Living in South Florida

If you are moving to South Florida, you probably have a lot of questions about what it is like to live in the area. South Florida is a popular vacation region, and the tourism industry here is central to the region's economy. If you live here, you get to enjoy all of the area's attractions as well as its beautiful year-round weather every day.

Premier Lending Corp provides financing throughout the entire state of Florida, but our central hub is situated in beautiful Broward County, which is in between Miami-Dade & Palm Beach Counties.

The county seat of Broward is Fort Lauderdale. This is the most populous city in the county, which houses approximately 173,570 residents. Other large cities in the county include Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Plantation, & Davie. With an overall population of 1,935,878, it is Florida's second most highly populated county.

What Does It Cost to Live in Broward County?

What Does It Cost to Live in Broward County?

According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living in Broward County is rated at 122. On Sperling's index, the average cost of living nationwide is 100. So it does cost more to live in Broward County than it does to live in many other locations nationwide.

Across the board, most costs in Broward are actually comparable to what they are elsewhere in Florida, but housing is significantly more expensive, as is transportation (see the relevant sections below).

Taxes in Broward County

Taxes in Broward County

While housing may cost more in Broward, one area where you will save is taxes. Florida is a state with no income tax. That means you need to pay federal tax, but do not need to worry about filing state taxes at all. The sales tax rate is 6%, which significantly lower than some other states.

Broward County Job Market

Broward County Job Market

While unemployment in Broward County peaked above 10% during the recession, it has dropped steadily since then. As of August 2018, it is only 3.5%. The US Census reports the median household income as of 2016 was $52,954. Per capita, it was $28,987.

Average Home Costs in Broward County

Average Home Costs in Broward County

The same Census data, which provided the information on average incomes also includes data on housing in Broward. The median value of homes in the area was reported to be $202,300 as of 2016 (Sperling reports a higher figure$250,000). The typical monthly cost of housing with a mortgage was $1,735.

Broward County Schools

Broward County Schools

Florida is a state where schools are highly concentrated. Miami-Dade's school district is the largest in the state, but Broward's comes in second. It also happens to be the nations sixth largest. $9,127 is how much the county spends on each student on average.

Getting Around Broward County

Getting Around Broward County

There are a few different options for public transit in Broward. The authority which operates the public transportation options is called Broward County Transit. They run the Tri-Rail metro line as well as the Sun Trolley bus service.

The vast majority of Broward County residents take their own automobiles to work. The average commute time is around 27 minutes. This is very close to the nationwide average.

Leisure and Entertainment in Broward County

Leisure and Entertainment in Broward County

What is there to do around the area when you are not busy working? One of the best things about moving to this part of Florida is that you will never run out of fun and exciting activities to fill your evenings and weekends.

There are of course an abundance of opportunities for shopping and dining throughout Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding cities. You can also visit collections like the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum and the NSU Art Museum. Natural attractions include Flamingo Gardens, Butterfly World, Anne Knolb Nature Center, and of course the famous Everglades. You also can head to the beach or go boating or fishing or enjoy the professional sports teams that represent South Florida such as the Dolphins, Heat, Marlins, & Panthers.

Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Today

If you are ready to call Broward County or anywhere in Florida your home, we would love to help! Please call us at 954-840-8811 to schedule a consultation with one of our Loan Originators or click the link below.

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See What Our Clients Are Saying About Us!

