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Living in Southwest Ranches

Southwest Ranches is a city in the United States. The city had 332 schools in 2026. Southwest Ranches had a population of 7,656 in July 2026. Median household income was US$161,051 a year in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Southwest Ranches?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Southwest Ranches.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,733 per month, while the median home value was US$906,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 95.8%, and the vacancy rate was 7.58% in July 2026. 84.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Southwest Ranches yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$2,733/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent84.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct7.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,811 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent2,402 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

27.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,145 people of 7,773 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Southwest Ranches is 1.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Southwest Ranches 1.5%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd161,051 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct91.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct96.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct1.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary5,556 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,438 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov16Official
Unemployment rate1.49 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Southwest Ranches. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Southwest Ranches. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct94.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools332 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct31.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio206 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents7,274 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,455 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Southwest Ranches when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSouthwest Ranches highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Southwest Ranches highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents86.84 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute27.82 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportHWO3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Southwest Ranches. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Southwest Ranches.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Southwest Ranches average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°14°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Southwest Ranches average monthly precipitation, mm0651301952607370759416823819421025318411868JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Southwest Ranches annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.3PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Southwest Ranches is 5.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Southwest Ranches 5.3262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202419Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 24.22 · Feb 25.11 · Mar 26.28 · Apr 28.22 · May 29.94 · Jun 31.56 · Jul 32.33 · Aug 32.5 · Sep 31.67 · Oct 29.94 · Nov 27.17 · Dec 25.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00083163 (FT LAUDERDALE)12Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 14.28 · Feb 15.44 · Mar 16.83 · Apr 19.5 · May 21.78 · Jun 23.72 · Jul 24.28 · Aug 24.5 · Sep 24.11 · Oct 22.28 · Nov 18.67 · Dec 16.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00083163 (FT LAUDERDALE)12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 20.1 · Feb 21.3 · Mar 22.6 · Apr 24.7 · May 26.5 · Jun 28.1 · Jul 28.8 · Aug 28.9 · Sep 28.2 · Oct 26.6 · Nov 23.6 · Dec 21.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 73.41 · Feb 70.1 · Mar 74.93 · Apr 93.73 · May 168.4 · Jun 238.3 · Jul 194.1 · Aug 209.5 · Sep 253.2 · Oct 184.4 · Nov 118.4 · Dec 68.33 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00083163 (FT LAUDERDALE)12Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M338.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.16 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count11 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm2,274 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul29.61 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature25.68 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan21.22 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Lexington7,769 residentsSandston7,779 residentsSangaree7,781 residentsEden Isle7,782 residentsChehalis7,764 residentsRobertsdale7,761 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Southwest Ranches residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport72.4%Foreign residents27.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share7.52 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents2,145 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density231.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population7,773 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program14Official

Is Southwest Ranches a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on housing · range 39–61%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Student52%strong on education, weak on housing · range 40–64%
Family56%strong on family, weak on housing · range 42–70%
Retirement48%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 34–62%
Foreign residents2,145 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population7,773 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent84.13 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent2,402 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,811 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary5,556 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd906,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes95.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour56.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad28.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct20.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct7.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct78 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct46.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct95.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus3,280 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct18.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct92.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Southwest Ranches?

The median gross salary is 3,438 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Southwest Ranches?

The unemployment rate is 1.49 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Southwest Ranches?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.26 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Southwest Ranches?

The published population is 7,773 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Southwest Ranches?

2,145 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Southwest Ranches a good place to live?

Southwest Ranches may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00083163 (FT LAUDERDALE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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