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Plantation, Florida

       
Total population 85,938 Average January/July temperatures 63.7° / 82.7°
Median home price $ 258,400 Annual Precipitation 52.33 in. /yr.

Plantation, Florida

Many professionals call this growing suburb home.

Climate
Mild winters and hot summers are typical in this south Florida city.
Cultural Attractions
The Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts features exhibitions regularly.
Geography
Located just west of Fort Lauderdale, Plantation is a part of Broward County.
Historical
Frederick C. Peters, the founding father of Plantation, introduced Florida red potatoes to the area.  
Recreation
There are 41 parks occupying a total of over 600 acres of land within the city.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 74.27 ° / 53.16 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.03 ° / 74.42 °
Precipitation (?) 52.33 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 21 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 482
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 83
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 258,400
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $55751.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $54571
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .340 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(?) 31
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 185
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 (?) 85,938
Population density (?) 4,230 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 40.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 21,871 people
Education (?) 37 % 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 (?) 107
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