RANK #652 / 1001 NAT · #19 / 41 FL · POP 1,977,129
1YR FORECAST: -1.2%
5YR OUTLOOK: +26%
Broward County, Florida, is known for its extensive canal system in Fort Lauderdale, earning it the nickname "Venice of America." Located on Florida's southeast coast, just north of Miami, the county offers a blend of urban and suburban environments. Commuting options include Tri-Rail, Brightline, Broward County Transit buses, and community shuttles, connecting residents within the county and to neighboring Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. The community offers year-round outdoor recreation due to its climate, with access to 24 miles of sandy beaches, numerous parks, and nature centers like Anne Kolb Nature Center and Everglades Holiday Park, where visitors can experience airboat rides and wildlife viewing.
Life in Broward County attracts a diverse population, including families, professionals, and retirees. The public school system, Broward County Public Schools, is one of the largest in the nation. The economy is driven by tourism, trade, and sectors like healthcare and technology, with Fort Lauderdale leading in yachting and boating. Recent economic developments show continued investment in infrastructure, including expansions at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades, and a focus on attracting international trade and tourism.
Broward County is one of 76 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of -4.6% runs below the profile's typical -3.7%.
See all 76 Sun Belt Post-Surge Correction counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 12.7x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Dania Beach 7 Natural Gas Power Plant
Florida Power & Light Co.
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$1,448M | Operating |
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Port Everglades Natural Gas Power Plant (Unit 5)
Florida Power & Light Co.
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$1,250M | Operating |
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Volico Data Center FLL1 - Broward Data Center
Volico Data Center
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$480M | Operating |
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Broward County Solar Installations (Multiple Projects)
Broward County / Advanced Roofing, Inc.
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$50M | Operating/Under Construction |
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Convention Center Expansion and Headquarters Hotel
Broward County
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$50M | Under Construction |
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The Residences at Shell Bay (Hallandale Beach)
Related Group and Dezer Development
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
At 34/100, Broward County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $77,633 combined with job growth of -0.1% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Broward County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $414,600 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.19 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,907/month on average.
Broward County's population is growing — up +1.6% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of -0.1%). Home values shifted -4.6% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.53% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Broward County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.