At a Glance
Median Income
$49,685
$25,472 per capita
Home Value
$244,500
Zillow: $213,693
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
42.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
785/100K
2,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lauderhill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lauderhill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lauderhill a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lauderhill residents earn a median household income of $49,685 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,472. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% 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 Lauderhill is $244,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,693. Median rent is $1,620/month, with 42.9% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Lauderhill reports 785 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 107% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,929/100K. The murder rate is 17.9/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Lauderhill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lauderhill has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population73,961
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density8,681/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,685
Per Capita$25,472
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
B+
Home Value$244,500
Rent$1,620
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$213,693
Housing Units30,201
Rent Burden42.9%
Crime
F
Violent785/100K
Property2,929/100K
Murder17.9/100K
Assault568/100K
Burglary496/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries43
Did You Know?
Lauderhill was founded in 1959.
The median home in Lauderhill was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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