2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Pompano Beach

Florida (FL)

Best for: Beach lovers, divers, retirees and value-conscious South Florida households wanting coastal access at a lower price than many neighboring cities.

2027 CITY CLASSMedium City100,000–299,999 residents

Modern Livability78.3/ 100

AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population117,211

Median Home$349,300

Median Rent$1,724

Median Household Income$67,195

Cost of Living~111.8 (US=100; 2024 MSA)

Average Commute27.1 min

Unemployment~4.5% metro (Jul 2026)

Metro AreaMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

78.3overall

Housing & Financial Reality56.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living69.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability61.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity81.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness83.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place93.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion73.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape92.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging91.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment78.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture86.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity86.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionHigh regionally. Local beach and downtown trips can be straightforward, but I-95 and South Florida commuting remain persistent friction points.

Weekend EscapeExcellent. Beaches, boating, diving, the Intracoastal and Everglades are close, with Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton nearby.

WalkabilityAbout 53/100 citywide Walk Score. Some neighborhoods are meaningfully more walkable than the citywide number suggests, but a car remains useful for many trips.

Airport AccessExcellent. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is convenient, with Palm Beach and Miami airports as alternatives.

Outdoor AccessExceptional. Beach access, offshore reefs, boating, fishing and waterfront parks make outdoor life a major strength.

Healthcare AccessStrong. Broward Health North is nearby and provides major hospital and specialty services.

Air QualityMixed. Coastal airflow helps, but traffic emissions, heat, humidity and episodic ozone/smoke remain considerations.

Third Places / Social LifeVery good. Beachfront spaces, restaurants, redevelopment districts and parks are expanding social options, though the city remains less polished than Fort Lauderdale or Boca.

EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Improving

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Pompano Beach stands out in the 2027 MNM Livability Index for beach; diving and fishing; comparatively lower housing cost for coastal broward; airport access; location. The city does not score well simply because of one headline statistic: its profile reflects housing, everyday ease, wellness, beauty, mobility, nature, belonging, climate, culture and infrastructure together. The clearest tradeoffs are regional traffic; flood/hurricane exposure; insurance; uneven redevelopment; housing still costly relative to income.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

Pompano Beach feels like a working coastal city in transition. Redevelopment is adding restaurants and public spaces while the beach and fishing culture remain central.

STRENGTHS