of libraries within the county (?) 50
Number of museums within the county (?) 22
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 8
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 150,064
Population density (?) 5,010 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 72.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 37,994 people
Education (?) 34 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 74
Number of clinics within the county (?) 427
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 105
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