Plantation is a centrally located Broward County city of about 91,750–95,000 residents (2020 census 91,750, per promptcharters.com; ~95,000 per a local guide, read September 24, 2026), named for the Everglades Plantation Company that once owned the land. It is a principal city of the South Florida metro, blending suburban neighborhoods with corporate offices and central access to I-595, I-75, and the Florida Turnpike. The city is anchored by the Plantation Preserve — a restored Everglades wetland with a public golf course and linear trail (shown in the Commons photos below).
The median listing price in Plantation is $399,500.
Top places in Plantation
Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club
Central Park
Plantation Historical Museum
Plantation Farmers Market
Broward Mall
Plantation Aquatic Complex.
Proximity to Sawgrass Mills (Sunrise, ~10 minutes west) and Fort Lauderdale beaches (20–30 minutes east).
Commuting from Plantation
Typical drive to downtown Miami: approximately 40–55 minutes (approximate; central Broward, ~40 miles north of downtown Miami; 20–30 minutes to Fort Lauderdale beaches; longer in rush-hour traffic).
Schools in Plantation
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.
Plantation FAQs
What is the housing market like in Plantation, FL? The median listing price in Plantation is $399,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Plantation, FL? Typical drive to downtown Miami: approximately 40–55 minutes (approximate; central Broward, ~40 miles north of downtown Miami; 20–30 minutes to Fort Lauderdale beaches; longer in rush-hour traffic).
Which school district serves Plantation, FL? Plantation 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.
