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Unfortunately, the subprime mortgage crisis has caused dramatic changes in the lending climate. Many lending institutions have suffered tremendous losses and as a result have tightened their lending standards drastically. Whereas it used to be very, very easy to meet the requirements in order to get approved, it is now much more difficult with most lenders. When searching for a mortgage lender in Plantation, FL, it is important to find one that not only offers the lowest rates, but also has not tightened lending standards to the point that only a tiny percentage of applicants will qualify.

Plantation Florida Overview & Statistics

Plantation Overview

As of 2007, Plantation's population is 85,938 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.62 percent.

The median home cost in Plantation is $403,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.28 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Plantation's cost of living is 13.98% Higher than the U.S. average.

Plantation public schools spend $5,570 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Plantation.

The unemployment rate in Plantation is 2.50 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Plantation jobs have Increased by 1.66 percent.

Plantation Climate

Plantation, FL, gets 55 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 97.

On average, there are 244 sunny days per year in Plantation, FL. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 58. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 28 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Plantation Housing

The median home value in Plantation, FL, is $403,600. Home appreciation is -1.28% over the last year. The median age of Plantation, FL, real estate is 23 years.

Plantation, FL Apartments and Rentals

Renters make up 27.30% of the Plantation, FL, population. 5.01% of houses and apartments in Plantation, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

Plantation Crime

Plantation, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.

Plantation, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.

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