Real Estate Investing in Plantation, Florida (33317)

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Broward County • Population: 37,008 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 33317 (Plantation, FL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

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

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $545,833
Avg Monthly Rent $2,495
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $79,511
% Renters 25.1%

Market Analysis: 33317 Plantation

Investors eyeing 33317 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $546K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 33317 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

In the broader FL picture, 33317 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

Resident income in 33317 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

The right play in 33317 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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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 Plantation:

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 6.9× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+0.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,495/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 33317

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
11.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+9.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$107,016/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $133,056 $2,040 11.0% +6.1% $133,056
2BR $214,032 $2,510 8.4% +4.7% $107,016
3BR $529,978 $3,460 4.7% +8.4% $176,659
4BR $721,866 $4,100 4.1% +9.2% $180,467
5BR $872,460 +9.7% $174,492

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$592K$500K$408K$315K$223K$131KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,576$2,450$2,324$2,199$2,073$1,948Feb 2022May 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 33317 Compare?

Metric 33317 Plantation Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Florida
Home Value $545,833 $355,548 N/A $374,697
5-Year CAGR 5.8% 5.1% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $2,495 $2,569 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.6% 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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State Street Property Management offers property management services for owners, tenants, and associations. summary from their website

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West Broward Community Management provides customized community association management services in Plantation, FL, including accounting, inspections, and handling owner/tenant requests. summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.6%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.8%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $545,833
Monthly Rent $2,495
Price-to-Rent 18.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.5%
Cap Rate 3.6%
5-Year IRR 9.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +0.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +6.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.6%). 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
5.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.8%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 33317

Population: 37,008

💰 Median Household Income
$79,511
This area
$79,511
State
$70,737
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
25.1%
This area
25.1%
State
29.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.3%
This area
4.3%
State
-18.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
36.8%
This area
36.8%
State
4.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
42.2 years
This area
42.2 years
State
16.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
17.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 47.2%
Black/African American 24.2%
Other/Mixed 24.2%
Hispanic/Latino 20.0%
Asian 4.4%
👶 Under 18
21.3%
This area
21.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.4%
This area
16.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.5%
This area
9.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 33317

B Avg School Grade
10 Schools
15.7:1 Avg Class Size
$13,387 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

MCFATTER TECHNICAL COLLEGE

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
599 Students
👨‍🏫
13.5:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
739 Students
👨‍🏫
15.4:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

PETERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
597 Students
👨‍🏫
16.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

PLANTATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
572 Students
👨‍🏫
15.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

PLANTATION PARK ELEMENTARY

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
495 Students
👨‍🏫
16.0:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
784 Students
👨‍🏫
16.9:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
C+ Average

PINE RIDGE ALTERNATIVE CENTER

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
43 Students
👨‍🏫
3.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
C+ Average

SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,068 Students
👨‍🏫
20.5:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
C Below Average

ANN STORCK CENTER INC.

📚 Grade PK Elementary
👥
34 Students
💰
$13,387 Per Student
C Below Average

SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,292 Students
👨‍🏫
23.9:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 392 Off-Campus Students
C
Florida Barber Academy
205 students · 1.5 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Lauderdale
72 students · 1.8 mi
C+
William T McFatter Technical College
850 students · 1.9 mi
C+
Nova Southeastern University
20,877 students · 2.6 mi
C+
University of Fort Lauderdale
280 students · 2.7 mi
C
Aveda Institute-South Florida
1,012 students · 3.3 mi
D
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes
204 students · 3.9 mi
C
Florida Academy of Health & Beauty
67 students · 4.6 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What approach is best for Plantation, FL real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Plantation, FL is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Plantation, FL?

Plantation, FL vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

How landlord-friendly is Plantation, FL?

The landlord environment in Plantation, FL is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Plantation, FL?

House hacking in Plantation, FL is a challenging. With home values around $546K and rents at $2,495/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

What is the average monthly rent in Plantation, FL?

Rent in Plantation, FL is around $2,495/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $546K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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