Sunrise, Florida

Sunrise works well for buyers who want variety and value in western Broward, from affordable condos to newer developments like Metropica. The city's lakes and canals mean a large share of homes have water access or views, and families are typically zoned for schools including Piper High School and Bair Middle School. It's an especially strong fit for active-adult buyers given the concentration of 55+ housing.

Compared to much of Broward County, Sunrise is on the affordable side, with a median list price of $208,950 and active listings starting in the mid-$50Ks. That said, prices stretch all the way to $2.17 million, so the market spans budgets — average price per square foot is around $230.

Over the last 12 months, 1,114 homes sold at a median price of $375,000, while current active listings carry a lower median of $208,950 — a gap driven by the heavy mix of condos on the market. Single-family buyers should expect to pay more than the condo-weighted median, so it helps to compare single-family homes separately.

There are 642 active listings and homes are taking a median of 66 days to sell, which points to a balanced-to-buyer-friendly market. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, so reasonable offers land — and it's worth watching the just reduced listings for extra room to negotiate.

Because condos and managed communities dominate here, the median HOA runs about $825 per month — a meaningful cost to factor into your budget, especially in the 55+ communities. Property taxes are comparatively modest, with a median of $2,996 per year, and the median rent sits at $2,650 per month if you're weighing renting against buying.