Tamarac, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
71,887 Population 6,203/sq mi density
$59,216 Median Income $35,666 per capita
$259,100 Home Value $292,430 Zillow
$1,791 Median Rent 43.5% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,216 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$259,100 home value, $1,791/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tamarac, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,216
21% below
$35,666 per capita
Home Value
$259,100
8% below
Zillow: $292,430
Median Rent
$1,791/mo
54% above
43.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Tamarac Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
92%
Rent
154%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tamarac a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tamarac residents earn a median household income of $59,216 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,666. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% 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 Tamarac is $259,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,430. Median rent is $1,791/month, with 43.5% 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 1980.

Education

28.0% of adults in Tamarac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tamarac 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

Population71,887
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density6,203/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born37.9%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,216
Per Capita$35,666
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375

Housing

A
Home Value$259,100
Rent$1,791
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$292,430
Housing Units33,843
Rent Burden43.5%

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries43

Did You Know?

Tamarac was founded in 1963.
The median home in Tamarac was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
37.9% 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.