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Best city for remote work? Pembroke Pines, FL

D
Score
39/100
Rank #179 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

Pembroke Pines is more of a niche fit for remote work—best if you prioritize typical rent (2br) and broadband subscription. Overall, it’s a more specialized pick in this set (#179 of 200). One thing to keep in mind is commute 45+ min share.

Methodology · Sources · FL rankings

Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why Pembroke Pines ranks here

  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,909/mo (32% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Broadband subscription: 89% (2% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Median household income: $81,675 (8% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Commute 45+ min share: 21% (89% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 38% (10% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
170,557
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 47%Female 53%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,909/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
13%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
89%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$81,675
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
38%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
21%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
33/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
89/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
32/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
79/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

6%
Less than HS
55%
HS / Some college
24%
Bachelor’s
14%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

13%
Work from home
87%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

89%
Broadband
11%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,909/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
89%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
13%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$81,675
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
38%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
21%

Similar cities (by score)

#177 Glendale, CA
40/100
#178 Detroit, MI
40/100
#180 Los Angeles, CA
38/100
#181 Lancaster, CA
38/100

FAQ

›What is Pembroke Pines’s remote work score and rank?
Pembroke Pines, FL scores D (39/100) and ranks #179 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Pembroke Pines city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Pembroke Pines, FL?
Population is about 170,557 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Pembroke Pines, FL?
About 47% male and 53% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,909/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Work-from-home share is 13% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Broadband subscription is 89% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 6%, HS/some college 55%, bachelor’s 24%, advanced 14%.
›Where does this data come from for Pembroke Pines, FL?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).