10 Best Independent Living Communities in Broward County, FL

Learn More About Independent Living in Broward County, FL

Broward County, home to Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale, offers a diversity of living areas, from sparse suburban to heavily trafficked downtowns. With this wide spectrum comes many entertainment and leisure options. Broward County’s tropical climate houses dreamlike beaches and pristine wetland nature preserves farther inland — all providing countless opportunities for residents to appreciate Southern Florida’s natural landscape and to continue living an active retirement. Don’t miss the nature walks in Big Cypress National Preserve or the airboat tours of the Everglades.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Broward County are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Broward County retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Broward County, FL

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 in the state of Florida was around $2,700. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Broward County, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Broward County are rated two points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated close to the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
102	105	102	98	102	101

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$66,345 per year	$38,219 per year	$55,443 per year	$30,632 per year	$42,193 per year	$4,085 per year	$1,023 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Broward County include:

Broward Health Medical Center

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 630+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Plantation General Hospital

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 650+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Holy Cross Health

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 360+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

Broward County’s climate is classified as tropical rainforest, meaning the area experiences its wet season primarily from May through October and has mild, dry winters. The average humidity level is 70%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 74%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
68°F	76°F	59°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
83°F	90°F	75°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 129

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 64″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
42	17.1%	1,931,899	1,597 per square mile	2.5

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.4%	3.9%	30.2%	31.1%	0.1%	2.3%	34.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Fort Lauderdale: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Broward County

Democratic	Republican	Other
66.5%	31.4%	3.1%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Broward County include:

• NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs Art Museum, Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts
• History Fort Lauderdale, The Deerfield Beach Historical Society, Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
• Stranahan House, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

Outdoor attractions in Broward County:

• Tree Tops Park, Secret Woods Nature Center, Lewis Landing Park
• Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area, Big Cypress National Preserve
• Flamingo Gardens, Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens, Fort Lauderdale Garden Club

Broward County’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Parker Playhouse, Cinemark Paradise 24
• Weston Town Center Food & Wine Festival, Coral Springs Festival of the Arts, Florida Renaissance Festival
• Hard Rock Stadium, Broward County Stadium
• Westfield Broward, Coral Ridge Mall, Pembroke Lakes Mall

Transportation

Broward County Transit operates fixed bus routes throughout the county as well as a door-to-door paratransit service. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available within Broward County.