Weston vs. Pembroke Pines: Which Is Right for You?

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Weston and Pembroke Pines are neighbors in southwest Broward County, and buyers who like Weston's location often compare it with Pembroke Pines to stretch their budget. The two cities share a lot: planned neighborhoods, lakes, parks and easy access to I-75. The biggest difference is price. Here is how they compare, using live MLS data.

Weston: Gated Communities and a Wide Price Range

Weston has about 68,000 residents and homes from townhomes in the $200Ks to estates above $10 million. Popular neighborhoods include Savanna, The Ridges, Weston Hills and Isles at Weston.

Pembroke Pines: More Homes, Lower Prices

Pembroke Pines is one of Broward County's largest cities, with about 171,000 residents. Neighborhoods such as Silver Lakes, Pembroke Falls, Spring Valley and Towngate offer planned communities similar to Weston's at lower prices. The city also runs its own system of public charter schools, which has been one of the largest in the county.

By the Numbers

WestonPembroke Pines
Population (2020 Census)68,107171,178
Single-family homes for sale185252
Asking price range$430K to $11.5M$220K to $1.43M
Average asking price, homes for saleAbout $1.62MAbout $722K
Homes sold, past 12 months553918
Average asking price of homes soldAbout $1.18MAbout $707K
Average asking price per sq ft, homes soldAbout $430About $350
Average size of homes soldAbout 2,680 sq ftAbout 2,080 sq ft
Months of supplyAbout 4About 3
Townhomes and condos for sale141566
Average asking price, townhomes and condosAbout $414KAbout $253K

What the Numbers Say

Pembroke Pines costs much less. Homes sold in Pembroke Pines averaged about $707K in asking price, compared with about $1.18M in Weston, and about $350 per square foot, compared with about $430. Townhomes and condos averaged about $253K, compared with about $414K in Weston.

Weston has the higher end. The most expensive house for sale in Pembroke Pines was about $1.4M. In Weston, about a third of the houses for sale were priced above that, including the estate communities.

Pembroke Pines has more choice. With about 250 houses and 570 townhomes and condos for sale, and more than 900 house sales over the past year, buyers have plenty to compare.

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. Pembroke Pines students attend Broward County public schools, such as Charles W. Flanagan High School, or the city's own charter schools, which run from elementary through high school. Zones vary by neighborhood, so always confirm a specific address with the school district or the charter school.

Which One Fits You?

  • Choose Weston if you want a gated community in the Cypress Bay school zone, or a luxury or estate home.
  • Choose Pembroke Pines if you want a planned neighborhood close to Weston at a lower price, the option of the city's charter schools, or a large choice of townhomes and condos.

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Contact Susan J. Penn at London Foster Realty: 954-557-5993
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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. Pembroke Pines facts: Pembroke Pines, Florida (Wikipedia).