At a Glance
Median Income
$79,935
$57,845 per capita
Home Value
$455,600
Zillow: $511,473
Median Rent
$1,776/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
687/100K
4,062/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
12.9% smoking rate
How Fort Lauderdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Lauderdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Lauderdale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Lauderdale residents earn a median household income of $79,935 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,845. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Lauderdale is $455,600 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,473. Median rent is $1,776/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Fort Lauderdale reports 687 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,062/100K. The murder rate is 10.3/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Fort Lauderdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Lauderdale has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population183,032
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density5,293/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born26.7%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,935
Per Capita$57,845
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
B
Home Value$455,600
Rent$1,776
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$511,473
Housing Units101,150
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent687/100K
Property4,062/100K
Murder10.3/100K
Assault442/100K
Burglary505/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations105
Libraries43
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Lauderdale was built in 1972.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
26.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.