Eb Ne
Eb Ne
23:51 22 Mar 23
Special thank you to this company! I worked with Jordan-who gave me everything I needed every step of the way. Coming from a terrible experience, he turned around my first investment purchase into something special ! And with a quick turnaround.I am grateful and look forward to working with him and this company again!!!! Thank you !!!
Leonide Previna
Leonide Previna
13:54 22 Mar 23
"I had a great experience working with David Perilla as my broker. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable, and provided excellent guidance throughout the entire process. The entire team was top-notch and they were always available to answer any questions I had. I highly recommend David to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy broker."
Justin Baxter
Justin Baxter
15:13 05 Mar 23
Cannot say enough positive things about Johanny and the PLC lending team. From start to finish the process was seamless, and the PLC team got everything completed and approved quicker than anyone anticipated which gave us the option to close weeks early. Johanny was available whenever we had questions and genuinely cared about getting things moved forward for closing on our new home. Thanks Johanny and the entire PLC team!
William Yoham
William Yoham
16:18 27 Feb 23
David was the best. He helped me out through the whole process from bringing to end. I highly recommend him for anyone who is buying a home. He made the process easy and simple.
Gregory Stouffer
Gregory Stouffer
12:11 23 Feb 23
Jordan and his team were absolutely outstanding. Jordan was thorough and highly effective. Premier closed my loan extremely quickly. I will never use another lender again. Highly recommend Jordan and his team.
shon Sant
shon Sant
01:41 14 Feb 23
It was a pleasure having David Perilla as my loan officer. He was extremely pleasant and efficient which assisted in making this home financing process pleasant .He actually went over and beyond to assist me and I'm sincerely grateful.i appreciate his professionalism, expertise, and patience. i will indeed be referring others to him.
nic teems
nic teems
12:23 07 Feb 23
Mike and Dave are grea! They answer the phone no matter what day or time it is and have the most competitive numbers when purchasing a home. Highly recommend!
Angella Plummer
Angella Plummer
22:27 06 Feb 23
Great company, an Great people, they make me feel so comfortable, the process was quick , thanks again. 😊 an this is just one of many,
Mitchell Jackson
Mitchell Jackson
18:08 02 Feb 23
Great service and helpful!
Jason and Casey Demata
Jason and Casey Demata
16:08 02 Feb 23
It was a pleasure working with the Premier Lending, specifically Michael Savitt and David Civita. From the beginning they were always forward and transparent with how they would approach things. They were very friendly and personable, available at almost any time we needed help. They got results and they got them fast! We were working with another lending company and ended up choosing Premier due to their amazing rate and better customer service. As a first time homebuyer the process can be very intimidating but they walked us through everything and set us up for success. Thank you Mike, Dave, and the entire Premier Lending Corp team!
Pierre Davila
Pierre Davila
21:30 01 Feb 23
Jordan was excellent.Great service from start to end, help us on everything and any difficult moments during ur refinance process.Very patient and communicative I will highly recommend Jordan for any purchase loan or refinance of the properties and definitely will use his services in the future.
Derek Bennett
Derek Bennett
23:02 23 Jan 23
Alexis Vanlandingham was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was incredibly punctual, very communicative, and went well above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! I could not be happier with my service.
Alexander Castro
Alexander Castro
18:50 23 Jan 23
David at Premier was fantastic and I'd absolutely recommend him to others looking to get financing for their needs.He was very professional in being able to keep me up to date on options, rates, and communicating with various parties to ensure there were no issues (home purchase).Anyone who is looking for help with getting financed should definitely consider working with Premier, they are in my eyes a very reputable company.
Kristin Gibson
Kristin Gibson
21:22 06 Jan 23
Jordan was fantastic! He helped us through every step and moved things along incredibly quickly. He helped us get a reasonable rate and all went smoothly. I highly recommend him! Thank you, Jordan!
Tatiana Hincapie
Tatiana Hincapie
15:46 21 Dec 22
Buying my home was an amazing experience thanks to Alexis. She is smart, quick and very efficient. I was nervous about this whole process but she makes everything effortless. I am all ready a walking ad for her-I cannot stop telling my friends and family about our experience. Thank you Alexis! We are so grateful for all of your help!
