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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Lauderdale a Good Place to Live?
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 3.5% (3% below 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 $503,437. 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 594 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,915/100K. The murder rate is 11.4/100K.
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 76°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.