Broward County, Florida

Broward pairs Atlantic beaches with a mix of urban downtowns and quiet family suburbs, so you can live near the water in Fort Lauderdale or settle inland in a place like Pembroke Pines. The outdoor lifestyle is a big draw, with thousands of pool and waterfront homes on the market. It works for beach lovers, boaters, families, and retirees alike.

It's mid-range for South Florida: the median list price is $369,863 and the median sold price over the past year was $450,000. Condos keep the entry point accessible, but waterfront homes and the 2,069 listings above $1M push the top of the market much higher. Where you buy and what type of home matters more than the county-wide average.

Active listings range from $1,000 to $55,000,000, with a median list price of $369,863 and an average of $391 per square foot on a median home size of 1,200 square feet. Condos make up the bulk of inventory, which pulls the median down, while single-family homes generally command more. The median home actually sold for $450,000 over the last 12 months.

There are 14,566 active listings and homes are taking a median of 70 days to sell, so buyers have time and leverage. Sellers are netting about 96% of asking on average, and 23,119 homes changed hands over the past year. Keep an eye on listings that are just reduced for the best negotiating room.

The median HOA fee runs about $633 per month, which reflects how condo-heavy the market is — those fees often cover building maintenance, amenities, and insurance. Median property taxes come to roughly $5,066 per year. If you'd rather minimize monthly dues, single-family homes typically carry lower or no HOA costs.