Pembroke Pines (West), FL Real Estate

Median Income $49,586

Median Age 34.66

Population 65,128

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 75°	LO 59°	July	HI 89°	LO 75°

	School Test Scores
	Elementary: Boulevard Heights Charter Excellence Davie Coconut Palm Coral Cove Driftwood Embassy Creek Hollywood Park Kidz Choice Charter Palm Cove Pasadena Lakes Pembroke Lakes Pembroke Pines Charter - Central Pembroke Pines Charter - E Pines Lakes Sea Castle Sheridan Park Silver Shores West Hollywood Dolphin Bay		Middle: Apollo Driftwood New Renaissance Pembroke Pines Charter - Ctl Pines Somerset Neighborhood		High: Everglades Fl Accelerated Learning - N Ctl Int'l Of Broward Mcarthur Miramar Quest Center
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Pembroke Pines is the heart of family living, centrally located on the southern edge of Broward County between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. The city took its name from its location along Pembroke Road and the many pine trees in the area. It was started by people seeking space to spread out. They discovered miles of country in the mid-1950s, and began settling in what was then the distant country side of the seaside city of Hollywood. Once the eastern sections of Pembroke Pines became built-out the developers began constructing planned gated communities west of I-75 these communities are known as West Pembroke Pines. A vibrant family oriented area, it boasts excellent park and recreational facilities and exceptional schools.

There is always something to do in Pembroke Pines. If you enjoy outdoors, Flamingo Gardens, botanical gardens and wild life sanctuary is a must. It features a touch of history with 60 acres of lush gardens, showcasing rare exotic and native plants. Tour the citrus groves and the Wray Botanical Collection. Explore the "Free-Flight" Aviary, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and historic Wray Home. There are also 2 world class golf courses, namely The Grand Palms Golf & Country Club and Rain Tree Golf Resort. The city is home to campuses for Broward Community Collage, Florida International University and the main branch of the Broward Library. North Perry Airport, located on the southeast corner of Pines and University, is a general aviation airport devoted exclusively to private and business light-plane activity.

A growing community, Pembroke Pines--nicknamed "Pines" by the locals--is dotted with little league parks and overflowing with fun family activities. The city's educational system is an impressive arrangement of public and private schools. Enjoy in a fantastic variety of A+ public schools, and the best private and charter schools. Just east of I-75 Pembroke Pines contains a water park. Thriving parks and recreation and art and cultural programs are at the center of this community. Neighborhood based programs provide an array of camps, classes and activities. Pembroke Pines offers a wide variety of housing choices including a great number of townhouses, condominiums and homes, attractive housing opportunities make this area and its welcoming neighborhoods a popular place to live.. There are many local parks, waterways, community centers and golf courses within a short distance of most neighborhoods. Residents take part in a variety of community events during the year.

Pines residents and their neighbors have many shopping options. There are strip malls lining most main roads, local centers with big-name anchors, and a the sprawling Pembroke Lakes Mall located on west Pines Boulevard featuring a Burdines, Dillards, Sears, as well as JCPenney. Enjoy a profusion of restaurants, serving nearly every possible taste and cuisine.

In April 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Pembroke Pines, FL was $226,095. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.

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