Pembroke Pines is one of Florida's largest cities (2020 census population 171,178, located about 22 miles north of Miami in southern Broward County, per promptbuscharters.com; read September 24, 2026). Nicknamed the "City of Firsts," it is a vast, master-planned suburban city known for family living, 30+ parks and recreation centers, and major retail destinations. Its western edge meets the Everglades, with the 450-acre Chapel Trail Nature Preserve preserving cypress swamp and wetlands (per homes.com and echofineproperties.com).
The median listing price in Pembroke Pines is $283,950.
Top places in Pembroke Pines
C.B. Smith Park
Chapel Trail Nature Preserve
Pembroke Gardens
Charles F. Dodge City Center
Pembroke Lakes Mall
Pembroke Lakes Golf Course.
Pines Ice Arena.
Broward College South Campus (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Pembroke Pines
Typical drive to downtown Miami: approximately 35–50 minutes (approximate; about 22 miles north of Miami; I-75 and the Florida Turnpike serve the city; longer in rush-hour traffic).
Schools in Pembroke Pines
Public schools: Broward County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Pembroke Pines FAQs
What is the housing market like in Pembroke Pines, FL? The median listing price in Pembroke Pines is $283,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Pembroke Pines, FL? Typical drive to downtown Miami: approximately 35–50 minutes (approximate; about 22 miles north of Miami; I-75 and the Florida Turnpike serve the city; longer in rush-hour traffic).
Which school district serves Pembroke Pines, FL? Pembroke Pines is served by Broward County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
