Moving to Plantation, Florida

A practical city guide for deciding whether Plantation fits your life, planning the move, and settling in with fewer surprises.

Moving to Plantation, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Broward County. With roughly 91,750 residents, Plantation sits in Southeast Florida. Locally it's known as a leafy, family-oriented Broward suburb known for its tree canopy and Plantation Preserve. For relocators it's a well-established residential city with a mix of older tree-lined neighborhoods and newer gated communities, close to Fort Lauderdale's job base. Climate: tropical maritime — warm winters in the high 70s, summer highs around 90 with steady sea breezes, intense rainy season June through October. Before choosing a home, pay attention to Atlantic hurricanes, king tide saltwater intrusion, the highest property insurance rates in Florida. Local areas to put on your research list include Jacaranda, Plantation Acres, Central Park. Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.