Weston vs. Parkland: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Weston vs. Parkland: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Weston and Parkland are the two Broward County cities families ask me about most. Both are known for planned neighborhoods, parks and well-regarded public schools, and both have homes well into the millions. But they feel different, and the homes are different. Here is how they compare, using live MLS data.

Weston: A Master-Planned City in Southwest Broward

Weston grew out of one master plan, with lake-lined neighborhoods, gated communities and parks woven through the city. You can choose a townhome in San Mateo, a family home in Savanna or The Ridges, a golf home in Weston Hills, or an equestrian estate in Windmill Ranch Estates. Weston has about 68,000 residents and close to 140 townhomes and condos for sale, so it has more starter options than Parkland.

Parkland: Larger Homes in Northwest Broward

Parkland is a smaller city of about 35,000 people in the northwest corner of Broward County. The city was founded in 1963 as a rural, ranch-style community, and its zoning is meant to protect its park-like character. Today most homes are in planned communities such as Heron Bay, Parkland Golf & Country Club, MiraLago and Watercrest. Parkland has very few townhomes or condos; only about 15 were for sale.

By the Numbers

	Weston	Parkland
Population (2020 Census)	68,107	34,670
Single-family homes for sale	185	150
Asking price range	$430K to $11.5M	$689K to $8.5M
Average asking price, homes for sale	About $1.62M	About $1.69M
Homes sold, past 12 months	553	558
Average asking price of homes sold	About $1.18M	About $1.40M
Average asking price per sq ft, homes sold	About $430	About $400
Average size of homes sold	About 2,680 sq ft	About 3,430 sq ft
Months of supply	About 4	About 3
Townhomes and condos for sale	141	15
Average asking price, townhomes and condos	About $414K	About $584K

What the Numbers Say

Parkland homes are bigger; Weston has more price points. The average home sold in Parkland was about 3,400 square feet, compared with about 2,700 in Weston, and Parkland's entry price for a house was around $690K. Weston starts lower, at about $430K, and reaches higher at the top, with estates above $10 million.

Per square foot, Parkland can be the better value. Homes sold in Parkland averaged about $400 per square foot, compared with about $430 in Weston, so buyers who want the most space for the money often look north.

Both markets move. Each city had roughly 550 single-family sales over the past year and three to four months of supply, so good homes in either city do not sit long.

Schools

Most of Weston is zoned for Cypress Bay High School, with Falcon Cove or Tequesta Trace for middle school. The eastern side of the city, including Bonaventure and Botaniko, is zoned for Western High School in Davie. In Parkland, almost the entire city is zoned for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, with small sections zoned for Coral Springs High School. School boundaries change from time to time, so always confirm a specific address with Broward County Public Schools.

Which One Fits You?

• Choose Weston if you want a wide range of prices and home types, a townhome or condo option, or a quick drive to I-75, I-595 and Fort Lauderdale.
• Choose Parkland if you want a larger single-family home and a quieter setting, and you do not need a townhome or condo.

Search Both Cities

• Weston neighborhoods and homes for sale
• Parkland homes for sale and neighborhood guide
• Heron Bay, Parkland
• Weston Hills, Weston

More Weston Guides

• Explore all Weston neighborhoods
• Weston homes zoned for Cypress Bay High School
• Weston homes zoned for Falcon Cove Middle School
• Weston luxury homes

Get Weston and Parkland Updates by Email

Still deciding? I can email you new listings, price changes and closed sales for Weston, Parkland, or both, so you can watch the two markets side by side. Send me a note telling me which neighborhoods you like and I will set up your updates. Prefer to talk it through? Call me at 954-557-5993.

Contact Susan J. Penn at London Foster Realty: 954-557-5993
Email: susanjpennpa@gmail.com
Website: susanjpennrealtor.com

Source: Live MLS data pulled October 15, 2026, for each city. Single-family figures cover detached homes; townhome and condo figures are listed separately. Prices are asking prices, and figures change daily. Months of supply compares homes for sale with the past 12 months of sales. Population: Broward County, 2020 Census by city. Parkland facts: Parkland, Florida (Wikipedia).