Sunrise (33322) Yields 9.7% in Broward, Roughly Double Premium Areas

Yields across 54 neighborhoods in Broward County range from 9.7% in Sunrise (33322) down to under 4% in premium beachfront areas like Hollywood Beach and Fort Lauderdale. That spread is wider than the gap between short-term rental and long-term rental at the county level, which means WHERE you buy matters more than HOW you rent it out. This ranking shows which neighborhoods lead on gross yield and why the pattern exists.

Sunrise (33322) Leads at 9.7%, Nearly Double Some Coastal Suburbs

Gross yield = annual rent / sale price. Based on 3-bed house medians. The dashboard shows every property type and bedroom count.

Affordable Western Suburbs Drive the Highest Yields

Sunrise (33322) leads Broward County because it combines genuinely affordable entry prices with rents that hold up relative to more expensive neighborhoods. At $346,153, the median 3-bed house costs roughly half the county median of $629,085, yet monthly rent at $2,784 is slightly above the county average. That compression between price and rent is the core driver. Sunrise sits in western Broward with direct access to Sawgrass Mills (one of Florida's largest shopping and employment centers) and Amerant Bank Arena, generating consistent tenant demand from retail and service workers who need affordable housing close to their jobs.

Deerfield Beach (33442) takes the second spot with a different profile. Positioned in northern Broward near the Palm Beach County line, Deerfield Beach benefits from proximity to I-95 and the Tri-Rail commuter line, making it accessible for renters who work across the tri-county area. Entry prices at $387,727 remain well below the county median, and the neighborhood draws a mix of families and young professionals priced out of coastal Fort Lauderdale. Deerfield Beach (33442) is also likely to perform well on short-term rental given its beach access and tourist appeal, though the long-term rental fundamentals are strong on their own.

Lauderhill (33313) rounds out the top three at 7.4%, offering the lowest entry price of any ranked suburb at $338,034. Lauderhill sits in central-west Broward, a predominantly residential area with strong demand from working families. The lower absolute rent of $2,088 is more than offset by the low purchase price, delivering a yield that comfortably beats both the Florida average of 5.1% and the national average of 4.9%. This is more of a long-term rental neighborhood with stable tenant demand rather than a short-term rental play.

Cheaper Suburbs Yield More Because Rent Doesn't Fall as Fast as Price

The pattern across Broward County is textbook yield mechanics. Rent is relatively sticky: tenants in a $346,153 neighborhood pay $2,784 per month, while tenants in a home at the county median of $629,085 pay roughly $2,692. The rent difference is modest, but the price gap is enormous. An investor entering at $346,153 in Sunrise (33322) versus $629,085 at the county median faces a very different capital-risk profile: lower entry cost, higher income yield, but potentially less capital appreciation over time.

Parkland (33076) illustrates the other end of this trade-off. At $713,882, it is the most expensive suburb in the top five, yet it still delivers 7.0% because monthly rents of $4,172 are exceptionally strong. Parkland is one of Broward's most desirable family suburbs, with top-rated schools (including Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's catchment area) and large lot sizes. The premium pricing reflects lifestyle value, and the high absolute rent reflects the willingness of affluent tenants to pay for that location. Investors here are making a dual bet: solid rental income now, plus above-average capital growth.

Broward's Best-Known Suburbs Trade Yield for Growth

For context, Broward County's most recognizable neighborhoods sit on the opposite end of the yield spectrum. Fort Lauderdale's beachside ZIPs, Hollywood Beach (33019), Weston, and Coral Springs are premium markets where entry prices push well above the county median of $629,085, sometimes exceeding $1,230,395. Monthly rents in these areas are strong in absolute terms, but they cannot keep pace with the price premium, which compresses yields below 5% and in some beachfront pockets below 4%.

Investors in these premium suburbs are typically pursuing a different strategy: capital appreciation in a supply-constrained coastal market, combined with the liquidity that comes from owning in a recognized, high-demand neighborhood. The yield sacrifice is real, but so is the risk reduction. A property in Fort Lauderdale or Weston will rarely sit vacant and will attract a deep pool of qualified tenants (or short-term rental guests). The top-yielding suburbs in the table above offer better income returns, but with thinner resale markets and less predictable appreciation. The dashboard shows the full breakdown for all 54 neighborhoods, including these premium areas.

What the Ranking Doesn't Show

Gross yield is a useful starting point, but it is not the whole picture. A high yield can reflect depressed prices rather than strong rents; if a neighborhood's prices are low because of declining demand or rising crime, the yield figure flatters a deteriorating asset. Capital growth matters enormously over a 10-year hold: premium suburbs with lower yields often deliver better total returns (income plus appreciation) than high-yield suburbs where prices stagnate.

Vacancy risk also varies across Broward. Some high-yield western suburbs have thinner rental pools than coastal areas where tenant demand is deep and year-round. The ranking above is long-term rental yield only. The short-term rental picture amplifies these differences because occupancy and nightly rates vary more than rent does. A beachfront suburb with a 9.7%-level long-term yield might deliver substantially more on short-term rental due to tourism demand, while an inland suburb's short-term rental performance may track closer to its long-term numbers. The dashboard models both strategies per neighborhood, with occupancy and nightly rate data specific to each ZIP code. Finally, median prices can lag in fast-moving neighborhoods; areas with recent construction or rapid gentrification may show stale medians that overstate or understate current conditions.

Broward's Yields Match the Florida Average and Edge Past the National Median

The county-level gross yield of 5.1% sits in line with the Florida average of 5.1% and slightly above the national average of 4.9%. What makes Broward interesting is not the county-level number but the internal spread. Sunrise (33322) at 9.7% nearly doubles the national average, while premium beachfront areas trail it. That internal variation is wider than the gap between most US states. For investors comparing Broward against other Florida markets, the county average tells you very little; the suburb you choose determines whether you are buying a high-yield income play or a growth-oriented coastal asset. Market score methodology explains how the dashboard weighs yield, occupancy, and regulatory risk into a single comparable figure across markets.

Short-Term Rental Regulations Favor Broward Investors

Florida state law preempts local STR bans enacted after June 2011 — cities cannot prohibit vacation rentals if they allowed them before that date. State vacation rental license required. Tourist development tax rates vary by county (typically 5-6% on top of state sales tax). Generally investor-friendly. This permissive environment means the yield figures above represent a floor: investors who pursue short-term rental can potentially push gross yields significantly higher. The county-level short-term rental gross yield of 8.1% represents a 58% premium over long-term rental, with a gross break-even occupancy of just 38% (short-term rental gross revenue matches long-term rental annual rent at that level — the after-costs break-even is higher because short-term rental carries greater operating expenses). Given average occupancy across Broward runs around 61%, most neighborhoods clear that threshold comfortably. A state vacation rental license is required, and total lodging taxes run around 9.5% across state and local levies. Individual cities within Broward have their own requirements: Hollywood requires a $500 vacation rental license with noise monitoring and $1 million liability insurance, Hallandale Beach requires a $300 annual license, and Fort Lauderdale requires registration. Check specific city rules before purchasing. Data sources details exactly where the occupancy and nightly rate figures come from.

The regulatory stability matters as much as the current rules. Florida's preemption law means Broward's cities cannot introduce new short-term rental bans, giving investors confidence that today's rental strategy will still be legal in five years. This is a meaningful advantage over markets like New York or Los Angeles where regulations shift frequently. Fort Lauderdale faces similar dynamics to Miami-Dade's coastal markets, but with lower entry prices and more permissive local enforcement.

Data reflects market conditions as of April 2026.

This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Regulations and market conditions change frequently. Verify current rules with local authorities before making investment decisions.