Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,159 Population 6,999/sq mi density
$81,020 Median Income $66,655 per capita
$626,100 Home Value $574,618 Zillow
$1,816 Median Rent 41.8% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,020 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$626,100 home value, $1,816/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,020
8% above
$66,655 per capita
Home Value
$626,100
122% above
Zillow: $574,618
Median Rent
$1,816/mo
56% above
41.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
74% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
24% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
222%
Rent
156%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
174%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea residents earn a median household income of $81,020 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,655. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is $626,100 , 122% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $574,618. Median rent is $1,816/month, with 41.8% 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.

Education

58.6% of adults in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 55.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,159
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density6,999/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born29.5%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,020
Per Capita$66,655
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375

Housing

C
Home Value$626,100
Rent$1,816
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$574,618
Housing Units6,568
Rent Burden41.8%

Health

Obesity24.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation5 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.6%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries43

Did You Know?

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea was founded in 1920.
The median home in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea was built in 1972.
34.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
29.5% 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.