At a Glance
Median Income
$92,268
$87,054 per capita
Home Value
$667,000
Zillow: $774,429
Median Rent
$1,776/mo
42.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
1,379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
9.2% smoking rate
How Lighthouse Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lighthouse Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lighthouse Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lighthouse Point residents earn a median household income of $92,268 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,054. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Lighthouse Point is $667,000 , 137% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $774,429. Median rent is $1,776/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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Lighthouse Point reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,379/100K.
Education
52.1% of adults in Lighthouse Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lighthouse Point 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
Population10,463
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density4,529/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born17.5%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,268
Per Capita$87,054
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
C+
Home Value$667,000
Rent$1,776
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$774,429
Housing Units6,372
Rent Burden42.9%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property1,379/100K
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation-3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries43
Did You Know?
Lighthouse Point was founded in 1947.
The median home in Lighthouse Point was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (15 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.
17.5% 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.