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Closed12165 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Pembroke Pines, FL
Pembroke Pines is a diverse, rapidly developed city in southern Broward County, about 22 miles north of Miami. Once agricultural and dairy-farming land, it is now one of South Florida’s largest suburban communities and the Miami metropolitan area’s fourth-most populous city. Its neighborhoods extend from established eastern districts to newer West Pines subdivisions near Interstate 75 and the Everglades. The city is known for its family-oriented character, extensive charter-school system, convenient regional transportation, and proximity to beaches, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and South Florida’s major cultural and employment centers.
Recreational Delights
Pembroke Pines offers abundant suburban recreation, led by C.B. Smith Park, a major Broward County destination with shaded picnic areas, playgrounds, camping, tennis, water activities, and family attractions. North Perry Airport supports general aviation and adds to the city’s distinctive landscape. Neighborhoods such as Chapel Trail, Silver Lakes, and West Pines provide walking paths, lakes, community parks, and open green spaces for jogging, cycling, and casual outdoor activities. The nearby Everglades create opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature exploration, while Hollywood’s beaches are a short drive east for swimming, sunbathing, paddleboarding, and oceanfront strolls. I-75 and the Florida Turnpike also make regional parks, marinas, and South Florida recreation easily accessible.
Culinary Scene
Pembroke Pines reflects South Florida’s multicultural food culture, with especially strong Cuban, Colombian, Caribbean, Latin American, and American offerings. Restaurants cluster along Pines Boulevard, Flamingo Road, University Drive, Sheridan Street, and around Pembroke Lakes Mall, where diners can find bakeries, cafés, casual family restaurants, fast-casual concepts, and international specialties. Cuban coffee, arepas, empanadas, ceviche, grilled meats, seafood, and tropical beverages are common features of the local dining landscape. The city’s Colombian and Jamaican communities add further variety, while nearby Hollywood and Miami expand the selection with waterfront dining, food halls, and more specialized culinary experiences. Pembroke Pines is best known for convenient neighborhood dining rather than a single concentrated restaurant district.
Demographics
- The city has an estimated population of 173,194 and a median age of 44.3, older than the U.S. median of 38.9, reflecting a substantial population of established families and older adults.
- Median household income is $85,104, above the U.S. median of $80,734, supporting a generally comfortable suburban standard of living.
- Pembroke Pines has a strongly multicultural population, with notable Colombian, Cuban, Jamaican, Spanish-speaking, Caribbean, and other international communities shaping local culture.
Population
173,194
Growth 1.55%
Households
64,875
Growth 1.38%
Median Age
44.3
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$85,104
US Median Household Income $80,734
Education
Charles W. Flanagan High School
Pembroke Pines Charter High School
Broward College Broward-Pines Center
Florida International University Broward-Pines Center
Entertainment
Charles F. Dodge City Center Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines Civic Center
Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts
C.B. Smith Park
Quality of Life
Pembroke Pines offers a comfortable, family-oriented suburban lifestyle with comparatively strong household incomes, abundant schools, parks, shopping, and access to Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Residents benefit from nearby beaches and the Everglades, though traffic, hurricane exposure, coastal-flooding vulnerability, and continued growth are important considerations.
2022 Population by age
4%
0-4 Years
17%
5-19 Years
6%
20-24 Years
25%
25-44 Years
29%
45-64 Years
20%
65+ Years
Employers
4%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
14.94%
Retail Trade
13.04%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
9.64%
Transportation and Warehousing
7.78%
Educational Services
7.61%
Construction
6.29%
Accommodation and Food Services
6.1%
Public Administration
6.08%
Finance and Insurance
5.71%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.31%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
3.26%
Wholesale Trade
3.05%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
2.42%
Information
2.34%
Other
0.93%