At a Glance
Median Income
$59,216
$35,666 per capita
Home Value
$259,100
Zillow: $291,745
Median Rent
$1,791/mo
43.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
2,067/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tamarac a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 4.0% (11% 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 $291,745. 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.
Safety & Crime
Tamarac reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,067/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.
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 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population71,887
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density6,203/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,216
Per Capita$35,666
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
A
Home Value$259,100
Rent$1,791
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$291,745
Housing Units33,843
Rent Burden43.5%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property2,067/100K
Murder4.5/100K
Assault172/100K
Burglary189/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
15.7% 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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