Fort Lauderdale, FL cityscape

33313

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Total Population

62,232
5-year trend
+11.1%

Median Household Income

$43,282
5-year trend
+16.2%

Median Home Value

$220,400
5-year trend
+29.2%

Median Rent

$1,479
5-year trend
+40.5%

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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.

Safety score of 44/100 suggests higher crime rates. Consider additional safety precautions.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$43,282
100.2% above state avg
Home Value
$220,400
100.6% above state avg
Rent
$1,479
100% above state avg
Population Density
62,232 residents
Median Age
35.2 years
Safety Score
44/100
Below average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
64
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
99/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
44/100
Education
32/100
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Employment
57/100
Housing
82/100
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 33313

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Coordinates: 26.1487°, -80.2075°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
0
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
31,454
Employment Rate
91.2%
Avg. Commute
32 min
Work From Home
1%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Educational Services
35.1%
Finance & Insurance
21.8%
Professional & Business Services
16.4%
Construction
11.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
9.2%
Total Employed
28,697
Total Unemployed
2,698
Unemployment Rate
8.6%

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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.

Unemployment rate of 8.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 21.3% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$43,282
-42.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-26,257,219
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: 2.80 people

Total Households
21,950
Family Households
28.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
35.1%
#2 Industry
Finance
21.8%
#3 Industry
Professional
16.4%
Total Employed Residents:15,934

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.8%
219 workers
Public Transit
5.9%
1,600 workers
Total Commuting Workers:27,075
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.4%
28,697 employed
Labor Force
31,454
2,698 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:8.6%
Median Age
35.2 years
Per Capita Income
$22,989
Poverty Rate
21.3%
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