Fort Lauderdale, FL
Living in Fort Lauderdale
Bikeability56
Walkability39
Commute45
Public Transit53
Affordability38
Public Safety48
Airports99
Hospitals14
Colleges25
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Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
180kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
37%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
49%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black32%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate24%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$334kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$297 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity92%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Lauderdale
United States45
Florida50
Miami Metro Area56
Broward County48
Property Crime in Fort Lauderdale
United States48
Florida57
Miami Metro Area69
Broward County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 9 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 83 | 9 | 0 |
| Oct | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 69 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Lauderdale
Inland Flooding51
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Lauderdale, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Lauderdale, FL
Edith Robinson Christian Academy
0 miles, E
South Florida Montessori Academy
1 miles, S
Gospel Arena Christian Academy
1 miles, S
SOUL Christian Academy Inc
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Lauderdale, FL
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
1 miles, S
Nova Southeastern University
7 miles, SW
DeVry University-Florida
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward Health Medical Center
3 miles, S
Holy Cross Hospital
4 miles, NE
Plantation General Hospital
4 miles, W
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
4 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Fort Lauderdale, FL
Miami International Airport
26 miles, S
Palm Beach International Airport
38 miles, N
Southwest Florida International Airport
103 miles, W