Jaimie Abert
Jaimie Abert
15:48 07 Dec 22
Jordan Nicolosi made the refi process as easy as it could be. He understood our needs, was great with communication, and helped us meet our goals. Highly recommend!
Jared Shulman
Jared Shulman
19:35 06 Dec 22
If you plan on doing ANYTHING with your mortgage needs, if you do not use Jordan Nicolosi at Premier Lending, you are doing it wrong. We learned firsthand that Jordan is the best in the business from start to finish was there for us every step of the way. Any issues that came up or roadblocks, Jordan took care of us immediately to make sure the process was going as planned. I can not THANK and RECOMMEND Jordan enough!! Thank you so much JORDAN YOU ARE THE BEST !!!!
Sherry Lebowitz
Sherry Lebowitz
18:16 02 Dec 22
David Parilla is an amazing lender! I sent him a very difficult deal for a client and he closed it smoothly!
Liana Botta Cruz
Liana Botta Cruz
00:42 01 Dec 22
I have to say David Perilla my mortgage broker was amazing and making this process which can be very stressful run very smoothly with no glitches or hiccups I will definitely recommend
Viviana Cook
Viviana Cook
22:57 30 Nov 22
I loved working with David from Premier Lending Corp! He made our first time home buyer have a seamless experience. Can’t wait to refer more to my trusted lender, thank you David Perilla!!
Michael Raben
Michael Raben
22:36 30 Nov 22
David Perilla was nothing short of a miracle on this deal. Without David, there was no chance that we would have been able to successfully close 3001 NW 4th terrace and deliver a home to the buyer. Premier Lending Corp; David Perilla in particular, has continued to be leading by example. They have set the standard high and as a realtor in the busy South Florida market, its pertinent to have such a professional and easy to work with company. I recommend Premier Lending and David Perilla to any and everyone who is interested in purchasing or refinancing.
ilisoren
ilisoren
22:16 30 Nov 22
Thank you David Perilla, for all your assistance in helping our customers cross over to first time buyer status! They are so pleased with your professionalism, and knowledge, not to mention your communication was on point which really matters to me!Looking forward to working with you in the future! “Let’s make it REal!”Iliana J Sorensen, KW Realty Miami Lakes
alyssa perez
alyssa perez
22:16 30 Nov 22
David Perilla with Premier Lending Corp was absolutely amazing! He made the process for my family and I to find our home very smooth. He was available at all times even when he left out of the country. He made sure we were satisfied and exceeded our expectations in every way. Thank you so much!
Julie Miller
Julie Miller
01:15 21 Nov 22
Juan was amazing! Some of the best professional services customer service we've ever experienced. He is knowledgeable, proactive and puts customer's needs first. We would definitely recommend him to others and would use him again in the future.
Brenna Rassmann
Brenna Rassmann
19:36 17 Nov 22
As first time home buyers, we were very thankful to have Juan guide us through the home buying progress. He did a phenomenal job keeping us in the loop as the process went on and definitely looked out for our best interests from the beginning through the end. We will definitely reach out to Juan and Premier Lending whenever we need these services again.
rena deopersaud
rena deopersaud
18:05 17 Nov 22
David Perilla is a savior and an exceptional individual. Premier Lending is very fortunate to have him on board. He was always available to take my calls even while on vacation and jumped through hoops to ensure my loan closed on time. Thank you David, keep up the great work. Definitely will use Premier Lending for my future needs.
Malik Ahmad
Malik Ahmad
16:17 17 Nov 22
Cindi was fantastic through the whole process. Helping out with everything from technical issues, explaining the process, and even giving her honest opinion on our situation. Would highly recommend.
Joseph Santino
Joseph Santino
18:58 27 Oct 22
My son recommended Jordan and his team at Premier Lending. Over the past year we have been under multiple contracts, and had multiple deals fall through. Jordan was there every step of the way. He put the time in to every possible deal, and was always so encouraging. All of those lost deals finally led us to the perfect place. When a few last minute changes threatened the deal Jordan was able to handle everything quickly, without issue, and keep us in position to close on time. I couldn’t be more happy with the job Jordan and his team did to help me through process.
stephen shavers
stephen shavers
18:05 13 Oct 22
Jordan did a fantastic job for me. He was very prompt with getting everything to me, and made the refinance process pleasant.
Adrian Rodriguez
Adrian Rodriguez
18:04 13 Oct 22
David made this whole process run so smoothly. Anything that I needed he was always there to help. 10/10 would recommend!
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