Real Estate Investing in Pembroke Pines, Florida (33028)

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Broward County • Population: 27,984 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 33028 (Pembroke Pines, FL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $675,372
Avg Monthly Rent $3,624
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $109,393
% Renters 23.1%

Market Analysis: 33028 Pembroke Pines

ZIP 33028 inside Broward County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $675K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 33028 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

ZIP 33028's metrics run below Broward County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

In practical terms, 27,984 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The 33028 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Pembroke Pines:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 65/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.2× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-0.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $3,624/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
99 days
Average time to sell
Slow
5.7%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro data
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Property Strategy for 33028

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
5.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+9.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$188,613/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $420,815 $3,210 5.5% +7.6% $210,408
3BR $570,874 $4,420 5.6% +8.4% $190,291
4BR $754,452 $5,240 5.0% +9.0% $188,613
5BR $960,934 +9.7% $192,187

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$737K$634K$530K$426K$323K$219KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$3,693$3,493$3,293$3,093$2,893$2,693Sep 2021Feb 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 33028 Compare?

Metric 33028 Pembroke Pines Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Florida
Home Value $675,372 $578,074 N/A $374,697
5-Year CAGR 5.6% 5.7% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $3,624 $3,270 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.2% 4.4% - -
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Maxima Property Management Inc. offers property management, real estate brokerage, second home management, and vacation rental management services in South Florida, including Pompano Beach, Fort Laude summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.2%
Fair
5yr Growth
+5.6%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $675,372
Monthly Rent $3,624
Price-to-Rent 15.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.4%
Cap Rate 4.2%
5-Year IRR 9.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -0.9% ▼
3-Year CAGR +0.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +6.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.2%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
3.2%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 33028

Population: 27,984

💰 Median Household Income
$109,393
This area
$109,393
State
$70,737
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
23.1%
This area
23.1%
State
29.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.8%
This area
2.8%
State
-18.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
51.9%
This area
51.9%
State
4.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.9 years
This area
40.9 years
State
16.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.2%
This area
3.2%
State
17.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 50.7%
Other/Mixed 23.6%
Hispanic/Latino 18.5%
Black/African American 17.0%
Asian 8.7%
👶 Under 18
23.3%
This area
23.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.8%
This area
11.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.9%
This area
2.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 33028

C+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
18.7:1 Avg Class Size
$13,387 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
574 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

SILVER PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
472 Students
👨‍🏫
16.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
C+ Average

WALTER C. YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
820 Students
👨‍🏫
20.0:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
C Below Average

CHARLES W FLANAGAN HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,330 Students
👨‍🏫
22.7:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A Very Good

SILVER SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 1701 SW 160TH AVE, MIRAMAR
👥
372 Students
👨‍🏫
12.0:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

COCONUT PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 13601 MONARCH LAKES BLVD, MIRAMAR
👥
501 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

CORAL COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 5100 SW 148TH AVE, MIRAMAR
👥
476 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

DOLPHIN BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 16450 MIRAMAR PKWY, MIRAMAR
👥
564 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

SOMERSET ACADEMY ELEMENTARY (MIRAMAR CAMPUS)

📚 K – 05 Elementary Charter
📍 12601 SOMERSET BLVD, MIRAMAR
👥
514 Students
👨‍🏫
16.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
D
Galen Health Institutes-Miami Campus
635 students · 1.5 mi
D
Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar
497 students · 2.4 mi
C
Florida Academy of Nursing
54 students · 3.7 mi
C
Jose Maria Vargas University
107 students · 4.0 mi
D
Concorde Career Institute-Miramar
137 students · 4.4 mi
C
United International College
206 students · 4.7 mi
C+
Kaizen Beauty Academy
86 students · 5.6 mi
D
Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines
156 students · 6.2 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pembroke Pines, FL a good place for real estate investing?

Investors tracking Pembroke Pines, FL will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $675K median home values and $3,624/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting consistent returns.

Is Pembroke Pines, FL better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

In Pembroke Pines, FL the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $675K prices and $3,624/mo rents suits that approach.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Pembroke Pines, FL?

Occupancy in Pembroke Pines, FL runs stable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $3,624/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Pembroke Pines, FL?

For house hackers, Pembroke Pines, FL is a challenging. The $3,624/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $675K property.

How much is rent in Pembroke Pines, FL?

Expect rents around $3,624/mo per month in Pembroke Pines, FL. With home values at $675K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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