Fort Lauderdale, FL cityscape

33359

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Total Population

8,359
5-year trend
+5.5%

Median Household Income

$38,359
5-year trend
+17.8%

Median Home Value

$161,798
5-year trend
+31.0%

Median Rent

$1,065
5-year trend
+38.1%

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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 100% higher than the state average. This area has a competitive real estate market.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$38,359
100.1% above state avg
Home Value
$161,798
100.5% above state avg
Rent
$1,065
100% above state avg
Population Density
8,359 residents
Median Age
35.2 years
Safety Score
62/100
Moderate safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
73
Good
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
79/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
64/100
Education
32/100
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Employment
81/100
Housing
93/100
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 33359

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Coordinates: 26.1457°, -80.4483°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
4,987
Employment Rate
95.0%
Avg. Commute
25 min
Work From Home
12%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Healthcare & Social Assistance
16.5%
Professional Services
14.2%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Retail Trade
12.3%
Education
8.3%
Total Employed
4,736
Total Unemployed
400
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

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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.

27.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$38,359
-49.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-26,607,896
Income Distribution
0%
Under $50k
0%
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: 2.48 people

Total Households
3,371
Family Households
63.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
23.6%
#2 Industry
Professional
17.5%
#3 Industry
Retail
16.9%
Total Employed Residents:5,021

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
10.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.6%
451 workers
Public Transit
5.5%
289 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,255
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.2%
4,929 employed
Labor Force
5,255
251 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:4.8%
Median Age
35.2 years
Per Capita Income
$23,015
Poverty Rate
9.7%
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