Fort Lauderdale, FL cityscape

33312

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Total Population

53,409
5-year trend
+14.5%

Median Household Income

$72,955
5-year trend
+13.7%

Median Home Value

$361,800
5-year trend
+43.6%

Median Rent

$1,524
5-year trend
+35.0%

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Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Median household income is 100% higher than the state average, indicating an affluent area.

Home values are 101% higher than the state average. This area has a competitive real estate market.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$72,955
100.3% above state avg
Home Value
$361,800
101% above state avg
Rent
$1,524
100% above state avg
Population Density
53,409 residents
Median Age
41.0 years
Safety Score
56/100
Moderate safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
71
Good
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
100/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
55/100
Education
41/100
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Employment
74/100
Housing
83/100
Weather
66/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Coordinates: 26.1774°, -80.2091°Open in Google Maps

Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
59
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
-1
Below avg
Transportation
90
Average
Healthcare
95
Average
Groceries
85
Below avg
Utilities
92
Average
Overall
59
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
28,542
Employment Rate
93.8%
Avg. Commute
30 min
Work From Home
2%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Finance & Insurance
28.6%
Construction
20.3%
Educational Services
16.9%
Professional & Business Services
14.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
9.4%
Total Employed
26,760
Total Unemployed
1,782
Unemployment Rate
6.2%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fort Lauderdale, FL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

29.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$72,955
-2.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-26,607,873
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.82 people

Total Households
18,849
Family Households
45.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
28.6%
#2 Industry
Construction
20.3%
#3 Industry
Education
16.9%
Total Employed Residents:16,142

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.8%
424 workers
Public Transit
3.5%
833 workers
Total Commuting Workers:23,861
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.8%
26,760 employed
Labor Force
28,542
1,782 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:6.2%
Median Age
41.0 years
Per Capita Income
$37,119
Poverty Rate
13.0%
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